My DramaFest Entry - ERICA

RomanJaquez

RomanJaquez

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Download Erica here: http://www.dvxuser.com/dramafest/

Well here I am... My first entry to one of the DVXuser's fest. I am thrilled to enter this competition. I've always wanted to participate but never did anything about it.

So, now, because I know the amount of work it takes to make a short... I want to congratulate all those who have submitted and are going to be submitting their work.

So, here it is: "Erica"

Synopsis:
It is the second year anniversary since the tragic event that changed the life of Eric and Isaac. Until this day, the teenage friends have been plagued with fear and personal trauma. Their view on how they live takes a sudden turn when they confront each-others affliction not realizing they are self counseling while speaking onto each-others life.

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PRODUCTION
Stephanie Jaquez: Executive Producer
Matthew Murphy: Assistant Director/Production Manager
Chris Evans: Production Coordinator/2nd Assistant Director
Roman Jaquez: Director/Producer
Michael Diaz: Associate Producer
Emmanuel Jaquez: Story Board Artist
Serigio Soto: Production Assistant
Engels Mendez: Production Assistant
Sylvia De Jesus: Production Assistant

WRITING
Roman Jaquez: Writer/Story By

PERFORMANCE
Christian Ericksen: Lead Actor
Eric Nelsen: Lead Actor
Alexis Underwood: Supporting Actor
John Quinn: Supporting Actor
Isaac Jaquez: Skater
George: Skater
Chris Evans: Guy at the park
Annabel Barrett: Girl at the park

CAMERA
Jessica Ward: Cinematographer/DP
Thomas Morningstar: Assistant Camera
Nathan Kohrs: Sound Mixer
Sylvia De Jesus: Boom Operator
Julio De La Cruz: Grip

ART DEPARTMENT
Caterina Sgueglia: Key Makeup Artist
Stephanie Szymoniak: Assistant Makeup Artist
Isaac Jaquez: Set Designer
Roman Jaquez: Propmaster

SPECIALIZED
Isaac Jaquez: Stunt Coordinator

POST PRODUCTION
Amanda Tarquino: Assitant Editor
Nathan Kohrs: Sound Editor
Roman Jaquez: Picture Editor/Digital Effects

MUSIC
Nathan Kohrs: Original Music/Composer

MAKING OF
Amanda Tarquino: Erica The Making Of, Director
Arthur Eisenberg: Still photographer

SPECIAL THANKS
GOD
My family
Terra Nova Church
Wright Park
I.C. Pet Place
NYC Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting
Adorama Rentals
DuAllCameras
Professional Sound Service
Dolores Ericson
Very sepcial thanks to: DVXuser.com​
 
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Thank you Theodore! I am excited to see everyone else's work.

Here are some behind the scene stills. Can I post screen grabs from the movie?
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Great stuff! I love bts shots! (I was going to ask if you had any to post but I figured with your last second entry, I'd be putting extra pressure on you! Good for you for having them ready!!!)

And yes, you can post screen grabs! Post away!

btw, those bts shots are really great. Nice set-up you had there. I especially like the "mini-sticks" in the 3d shot!
 
Hey Roman, good to see you in. Haven't talked to you in a while - since one of the networking events you hosted. Good luck.

Yeah, you can post screen grabs.
 
Hey Mark whats going on? Is great to be back. I like your entry. Katrina has my attention since I saw the poster. Good stuff. Best wishes to you to.

Theodore, thanks for your comments. I was also checking out your submission. Looks pretty intriguing. Your cast looks pretty cool.
 
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RomanJaquez said:
because now I know the amount of work it takes to make a short... I want to congratulate all those who have submitted and are going to be submitting their work.
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Hear, hear! I second that and congratulate everyone on their efforts as well. But it's good to see your entry, Roman, and I must admit that the poster certainly makes me curious (and I like the premise of self-counseling).

Did you rent your gear or how did you put together your production package?
 
Here is one Screen grab from the actual movie.

These are my lead actors Eric and Christian... they are great actors... I was very pleased with how professional they were on the set. Top notch.

We shot the movie in one day = 21hrs non stop.

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Whoa! 21 hours non-stop!?!?! Wow. You must have been exhausted after that day!

I like the composition of that shot.
 
Hear, hear! I second that and congratulate everyone on their efforts as well. But it's good to see your entry, Roman, and I must admit that the poster certainly makes me curious (and I like the premise of self-counseling).

Did you rent your gear or how did you put together your production package?
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I bought the camera for this short... everything else was rented.

I thought I could make the movie with $500 - $700. But oops! I guess I was estimating in fairy tale money. I am even embarrass to say how much money I spent.... but every penny was worth it.
 
RomanJaquez said:
Here is one Screen grab from the actual movie.

These are my lead actors Eric and Christian... they are great actors... I was very pleased with how professional they were on the set.

We shot the movie in one day = 21hrs non stop.
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Horry Crap! 21 hrs I did mine in 21 days and i felt rushed -->..and you got a megaphone man i want a megaphone...

Nice job. busy crew. Hope you had a lot of Red Bull!! ready to check it out I am:)
 
Great poster and nice BTS stills! It looks like you've got a skilled, experienced crew. I'm looking forward to seeing your film.
 
Great poster and nice BTS stills! It looks like you've got a skilled, experienced crew. I'm looking forward to seeing your film.
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Thanks Geoff,
I've been checking out Heritage and am looking forward to seen it.

To be honest this was the first time production for many of us. My DP and 1st AD knew their stuff very well.

This is the first time I write, direct and produce. I have directed projects for other people... But this is the first short of my own I have completed.
 
The HEIGHTS!!!!! OMG, The HEIGHTS in Summer, Beautiful dominican girls with blue eyes, 103 degrees..... Poom pom shorts.... Thats life....
 
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RomanJaquez said:
I bought the camera for this short... everything else was rented.

I thought I could make the movie with $500 - $700. But oops! I guess I was estimating in fairy tale money. I am even embarrass to say how much money I spent.... but every penny was worth it.
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Wow. Certainly a great way to jump into it, right? Cool, looking forward to seeing your work.
 
welcome to the fest - your grab is cool! I can't wait to see all these films. I think I'm gonna put in a 21-hour day just watching everything.

just don't forget to upload.
 
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