"Blind Date" by TheComo, Kegan Sant & John Labonney

Thanks a lot Mike and everyone for the positive feedback. Next fest we'll do more rehearsals and really get the acting to touch you folks.

-Kegan
 
Haha, good one Johnny boy.

PS- Sorry the credits were so fast, I feel bad for you and the composer.

I WAS ON A TIME LIMIT!

I'm sure you guys don't mind, as you're still up there on the credits!
 
I was incredibly impressed with the way this turned out. I wanted to write at least one true "love story" for this fest, and Blind Date is it. Of the scripts I wrote for LoveFest, this was the most difficult to write, and I think the most difficult to direct.

Although it has a simple storyline, transforming the emotions from the page to the screen was the challenge. It required some precise acting and directing.

Robbie and I disagreed on some minor points in the script. In the signing exchange between the main character and Helen when they ate dinner, it was originally written to have Josh signing to Helen and instead of him saying what he was signing, subtitles would narrate what he was saying. Helen would respond to him by typing on a notebook computer. Robbie's choice worked out fine; I only point this out for those who might be interested in a behind-the-scenes type piece of information.

Another issue was when Robbie went to pick up Helen. In the script Josh was supposed to have a two-seater sports car, and when they all reached the car, Martha would become upset, but she couldn't come along since there was no room. Robbie unfortunately couldn't lay his grippers on a two-seater, but his re-writing of this scene worked out fine.

Nice work!
 
Two days before the shoot John, and we didn't know if we were going to do the two seater, or the restaurant.

BAM, we couldn't get a two seater, so away I went and called some local restaurants!

You know the outcome...
 
Speaking of restaurants, I told the waiter we were going to credit him haha. I got his name and everything and we never ended up putting it in the credits. The two-seater was a little difficult. I mean two door wouldn't have been that hard, but it still has seats in the back.

Thanks for that little bit of BTS there John,

Kegan
 
Como and Kegan. This is a huge surprise for me. I certainly was not expecting anything nearly this polished. Job well done. Interesting story.

Realizing we're talking about a 6 minute time limit, I couldn't quite buy the speed with which Josh picked up the whole signing thing, particularly his understanding of what she was saying. His line, "I came to apologize to Helen, for last night." just makes his ability to understand her at dinner a bit too much for me.

The male actors looked a bit young for the roles they were playing. Not sure what kind of acting pool you have up there but it might have been nice if they looked more 20-somethings instead of 18-19.

I thought you did a great job on the opening titles. Of course, as soon as I saw the braille, I knew what the blind date was going to be. I didn't realize, though, that she'd be deaf as well.

You guys did a really good job on this. Keep up the good work.
 
Thanks a lot Blaine. Mike (the main actor) was in his 20s. He just looks a bit younger. Older actors definitely would have been an asset, but it was just the hand we were dealt. As for the other male actor, he does look a little on the younger side but he helped us out and was TONS better than the other actors who auditioned for the role.

If you guys remember, we had sparse actors to choose from because of our fairly poor turnout at auditions (myself included haha). Prepare, prepare, prepare! That's where the REAL work happens and what I think we have to work on for next time.

-Kegan
 
Yup, exactly Kegan.

I think we did everything else right, just not the planning!

We did do planning (go over script, make changes, drew out a storyboard (which we didn't use)) but the other stuff has to come in to play as well, (The casting, the rehearsing, the locations, etc,etc,etc.)
 
I praised Como earlier, but really let's spell it out: the writer did a fantastic job, and the director brought it home. All around good effort.
 
Hey guys,

Just wanted to mention some things.

A big thanks to everyone who helped make this thing happen.

Here is a link, to the original intro to our film, but I didn't like it.

http://s5.video.blip.tv/1730002360610/ComeauProductions-OldIntro808.mov

Another note:

I love the criticism. When we were shooting Blind Date, I said to Kegan:

"Kegan, you know what I'm going to do? When everyone sees this film, and hopefully critiques it, I will take there notes, and save it in a word document on my computer. The next project we do either it being for our selves, for others, or for lovefest, I will print the critiques and bring it on set with us, and we will look at what they said about Blind Date"

Now, I didn't say that exact thing, but pretty much what you read is what I had in mind.

I have already, learned SO much in this thread, AND in this site, and I thank you all for bringing me to where I am now.
 
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Robbie Comeau said:
I love the criticism.
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That says as much about you and where you're headed as the work on screen. If you can keep that attitude then you will absolutely rule. In fact, you have reminded me that somebody who really aspires to excel should not just tolerate criticism. Someone who is sincere and confident will "love" criticism as the best tool to improve. Thanks for that little reminder. I'm going to try to be more like you in that regard.
 
Ok I've watched it... I love it! I wont go into great criticism cause I gotta go and anything I'd say has been said already, but overall this was a fantastic film! Definitely enter this in other fests as someone mentioned before! Aside from the good story I'm just impressed with the production value and cinematography. With all of the "you've come along way" stuff I was expecting it to be good, but not this good. Nice work young como. Shoot, by the time you are old like the rest of us, you're gonna be damn good at this. Not that I'm old.... but I'm not exactly 18 either...
 
damn. you're not even 18. be proud of yourself. Hell I'd be proud if I made this. I'd be even more proud if I was 18. Just stay cool and keep working with good people like Kegan and John and the rest of your cast and crew and you'll be golden.

- and like in a few years if I need a job... lets not forget who thought up that custom title eh?
 
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