Invalid Directive

[Gary French]

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CAST:

Zack Emerson
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Charlie Patton
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Vivianna Chan
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Written by Matias Caruso

Directed by Gary French

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More to be revealed...

[Gary French]

Behind The Scenes:

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View more behind the scenes photos here (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/jasonthewho/Invalid%20Directive/?albumview=slideshow)

[Gary French]

Frame Grabs:

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[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Nice to have you back, Gary!

Cool poster. :thumbup:

MAH

[pauly_the_hitman]

Very intriguing good luck. Can't wait to see more.
Pauly

[Rodney V. Smith]

THAT IS FRICKING COOL! Welcome back Gary. Now give us the juicy details!

[stinkpot]

Can't wait to see what will be revealed.

:beer:

[Zak Forsman]

added your poster to the facebook group.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53770431656

[Dustin R. Rogan]

WHAT THE F*CK!!! you didn't call me and tell me you're doing htis...i feel unloved!!!

Rogan

[Gary French]

Thanks everyone! It's always good times when participating in DVXFest.

Have a happy Thanksgiving!


WHAT THE F*CK!!! you didn't call me and tell me you're doing htis...i feel unloved!!!

Rogan

Relax kemosabe :beer:

[Edgen]

sweet ass poster maing! Looking forward to your entry.

/j

[Dustin R. Rogan]

u hate me i know you do.... :(

Rogan

[Ted Arabian]

Gary! Dude! Loved meeting you last night. Thanks for keeping an even keel throughout the evening.

You are not going to believe what I discovered this morning... red numbers, printed backwards on my toilet seat!!! Yep! You heard me. I had to laugh at that!

In case you haven't figured it out... the red numbers came from the red sharpie that Matt used to write his phone number on his hand. And they are printed backwards from when Matt must have been hanging on to the toilet as he prayed last night!

Too funny!

So, again... thanks for keeping the balance!

I really enjoyed your company and love your work.

best to you!

-Ted

[Mark Johnson]

F*ck! That is a funny-ass story TED!!!!!!! I am at Starbucks and snorted Latte out my nose when I read that! How's your head today Matt?

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee... here is some photos of the "evidence!"

http://lightwritepictures.com/red_numbers_i.jpghttp://lightwritepictures.com/red_numbers.jpg
http://lightwritepictures.com/red_numbers_ii.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

It was an awesome time last night. I really enjoyed hosting a taping session and party in my RV last night. I believe that is the first party that I've hosted in my RV now that I think about it.

I am looking forward to more RV parties! (going to have to re-stock my bar though!)

[Ted Arabian]

ha! here is a screen grab from the podcast taping last night. matt bravo is caught red-handed giving out his phone number to all of the hot chicks on dvxuser.com (yes... we all got a chuckle out of that!) btw, i did blur out part of the number.... if that matters!

anyway, this red hand is what left the imprints on my rv toilet! (want to explain how those got there, Matt???)

http://lightwritepictures.com/redhanded.jpg

matt bravo - gary french - dustin rogan

[Bravajo]

Eh, I'm fine. I-hop does wonders for the morning after. No head woes. And yes Gary, it was delicious. COLORADO OMELATE......

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee... Matt, you get that Red Sharpie off of your hand yet? I am still trying to get the imprint off of my toilet!!! (maybe will become a permanent reminder of your visit to the set! LOL

[jpsheets]

Great looking poster Gary!

Looks like you guys had way too much fun!

[Ted Arabian]

Hey jp, are you up for a podcast taping??? Love to get the Austin gang on record!

[jpsheets]

LOL! Yeah, if I can get away. My wife is at school on Mon and Wed nights and I have to watch the kiddos. Maybe I'll just bring 'em with me, they're real hams.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey JP, I love kids but that won't work unless you have a place for a visit.

The Waco taping took place in my RV... I am sure that won't work with kids!

Hopefully I can meet you before I leave.

Wed. I am meeting with Will from Wild Imagination Films.

Thur-Wed. (11-17th) I am in NH.

18th-26th back in Austin.

Hopefully can make something work.

Ted

(sorry Gary... I'll get off your thread now!)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

HAHA!!! Thats f'in brilliant.

[Ted Arabian]

HAHA!!! Thats f'in brilliant.

Are you referring to the Red-handed bandit?

[Gary French]

Gary! Dude! Loved meeting you last night. Thanks for keeping an even keel throughout the evening.

You are not going to believe what I discovered this morning... red numbers, printed backwards on my toilet seat!!! Yep! You heard me. I had to laugh at that!

In case you haven't figured it out... the red numbers came from the red sharpie that Matt used to write his phone number on his hand. And they are printed backwards from when Matt must have been hanging on to the toilet as he prayed last night!

Too funny!

So, again... thanks for keeping the balance!

I really enjoyed your company and love your work.

best to you!

-Ted

LMAO! That is hilarious! :grin:

It was really cool meeting you, had a great time. Whenever you have that party down in Austin definitely count me in.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Are you referring to the Red-handed bandit?
Yessir

Rogan

[Ted Arabian]

LMAO! That is hilarious! :grin:

It was really cool meeting you, had a great time. Whenever you have that party down in Austin definitely count me in.

Cool. Will let you know.

Also... I am thinking that I want to re-visit you guys. I really had fun and would like to have another evening of hanging out. (maybe Dustin can get out of gf-duty this time and stay awhile!)

I also would like to play with podcasting again. I learned a lot on this one and am looking forward to doing it again. And I was so f'n scared/nervous/clueless on our session. I'd like a chance to tape another conversation.

We'll see what happens and what you guys think.

-Ted

[Dustin R. Rogan]

LOL I was around for a while, not like I said "hey" then left. But yeah we should meet up again.

Rogan

ps any idea on how long until podcast launches?

[Ted Arabian]

i know. I was just busting on you!

I dunno about the launch. First time working with this avchd files and they keep challenging me!

But I am working on them as we speak!

[Chris Messineo]

I love this script. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

What the hell, other people get to read this and I've barely heard the title. Wow sir...just wow!!!

Rogan

[Gary French]

Cool. Will let you know.

Also... I am thinking that I want to re-visit you guys. I really had fun and would like to have another evening of hanging out. (maybe Dustin can get out of gf-duty this time and stay awhile!)

I also would like to play with podcasting again. I learned a lot on this one and am looking forward to doing it again. And I was so f'n scared/nervous/clueless on our session. I'd like a chance to tape another conversation.

We'll see what happens and what you guys think.

-Ted

Absolutely, I'm up for another podcast!



I love this script. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

Thanks, it's exciting to be working on this! So far I'm very happy with how everything is shaping up.

[Ted Arabian]

cool! I am glad that you are up for another podcast. I really want to add a bit more light, throw on a wide angle lens and work on my "interviewing!" Plus, I wish that I had done my homework before I met you... I really wasn't prepared to talk about you work. I really like what you've done. I'd like to explore some of that for the viewers.

We'll see what I can do. It won't be until I return from NH on the 17th but if you are available, I'll drive the partymobil-- er, I mean the mobile-set north again!

[Gary French]

Sounds good :thumbup:

I'll be looking forward to it. :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

awesome

[Chris Messineo]

What the hell, other people get to read this and I've barely heard the title.

This script was the first place winner over at the MoviePoet (http://www.MoviePoet.com) Sci-Fi contest. That's why I know it.

[Ted Arabian]

Gary, good luck with this script.

I was at MoviePoet and browsing through titles. I saw the Invalid Directive and got excited. Then I saw that YOU are producing it! Cool!

I am looking forward to seeing what you do with this!

-Ted

[Dustin R. Rogan]

yeah i knows that now...sorry I feels like an arse now :/.

Rogan

[jcemerson]

Just want to say that Zack is really pumped about this script and being in this film. This has to be one of the best storylines for a kid that we've seen in a while and excellently written! Can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks for casting Zack!

Candy (Zack's mom)

[Matias Caruso]

Thanks for casting Zack!

Ditto that.

Zack looks perfect for the role. :)

[jcemerson]

Ditto that.

Zack looks perfect for the role. :)
Hey Matias...you're the writer...awesome script! It is so hard to find truly thoughtful pieces of work out there with leading roles for kids. Thank you for that! When Zack saw the poster for the film, he freaked out because the profile of the poster looks so much like him (and the poster was done before he was cast!) Crazy!

[Gary French]

I was also amazed by how much this silhouette looks like Zack. It's simply the silhouette of a standard 3D child template. The model itself didn't really strike me as looking like Zack until I turned it into a silhouette for the poster. Zack had been my number one choice for Nate since first reading the script, so I was pleasantly surprised. I took it as a sign and ran with it!

[jcemerson]

That is so wild! This is going to be awesome for Zack...can't wait.

[Gary French]

Casting Update!

[jasonthewho]

Cool! Did you find her through the Yahoo groups?

[chaconkevin]

got my attention for sure.

good luck cant wait to see it.

[Gary French]

Cool! Did you find her through the Yahoo groups?

I think it was austinactors.net.


got my attention for sure.

good luck cant wait to see it.

Thanks!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

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[jcemerson]

Zack had such a blast filming this! Thank you again, Gary, for casting him. It was a great experience. We can't wait to see it!!

Candy (Zack's mom)

[Mark Harris]

Looking forward to it Gary!

[jasonthewho]

Hey, I'll try to get up the BTS pictures I took soon.

[Dick Campbell]

Unfortunately, my still camera disappeared on the set (we were in a public arcade), so the BTS I shot are gone.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Unfortunately, my still camera disappeared on the set (we were in a public arcade), so the BTS I shot are gone.
Oh man.... that sucks. :(

[Rodney V. Smith]

oh dude that truly blows. i was looking forward to seeing those shots.

[jcemerson]

That's a bummer...I'm so sorry. As my husband said, "The thieves will get what's coming to 'em".

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Damn Dick..that sucks. I was putzing with Jason camera, didn't even know you brought anything but the HVX. Can't wait to see the BTS and the footy. WOOHOO

Rogan

[Dick Campbell]

the really stupid part is, once the battery dies, the camera is useless, because it requires a special charger and can only charge in-camera.

the footage I saw when dumping the P2s looked pretty nice. Gary has a nice touch with the lighting. I'm looking forward to seeing the edit.

[jasonthewho]

Here's some BTS photos:

http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/jasonthewho/Invalid%20Directive/?albumview=slideshow

[Dustin R. Rogan]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/jasonthewho/Invalid%20Directive/P1000351.jpg
Caption should read : "What its like shooting in Waco, Texas....or What one wants to do after viewing TDRP for the first time"

[Matias Caruso]

Nice BTS. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:

[Rodney V. Smith]

glad you guys got some shots in.

Dustin, next time, pull the trigger(s)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

:(

Rogan

[Rodney V. Smith]

aww don't be like that. it's all in jest

[GoodLuck]

that is a really cool poster design :beer:

[Robbie Comeau]

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n425/garyfrench/P1000342-1.jpg


How'd you deal with lighting here?

Robbie

[jasonthewho]

I believe Gary wanted a silhouette for that shot. I don't think there was any additional lighting.

[Robbie Comeau]

Ahh.

I thought this actor lived in CALI? And Gary's info says he's in Texas? Did he fly down, or is Gary in CALI right now?

Robbie

[alex whitmer]

Is Zack the same young actor from Jason's Time Fest entry?

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Is Zack the same young actor from Jason's Time Fest entry?
Yes, he is. Young Bartholomew!

Rogan

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Ahh.

I thought this actor lived in CALI? And Gary's info says he's in Texas? Did he fly down, or is Gary in CALI right now?

Robbie

Gary is in Texas not sure exactly where Zack lives I' m sure they can tell you...

Rogan

[alex whitmer]

Yes, he is. Young Bartholomew!

Rogan

One of these days I am going to fly Brooklyn down to Texas and get her and Zack together in a film.

a

[jasonthewho]

Zack lives in/near LA. His parents fly for free for some reason, so they came to Texas just to shoot the film. Charlie also lives in/near LA, her family was in Texas for vacation.

[Dick Campbell]

Zack's Dad is an airline pilot.

[alex whitmer]

That saves on airfare! Okay, we'll send Zack to Missouri!

a

[jcemerson]

Yes, Zack's dad is an airline pilot and yes, we live in LA county now! We originally lived in Texas when Zack played Young Bartholomew, but have since moved for Zack's acting career (That still sounds crazy saying a 12 year old has a career!). We have no problem with traveling, as long as ithere are seats available on the plane (we fly standby) and Zack isn't shooting something here in LA. That's the scoop!

Candy (Zack's mom)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

just to update this film since Gary is MIA (or throwing up on someone somewhere :D )

We are doing some pick up shots tomorrow in Temple.

Rogan

[Gary French]

Quick update:

Finished a rough cut, but there is still a lot of work to do. I have some ADR work to look forward to this weekend. Wish I was more savvy when it comes to sound, though I guess that's what these short films are for, learning.

Here are a few frame grabs:

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n425/garyfrench/Image2.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n425/garyfrench/Image1.jpg

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n425/garyfrench/Image0.jpg

[Mark Harris]

Oooooo, Gary these look great!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Agreed! Especially the first two.
Very nice. :thumbup:

MAH

[Maximus]

Very slick... I like. :beer:

[jasonthewho]

Love the grabs Gary.

[jcemerson]

I love the pics that both Gary and Jason took! The lighting is really cool in the close-ups of Zack. Is there any way that I could get a copy of the two close-up pics of Zack (one is Gary's, one is Jason's) I can't wait to see the film!!

Candy (Zack's mom)

[jasonthewho]

I love the pics that both Gary and Jason took! The lighting is really cool in the close-ups of Zack. Is there any way that I could get a copy of the two close-up pics of Zack (one is Gary's, one is Jason's) I can't wait to see the film!!

Candy (Zack's mom)

You should be able to just right-click save as. Here's a link to a big version of the one I took:
http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/jasonthewho/Invalid%20Directive/?action=view&current=P1000303.jpg

[jcemerson]

Thanks Jason!

[Jason Ramsey]

Awesome poster, and nice grabs too.

Later,
Jasopn

[Eric Meisner]

Film looks awesome, It reminds me how excited I was as a kid watching Barrett Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L.

[pia12254]

It does look cool! (And Eric is apparently a huge nerd...) :)

[Rodney V. Smith]

Dude the shots look awesome. and now that D.A.R.Y.L. has been dredged up from my memory... hmmm...

[Eric Meisner]

It does look cool! (And Eric is apparently a huge nerd...) :)

Yes Piattzo, I am a big nerd.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Gary is burying himself in this film to get it done on time...he is MIA again and not answering his phone...wonder if he dies if i can have his gear...hmm...(jk Gary)

Rogan

[Gary French]

It's not so much about getting it done in time as it is about getting it down to 6 minutes. Can it be done and still make sense? We'll see.

[jcemerson]

I'm not seeing the film as being uploaded. Did you make it?

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Yes, still good to go??

Hope so.

MAH

[jcemerson]

Okay, so inquiring minds want to know.....what happened? Any chance this can be an exhibition film?

Candy (Zack's mom)

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Okay, so inquiring minds want to know.....what happened? Any chance this can be an exhibition film?

Candy (Zack's mom)
Yes, what happened with this one? I was looking forward to it. :huh:

MAH

[Chris Messineo]

Me too. I really loved this story and I wanted to see this film.

[jcemerson]

Heard from Gary today and the film didn't make it in because he couldn't get it down to 6 minutes and the story still make sense. The shortest he got it to was about 6:50 and it was already not a cohesive story at that point. However, the full version of it turned out very nice. Hoping to get our copy in the near future! Thanks, Gary, for all your hard work!

Candy (Zack's mom)

[jcemerson]

But Gary can explain all of this to you much better than I can! :)

Candy