"An Enchanting Twist Of Peccadilloes" - A ZazaCast Film

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ZazaCast

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View the movie here: http://www.vimeo.com/1921889​

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Written By: Alex Whitmer
Directed By: Joe Saba
Produced By: ZazaCast Films
DP: Tim Joy

DVX100b, 24pa, squeeze mode

Starring:

Giselle Hyland
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Phil Donahue
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Mandy Evans
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Nicole Brito
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I'm sad to announce that Nicole can not make the shoot, rather than just replacing her, we've decided to write the part out as it was not crutial to the storyline. I'm looking forward to casting Nicole in future projects!
 
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7/29/08
Script: Locked! Ready to go....

7/31/08
Location: Old Stone House Inn!

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8/1/08
Script: Locked!

8/4/08
Shot List: Shot list completed. Now on to the storyboards. I had a couple crew people back out, so trying to fill those now. I also have to make a quick prop list and start getting that stuff together.

8/7/08
Props: Just talked to the 'Innkeeper' and have use of a bunch of props needed for this one. These people have been GREAT! They made a reading group change their gathering to another day just for us. Please look for them in the credits & if you're ever up in the northeast and need a nice place to stay...give them a ring! Altamont Old Stone House Inn...find them on the web.

Ordered a really cool 'slider' from an industrial supplier...I'm going to see if I can get this together for the shoot and add a bit of motion to some shots, plus it will be easier to move around than the crane & dolly. This one will have about 3' of travel. If it turns out good, I'll be sure to post a DIY thread.

8/8/08
Cast: Nicole had to drop out...looking for a replacement.
Script: Unlocked... a few more tweaks (cause, after all...it's not ready until it's ready!).

8/9/08
DIY Slider: Got the stuff and after three trips to the hardware store, finally got it together and working. This thing is Great! Once I had all the parts I needed, it only took about half an hour to put together. Works like a charm.
Crew: Looks like I'll be getting some much needed & appreciated help with this flick. Found a few DVXusers in VT that are going to be heading over for the shoot. I'll be firming that up later today. BOOYAH!

8/10/08
Crew: I'm pleased to announce the addition of Tim Joy as DP! Tim will be heading over from Vermont for the shoot, lighting kit in tow. I'm really looking forward to working with him on this project.
DIY Slider: ...this thing seems to work nice. I'll post a link as soon as I get some test footage together.

8/13/08
Script: Tweaks done... script officially locked! We lost one of our actors, but it was a very small part, thus the rewrite. First table read next week in preparation for the shoot.
Storyboards: Storyboards completed and posted online for cast & crew. This should really help to make sure we're all on the same page.
DP: Tim is working on some lighting diagrams as I type here. We're looking to get a moody, mid-60's look & feel (as best we can).
Props: I've managed to gather together about half the props on the list so far, another few shopping trips should do the trick!
Crew: Still looking for a good PA for the shoot...all this running around is making me crazy.

8/15/08
Props: Everything is pretty much gathered...GOD I love the "Dollar Store". It's amazing what you can find in there!

8/21/08
DP: Reviewed lighting shot by shot & it looks like Tim has everything covered. Again, we're trying to be as organized as possible since we only have one day to shoot everything. I can't wait until next Wednesday...the weather is looking good too!

8/25/08
I think we're ready to shoot! The cast had a read-through today in beautiful Central Park, NYC. The props are all together. The location is ready & waiting for us. My DP is heading into town tomorrow and we should have a pre-production meeting....all is well. Here's to a good shoot! Cheers.

Next thing you'll be seeing are BTS pictures.....

8/26/08
Packed and ready to go first thing tomorrow. Talent arrives @ 9:30am. Tim is already in town (and had better be getting a good nights sleep). It's going to be a LONG day tomorrow...but fun!

8/28/08
I successful shoot! A REALLY long day...but a great time was had by all (easy for me to say). The cast & crew (all 2 of us) did a wonderful job. The actors came prepared and well rehearsed. Tim did an incredible job(s)...thanks Tim! I have a few establishing shots I need to get, but other than that, I think we have a movie on our hands. Here's a few BTS photos. I'll post a few grabs shortly.

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Breakfast at Giselle's!

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Storyboard for scene....

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Phil, Tim & Mandy prep for the scene.

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Breakfast 2

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Phil & Mandy

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Storyboard for dinner scene...

Sorry I don't have more, but with just the two of us shooting this and only one day to get everything...just not enough time.

9/2/08
Finished all filming Sunday! (the first edit is almost done too...) Last Wednesday was the main shoot (12 hour day), Sunday was some pick-ups & establishing shots (5 hours). I started playing with the music & SFX here and there. It's coming together nicely.

9/3/08
I think we're there! I'm saying this film is in the can...finished. i'm doing some final renders now...I'll sit on it, take a break and look at it in a few days. Still plenty of time to make changes...but I hate to second guess myself (you have to know when to let go!). Cheers! Wish us luck.

Now it's on to the second film, "TWISTED"... with a good 2 months to go.
 
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You do realize the biker (Phil) will have to be a nice guy, in the end at least?
It's a biker rule. Too many 60's Hells-Angles-like rapes & pilage BS.

I've met many Angles and have never had a prob with any of those guys.
In fact, always polite, easy going and helpful.

Politics aside I guess...ya know. Angles rock.
(Here's where I get another 'banned' warning, hehe.)
 
Jeff Anderson said:
Looking good Zaza. So when does shooting start?

And something I saw on the Hell's Angels the other day
http://videos.missoulian.com/p/video?id=2035623

Definitely a good group of people IMO. Kool-aid is good too...
Click to expand...

Shooting 8/27, all day...it's a tough time of year to find a B&B in this neck of the woods (their peak season). We're tring to get everything in one day.

LOVE the video...I bet those kids make a killing!!:beer:
 
Updates in post #2...

I've had problems keeping crew committed...BLAST summer! Who needs a vacation when there's a film that needs to be made?

It seems there aren't many DXVuser's in Upstate NY...if fact, I might be the ONLY one. Created a post looking for others, but not one response? Thank God I'm used to doing everything myself.

If there are any of you in the area, I'd love to hear from you...
 
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