"The Rooster" - by J. Van Auken

I got that your same setup, 'cept the dolly and 35mm:(:(:(

How did you light that? Wasn't the background over exposed like a mo'?
 
Today, the governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, declared March 29th to be state wide VIETNAM VETERANS DAY.

To keep with our film's theme of memory and memorial, as well as the premise, We'll be posting a little early bonus material for everyone to enjoy ;)
 
Today, they began shooting the behind the scenes doc. Kinda weird for me cause I'm not used to having a camera follow me and ask questions, but hey, ya get used to it. Attracts a lot of attention in downtown Chicago, though, which i guess can be a good or bad thing.
 
Held the auditions for the lead today and yesterday. Had found some pretty good candidates until the very end, we had a guy come in, and blow us the F away! It was nuts. His first cold read through and we were almost in tears. Two days of full auditions and waiting for people and all the bs you go through casting, and it was all completely worth it. Once the decision is announced I'll be posting a headshot for everyone in front.
 
also in chicago we have a periodical called performINK, which is really great. I'm not sure if it's specific to us or not, but it's a great resource
 
LESSON FROM HANS: Midnight Persistence

So i get a nice late night call from my AC for Rooster, right? Tells me he's decided to shoot a student film out of town, exactly on the date we scheduled our shoot. You'd think it's no big, except he has the dolly, and the dolly will be out of town that same day.

A year ago I might've said, "Aww.. Well, we dont need dolly moves."

But now? I've been on the phone for an hour calling everyone and their mama, finding someone with a dolly. I hit craigs, mandy, even here.

Finally, find someone. Not just any guy, but an eager young camera guy with a hefty dolly and a free weekend.

the lesson is to never settle, not even in the middle of the night. Be motivated, keep making calls, and you'll get the film made that you wanted to make.
 
Added the lead's headshot, just for fun.

If you're ever in Chicago, and need a fantastic older actor, call this man.
 
Added the actress and her headshot. Very talented lady.

Tomorrow is our rehearsal day, and I'm pumped. I think it's a little sick that I consider having the time to rehearse such a luxury, and I know a lot of guys go in to a shoot completely blind.

If I have one suggestion to anyone trying to improve the acting in their projects, it's: have a rehearsal day. You'd be surprised.
 
Hans Moleman said:
Added the actress and her headshot. Very talented lady.

Tomorrow is our rehearsal day, and I'm pumped. I think it's a little sick that I consider having the time to rehearse such a luxury, and I know a lot of guys go in to a shoot completely blind.

If I have one suggestion to anyone trying to improve the acting in their projects, it's: have a rehearsal day. You'd be surprised.
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Word to that, my friend!:laugh:
 
After a really busy day with rehearsals, detail covering, loose-end-tying, I thought I'd post a picture of my favorite prop from the whole movie, and one I'm proud to say I made allll by myself.

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