"The DARE" - a ZazaCast Film - DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking

ZazaCast · 01-20-2009, 05:41 PM

WATCH IT HERE:
http://www.dvxfest.com/lossfest/index.php?id=2900471

The year was 1892, it was a leap year…Ellis Island started welcoming immigrants, the rules of basketball are published, a cholera outbreak occurs in Hamburg Germany, the Dalton Gang are shot by townspeople in Kansas and Lizzie Borden’s parents are found murdered at home in River Falls Massachusetts.

Then, there was The DARE...

ZazaCast · 01-20-2009, 05:41 PM

1/21/2009
This idea came to me in a dream. The script is just about finished and is coming in at 45 pages, shouldn't be a problem keeping the program length to 6 minutes, maybe even a little shorter. My biggest hurdle was character development, I didn't want to go too deep and complicate the story, but I have to let the viewer feel the lead role. Next up will be talent. This one will take a very special talent, one that can be expressive without being over the top, emotional but in a stoic manner. Lookout Craigslist...

1/23/2009
I think I might have found my lead actor! Once again Craigslist has come throught for me. I'll be meeting with him (Harry) this weekend at a local Starbuck's. There's a lot you can tell about a person by the kind of coffee he orders. I'm hoping for a Cafe Mocha with an extra shot kind of guy for this role...and will be totally put-off if he orders any kind of Latte. I little mundane conversation and a few chocolate covered coffee beans and I'll be able to tell if he can handle this part. The trouble will be trying to pay attention, as my mind will keep drifting back to the "Miss Laid" auditions, which I am continuing to have even though the part was cast month's ago...it's just hard to give a good thing up!

Next on my list for this one are the props, there are a few items that will be hard to find, but needed to make this one all that it can be.

Script still needs a few tweaks and everytime I edit something, I endup writing 3 more pages. I'll get it there soon. I've also looked back on the comments recieved from past entries and am trying to apply them here.

Movie Trailer

Other ZazaCast Films can be seen here: http://www.vimeo.com/2036632

This film is an in-depth look into the mind of the greatest illusionist to date...Harry Houdini. Through the use of the bobble-head, I am exploring the psyche of this master magician as he attempted, for the first time ever, to escape from a straightjacket in under one minute.

It is a little known fact that, in 1892, he had actually accepted a bet from a colleague and for the first time in his life failed. We watch time pass and see him struggle to escape. Through it all Harry never loses his composure, even as sweat beads-up from his intense effort to dislocate his shoulder joint and achieve success. Harry is determined, yet even in failure, he never loses his composure.

This short film represents the sheer will of mankind, the intestinal fortitude we all have to succeed, and the self-respect to hold our heads high and know that we gave it our all, even in the face of failure (loss).

….or

It was just a really funny minute of your life.
You be the judge.

The Lawrie Review:

stinkpot · 01-20-2009, 05:50 PM

Looks intriguing Zaza. Can't wait to check this out.

ZazaCast · 01-20-2009, 06:07 PM

Should prove interesting...one hopes!

Rodney V. Smith · 01-20-2009, 06:14 PM

que paso amigo?

alex whitmer · 01-20-2009, 06:17 PM

Alright - what the hell is going on here?

.

Michael Anthony Horrigan · 01-20-2009, 06:24 PM

Oooooo.... I like it!

Good luck.

MAH

ZazaCast · 01-20-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckthemad

que paso amigo?

En serio, como no, Es mucho trabajo, si?

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex whitmer

Alright - what the hell is going on here?

I had a dream.... the night...she calls to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Anthony Horrigan

Oooooo.... I like it!

Good luck.

MAH

Thanks!

OH... and this one will be shot on the HV20! Thanks for all the great info. on the camera Michael.

ZazaCast · 01-21-2009, 02:58 PM

WAY BTS Pictures....

These research photos will give you a great idea of what this film is about.....

alex whitmer · 01-21-2009, 03:12 PM

Yeah, clears up a lot of questions.

a

01-20-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
ZazaCast DVXuser Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 5,820	"The DARE" - a ZazaCast Film WATCH IT HERE: http://www.dvxfest.com/lossfest/index.php?id=2900471 The year was 1892, it was a leap year…Ellis Island started welcoming immigrants, the rules of basketball are published, a cholera outbreak occurs in Hamburg Germany, the Dalton Gang are shot by townspeople in Kansas and Lizzie Borden’s parents are found murdered at home in River Falls Massachusetts. Then, there was The DARE... __________________ ZazaCast Film iZaza...Do you? Get the free app on iTunes! Last edited by ZazaCast; 03-14-2009 at 04:51 PM.

01-20-2009, 05:41 PM	#2
ZazaCast DVXuser Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 5,820	1/21/2009 This idea came to me in a dream. The script is just about finished and is coming in at 45 pages, shouldn't be a problem keeping the program length to 6 minutes, maybe even a little shorter. My biggest hurdle was character development, I didn't want to go too deep and complicate the story, but I have to let the viewer feel the lead role. Next up will be talent. This one will take a very special talent, one that can be expressive without being over the top, emotional but in a stoic manner. Lookout Craigslist... 1/23/2009 I think I might have found my lead actor! Once again Craigslist has come throught for me. I'll be meeting with him (Harry) this weekend at a local Starbuck's. There's a lot you can tell about a person by the kind of coffee he orders. I'm hoping for a Cafe Mocha with an extra shot kind of guy for this role...and will be totally put-off if he orders any kind of Latte. I little mundane conversation and a few chocolate covered coffee beans and I'll be able to tell if he can handle this part. The trouble will be trying to pay attention, as my mind will keep drifting back to the "Miss Laid" auditions, which I am continuing to have even though the part was cast month's ago...it's just hard to give a good thing up! Next on my list for this one are the props, there are a few items that will be hard to find, but needed to make this one all that it can be. Script still needs a few tweaks and everytime I edit something, I endup writing 3 more pages. I'll get it there soon. I've also looked back on the comments recieved from past entries and am trying to apply them here. Movie Trailer Other ZazaCast Films can be seen here: http://www.vimeo.com/2036632 This film is an in-depth look into the mind of the greatest illusionist to date...Harry Houdini. Through the use of the bobble-head, I am exploring the psyche of this master magician as he attempted, for the first time ever, to escape from a straightjacket in under one minute. It is a little known fact that, in 1892, he had actually accepted a bet from a colleague and for the first time in his life failed. We watch time pass and see him struggle to escape. Through it all Harry never loses his composure, even as sweat beads-up from his intense effort to dislocate his shoulder joint and achieve success. Harry is determined, yet even in failure, he never loses his composure. This short film represents the sheer will of mankind, the intestinal fortitude we all have to succeed, and the self-respect to hold our heads high and know that we gave it our all, even in the face of failure (loss). ….or It was just a really funny minute of your life. You be the judge. The Lawrie Review: __________________ ZazaCast Film iZaza...Do you? Get the free app on iTunes! Last edited by ZazaCast; 03-20-2009 at 05:34 PM.

01-20-2009, 05:50 PM	#3
stinkpot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Happy Land - Cleveland Posts: 802	Looks intriguing Zaza. Can't wait to check this out. __________________ - Betrayal Fest -> DIVERSIONS <- Betrayal Fest -

01-20-2009, 06:07 PM	#4
ZazaCast DVXuser Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 5,820	Should prove interesting...one hopes! __________________ ZazaCast Film iZaza...Do you? Get the free app on iTunes!

01-20-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
Rodney V. Smith DVXFest Promo Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA/Toronto, Can/Brooklyn,NY Posts: 5,531	que paso amigo? __________________ DVXFEST ENTRIES Anniversary \| Act II \|The Trade \| Falling Up \| Keeper of the Lost The Strange Days of Joey Davis \| Flower \| Mirror Mirror Rodney Smith - Flyin' Monkey Films Writer/Director/Cinematographer Website \| IMDB Link \| Web Series HVX200, Brevis35+Flip, Glidecam V-8

01-20-2009, 06:17 PM	#6
alex whitmer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I hang my head in despair Posts: 1,546	Alright - what the hell is going on here? . __________________ . http://alexwhitmer.wordpress.com/my-film-credits-2010/

01-20-2009, 06:24 PM	#7
Michael Anthony Horrigan More Cowbell Pictures Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 7,872	Oooooo.... I like it! Good luck. MAH __________________ Six Time DVXFEST finalist willing to write scripts for THRILLFEST MONSTERFEST : 4th Place - Sustained Excellence Award - WESTFEST: 3rd Place

01-21-2009, 02:58 PM	#9
ZazaCast DVXuser Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 5,820	WAY BTS Pictures.... These research photos will give you a great idea of what this film is about..... __________________ ZazaCast Film iZaza...Do you? Get the free app on iTunes!

01-21-2009, 03:12 PM	#10
alex whitmer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I hang my head in despair Posts: 1,546	Yeah, clears up a lot of questions. a __________________ . http://alexwhitmer.wordpress.com/my-film-credits-2010/

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