BARN DANCE - John LaBonney

Insurance

Insurance

While it isn’t really the “indie” way, I did some shopping for insurance for this production. Considering the number of people involved on set and the remoteness of the location, it’s probably a good idea. The owners of our location require us to have insurance anyway, so that made up my mind for me. I received several quotes, selected a policy, and much to my amusement, found this in the exclusions:


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Looks like we’ll have to cancel the live gangster rap scene! I hope this won’t affect the dramatic quality of the film.
 
John LaBonney said:
While it isn’t really the “indie” way, I did some shopping for insurance for this production. Considering the number of people involved on set and the remoteness of the location, it’s probably a good idea. The owners of our location require us to have insurance anyway, so that made up my mind for me. I received several quotes, selected a policy, and much to my amusement, found this in the exclusions:


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Looks like we’ll have to cancel the live gangster rap scene! I hope this won’t affect the dramatic quality of the film.
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Hey John does that mean we can't use the two hundred heads of Steer, and the Leer Jet? Damn it was such a great visual in the script.
Pauly
 
Location Scouting Photos

Location Scouting Photos

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Here's where we'll be shooting the bulk of Barn Dance. The barn itself is pretty amazing. It's a five-story structure and it's loaded with all kinds of interesting antiques and knick-knacks (I think I remember seeing a small cannon in there somewhere). Numerous Coca-Cola collectibles, a wood-burning stove, a zip-line, and a fireman's pole round out some of the notable items.

The Techatticup Mine is across the road, and they do mine tours there. There sure is an interesting and somewhat nefarious history to this area; click here to learn more.

There's not so much as a convenience store in the area so we'll have to bring everything we need with us. There is power and running water at the location, plus two functional toilets set up in an outhouse. When you tell people "outhouse," they grimace, but they're just like regular small bathrooms (I used one of them when I went down there location scouting). Somebody remind me to bring enough toilet paper for 30 people.

The difficulties in utilizing this location include transportation and food. We can't really order pizza down there (although we're still looking into that possibility). But we have a few other ideas to keep everyone's' tummy full during the shoot.

I've contracted with a bus carrier to bring down the second unit in the afternoon and to return them to Las Vegas when the shoot is done. Although not cheap, it's cheaper and simpler than giving twenty individuals directions and money for gas, hoping they all managed to get where they needed to be. The lead cast members and the crew will be on the set all day and into the evening.

By the way, have I mentioned how much I like the script?
 
Sounds awesome John looking forward to helping out on this one. Have I told you that I think the script is amazing yet?..Well if not let me say the script is amazing...
Pauly
 
Wow, that was very specific: "live GANGSTER RAP MUSIC" :grin: The location looks fantastic as well.

Oh, and did I tell you I don't want to see the script yet? If not then let me say that I DO NOT want to see the script before the film. So DO NOT bother sending it to me because I WILL NOT read it...





...actually, I probably would. :D But DON'T. :)
 
Joining in on the dvxuser fun!

Joining in on the dvxuser fun!

I finally registered and I can't think of a better place for my first post on dvxuser than on the thread of this film. I am very excited to be involved in TwilightFest and the making of Barn Dance. As the wife of the writer, I guess I would totally appear biased if I said that the script is absolutely fabulous...or would I? Nick, what do you think?
 
Michelle J. LaBonney said:
I finally registered and I can't think of a better place for my first post on dvxuser than on the thread of this film. I am very excited to be involved in TwilightFest and the making of Barn Dance. As the wife of the writer, I guess I would totally appear biased if I said that the script is absolutely fabulous...or would I? Nick, what do you think?
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LMAO! :grin:

Great first post! Welcome to the dance.
 
Set a third (and final) casting session for this coming Tuesday afternoon. Cutting it a little close considering that we're shooting the following Saturday. I do have a couple of back-ups in mind just in case we can't find exactly the right actor. But we're lining up about ten people for this session so we may find a diamond in the rough.

We've sent out updates to the cast directing them to check out the poster and this thread. Feedback I've received so far from the cast about the project is positive.

Still a million things to do, including finding a few props, locking down some sort of plan regarding food, and keeping my sanity through the whole thing.
 
Ok, LaBonneys. ... Expectations are running extremely high for this one. Having read the script I can say it's on my "must see" list. I expect lots of BTS pics.
 
It's official. I'm playing the mascot of the movie, "The barnhouse Cow" I hope that doesn't ruin it. I'm a CGI cow in the film. That convinces the other barn animals to help a lonely wheelchair find his way back home. Think " The Brave Little Toaster"
 
Yesterday I picked up some items from a catering friend for the crew services area, including a canopy, a 120 gallon cooler, some serving stuff, and a big ice tub. She also told me where to get 40 lbs. bags of ice.

Just finished the storyboards!

Had a good talk with Paul Condon this morning, who'll be DPing the project. Arranged a few things and discussed a couple of the shots that present challenges.

I'm off to the third casting session this afternoon. Might be a dvxuser member or two in attendance with me, we'll see who shows up. Still looking for a main character; this is our last chance. Dream Casting has been an enormous help in this area and has been working overtime to find people to read for the part.
 
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