Norm Sanders (fka "Envision") Presents ....

Well, I'm 6 pages late to the party, but I'm glad your back in Fest mode, Norm! I always like to see entries from my neck of the woods pop up here.
 
Thanks, Amy and Matt. These (still on the train of thought that we may do 2 - very different from each other) will be much more indie than BERLIN was, but should prove to be very cool visually.

I SOOOOO need to do a comedy some day, however. All of my stuff has this dark tone to it, which as a writer I just can't seem to shake out of. Seriously, EVERYTHING I've ever done, with the exception of those Heins spec commercials, revolves around some kind of tragedy, despair, or death.

I'm positive, after this fest, that the only way I'll be able to do a comedy is to have someone else write it. For some reason, anytime I think of these festival themes, my mind goes to the darker side, lol. Then again, it tends to be the more dramatic stories that fair better in competition....
 
Hey Norm ... looking forward to these. Let me know if you want help on those scripts.

Definitely looking forward to having you back in the competition
 
Finished what I believe is a solid 1st draft of one of the scripts. The super cool thing about these shorts, is that IF we do both, we can shoot the same exact locations for each film, but having totally different stories ... so ideally, use the location to film one scene for one film, then pull in different actors & change the lighting, etc. for the other film.

That is, if we have time to shoot both. Right now it's questionable, and if we only do one, I think it'll be this draft/script I've completed, as it's more commercially viable and could actually have applications outside of this fest.

Locked in the shooting date(s) with Steve Dempsey. Will need to acquire our gaffer now, which will be critical due to the required lighting.

Hope to have posters, etc. up sooner than later, and really get this thread going.
 
SO behind on updating this thread.

Production set for weekend of the 20th. Script is pretty well set now in the solid 2nd draft. Have put ads out in Craigslist for talent, and have several solid propositions I'm looking forward to auditioning, as well as a couple I've found via MySpace. Will also see about contacting a couple of the local talent agencies, though I'm surprised at the potential quality I've already had contact me from the ads/bulletins.

DP is set, with Steven Dempsey (disjecta), and have a gaffer, Steve Waters, onboard, whom I've worked with before (SPARROW, WHERE SILENCE FALLS,etc.).

This will be a SMALL crew, as including myself it'll be a total of 5, with a cast of 3. Possibly the smallest cast/crew I've worked with, save my first ever short film, and WITHOUT PROVOCATION.

This will be a one day shoot. Compelling script, and have rec'd great responses from all who've read it so far. Getting excited. :)

Ummm, what else? Oh yeah, just going to do this one short, LAST TOUCH, and not going to try & tackle the other idea as well. Although it was cool, it truly was more of an event vs. a story ... going to put our effort into the story only.
 
Norm! This is super exciting! :)

I would love to read your script if you get a chance to send it. Best of luck with production!
 
Hey Teresa, shoot me a PM with your email address (I've been working from my laptop lately, and I don't have it on here), and I'll get it to you. :)
 
Boom Operator needed

Boom Operator needed

Anyone in the Portland, OR area want to work crew with us on the 21st of this month (Sunday)? All day shoot, and needing a boom operator (all equipment provided) with a good ear & experience acquiring dialogue on set.
 
Hey Norm, Looking forward to your entry. You know that I am a big fan of your work!

I have been gone for quite a while... I hope that all of your projects are evolving. I'll have to go check in the User films and see your latest updates.

Best to you man,

-Ted

btw, congrats on all of those "laurel leafs" under the Berlin banner! Good for you!
 
Ha, thanks Ted! Interesting Signature ... I clicked on it just so I can find out what the hell Ted has been up to! :) I've got to update the leafs, as BERLIN has also won BEST HISTORICAL FILM in another festival.


Now, back to "Last Touch" ... I need a boom operator! :) Anyone? Anyone.....?
 
Ah, yeah .... about that ....

Our location is an actual hospital, more specifically an ICU room. Needless to say it's the most difficult location I've tried to secure. It looks like it's FINALLY going to happen (couldn't secure it in time for the 21st, as planned), but the exact date is still elusive due to the hospital staffing requirements that have to be on hand for us to be there, etc.

Unlike BERLIN, where if a location fell through I could quickly adapt the story & replace it with something different, I can't really do that here.

Also, with the script, I can't positively say we would even have it within 6 minutes, as it could easily go 7-8 minutes plus if paced well. So, if there's a solid chance that this would end up exhibition only, then this may even just get filmed EARLY November, depending on availability/scheduling ... though I'd prefer to get it in for the fest for the additional feedback, etc.

There's the update. I apologize for not getting this in before.

All cast & crew secured, except a small doctor role, which I've got two solid men to choose from ... just haven't been in a rush on that issue, due to the rest.
 
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