"The DARE" - a ZazaCast Film

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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...​
 
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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.


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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.

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WAY BTS Pictures....

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These research photos will give you a great idea of what this film is about.....
 
OMG... this actor is great! He's WAY better then I ever thought he'd be. We just had a rehearsal and frankly, I was blown away! I'm thinking this is going to be good one...and he's not costing a penny (got to love that). If everything goes as planned, we should be shooting this weekend.
 
Excellent news on the actor. It's always such a rush when you find a really good one who brings the story to life. When are you posting headshots?
 
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