Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Just one day? So efficient.
That's the plan! The script is 7 pages, and I've shot 14 pages in a day before, so I'm not overly concerned about the time.
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That's the plan! The script is 7 pages, and I've shot 14 pages in a day before, so I'm not overly concerned about the time.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Crew Profiles: Composer, Justin Durban
Crew Profiles: Composer, Justin Durban
The talented Justin Durban returns to score Welcome Back to the Party. His original score for Welcome to the Party added a new dimension of terror to the film, and elevated it to another level.
Check out some of his amazing work: http://www.justindurban.com/
Crew Profiles: Composer, Justin Durban
The talented Justin Durban returns to score Welcome Back to the Party. His original score for Welcome to the Party added a new dimension of terror to the film, and elevated it to another level.
Check out some of his amazing work: http://www.justindurban.com/
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
This video is not only awesome, but has been an inspiration through the creative process!
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
New teaser poster in front post. Designed by Larry Rutledge!
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Thanks! We had some images to pull from since this is a sequel. We'll be taking photography for our final poster on set in a few weeks.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
It's hard to cast extras....
That is all.
That is all.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Scratch that, we're good
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
It was a busy weekend, as the call time for our shoot was changed. Still remains the same day, September 7, but the time was changed due to some scheduling conflicts. I've been going 100 mph on this thing, and missed verifying with my department heads the exact times of their availability. Rookie mistake 
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Just wanted to quickly throw this out there. We're still in need of a production audio mixer for the shoot. If you are interested or might know someone who might be interested in coming to help us out, that would be awesome. Thanks!
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Jason Collett stars as Greg in "Welcome Back to the Party." Check out Jason in a much different role in "A Date with Destiny!"
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Several of the Welcome Back to the Party creative team attended a screening of Freedom of Choice at the 2013 AOF Film Festival in Monrovia, CA last night.
Freedom of Choice cast/crew pictured left to right: Brandon Rice (DP, Producer), Iain Carson (Producer), Daniel Noa (Writer/Director), Jason Collett (Actor).
Freedom of Choice (short film)
Freedom of Choice cast/crew pictured left to right: Brandon Rice (DP, Producer), Iain Carson (Producer), Daniel Noa (Writer/Director), Jason Collett (Actor).
Freedom of Choice (short film)
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Going over the script one last time before our rehearsal tomorrow.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Had a great cast rehearsal today, and found a few places to massage some of the dialog to work better. Everyone had a great time and it was very productive! We shoot in two weeks!
Eric Boellner
Well-known member
Good to hear things are moving smoothly, Brandon. Good luck with the shoot!
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Thanks, I felt that the rehearsal was necessary, as we're going to be shooting 8 pages in one night. I want everyone to be able to iron out their performance, and feel comfortable acting with each other. I think the rehearsal will help a lot.
Hey, thanks! It's been about 3 years since I directed something, so I'm a little nervous, but it should be just like riding a bike :thumbsup:
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Interview with writer/actor Daniel Noa
Interview with writer/actor Daniel Noa
Recently we sat down with writer/actor Daniel Noa who gave us some insight into his work on Welcome Back to the Party. Enjoy this brief interview below.
Q: How different is it writing a sequel and what challenges does it present?
A: I enjoy writing a sequel (or installment in a series) because it allows you time to reflect on the different elements that make the original so interesting, and capitalize on them. Some of the greatest sequels, Aliens, Godfather Part II, and Empire Strikes Back, took key elements of the original and continued them but also added new wrinkles that ended up surpassing everything that had been seen in the original. The challenges are making sure you stay within the same tone and "sandbox" as the original; otherwise the audience (ostensibly fans of the original) might react against it. We've seen countless sequels that have been rejected due to not seeming to be in sync with their predecessors, rather than objective evaluations of the films themselves. You also need to deliver a film as good or better than its predecessor, which can be a burden or a blessing, depending on the film.
Q: Are you a fan of the horror genre?
A: While I'm not a fan of some of the newer horror films like Saw or other "torture-porn" films, there are several classic horror films I love such as "John Carpenter's 'The Thing'", "Alien," and "Psycho." As well as ancient classics like the original "The Wolfman," and "Dracula" (I've always had a soft spot for "Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein," which featured the original actors of most of the monsters it featured).
Q: What challenges does writing a film in the horror genre present?
A: The horror genre is challenging because the rules are different from other films. In these (the "Party") films, the line between life and death is nowhere near as definitive as it is in most films. Normally, I try to take death very seriously in my movies, sort of in reaction to the cavalier way it is presented in many feature films today. But these films (and this new one, in particular) are actually commentaries on death, which, I think, gives us license to fictionalize a little bit. We all like to live like we will live forever, with no practical thought given to "what happens next." Films like these can stimulate those questions.
Q: Is it difficult to act in a film you have written? Have you done that in the past?
A: I'd say the majority of films I've acted in have been films I've written. This gives me a little bit of an edge as I have an insight into character motivations that would not be as definitive had I not written the script. So in that respect I'd say its easier.
Q: What was the inspiration for the script?
A: I'd been thinking about a sequel to Welcome to the Party since we shot it. Probably because the film seemed to end right when things were getting interesting (to me). The film presented a lot of implications that we had no time to explore. The return of DVXUser's Horrorfest (the original film was produced for a DVXUser festival) provided the perfect incentive. It was also a fairly simple concept that this film sort of broadens, expands and strengthens. The greatest part of this sequel is it embraces new characters and situations and isn't just a repeat of film one but a true variation on a well-received theme.
Q: What are you working on next?
A: I'm currently a co-writer and producer on an audio drama called "Iliad House." Its a time travel/adventure show for kids 8-14 (and all ages), and our executive producer and show-runner is a man named Phil Lollar, who created Adventures in Odyssey in 1987 (one of the longest running audio dramas of all time, as it is still being produced). This is a very exciting project for me and we are currently running a Kickstarter campaign to raise support for the show. (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1605189113/iliad-house-an-audio-drama)
I'm also working on a film, tentatively titled "Birthright," about a group of young, disaffected Millennials (one, a solider who can't find a job after returning home; another, a late 20-something who lives with a mother who's boyfriend is younger than he is) who's only hope of achieving the life they've been raised to desire is to steal a priceless artifact from a museum.
My last film, Freedom of Choice, just played at the Action on Film Festival in Los Angeles, and we hope to see it screen at many more festivals in the future.
Interview with writer/actor Daniel Noa
Recently we sat down with writer/actor Daniel Noa who gave us some insight into his work on Welcome Back to the Party. Enjoy this brief interview below.
Q: How different is it writing a sequel and what challenges does it present?
A: I enjoy writing a sequel (or installment in a series) because it allows you time to reflect on the different elements that make the original so interesting, and capitalize on them. Some of the greatest sequels, Aliens, Godfather Part II, and Empire Strikes Back, took key elements of the original and continued them but also added new wrinkles that ended up surpassing everything that had been seen in the original. The challenges are making sure you stay within the same tone and "sandbox" as the original; otherwise the audience (ostensibly fans of the original) might react against it. We've seen countless sequels that have been rejected due to not seeming to be in sync with their predecessors, rather than objective evaluations of the films themselves. You also need to deliver a film as good or better than its predecessor, which can be a burden or a blessing, depending on the film.
Q: Are you a fan of the horror genre?
A: While I'm not a fan of some of the newer horror films like Saw or other "torture-porn" films, there are several classic horror films I love such as "John Carpenter's 'The Thing'", "Alien," and "Psycho." As well as ancient classics like the original "The Wolfman," and "Dracula" (I've always had a soft spot for "Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein," which featured the original actors of most of the monsters it featured).
Q: What challenges does writing a film in the horror genre present?
A: The horror genre is challenging because the rules are different from other films. In these (the "Party") films, the line between life and death is nowhere near as definitive as it is in most films. Normally, I try to take death very seriously in my movies, sort of in reaction to the cavalier way it is presented in many feature films today. But these films (and this new one, in particular) are actually commentaries on death, which, I think, gives us license to fictionalize a little bit. We all like to live like we will live forever, with no practical thought given to "what happens next." Films like these can stimulate those questions.
Q: Is it difficult to act in a film you have written? Have you done that in the past?
A: I'd say the majority of films I've acted in have been films I've written. This gives me a little bit of an edge as I have an insight into character motivations that would not be as definitive had I not written the script. So in that respect I'd say its easier.
Q: What was the inspiration for the script?
A: I'd been thinking about a sequel to Welcome to the Party since we shot it. Probably because the film seemed to end right when things were getting interesting (to me). The film presented a lot of implications that we had no time to explore. The return of DVXUser's Horrorfest (the original film was produced for a DVXUser festival) provided the perfect incentive. It was also a fairly simple concept that this film sort of broadens, expands and strengthens. The greatest part of this sequel is it embraces new characters and situations and isn't just a repeat of film one but a true variation on a well-received theme.
Q: What are you working on next?
A: I'm currently a co-writer and producer on an audio drama called "Iliad House." Its a time travel/adventure show for kids 8-14 (and all ages), and our executive producer and show-runner is a man named Phil Lollar, who created Adventures in Odyssey in 1987 (one of the longest running audio dramas of all time, as it is still being produced). This is a very exciting project for me and we are currently running a Kickstarter campaign to raise support for the show. (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1605189113/iliad-house-an-audio-drama)
I'm also working on a film, tentatively titled "Birthright," about a group of young, disaffected Millennials (one, a solider who can't find a job after returning home; another, a late 20-something who lives with a mother who's boyfriend is younger than he is) who's only hope of achieving the life they've been raised to desire is to steal a priceless artifact from a museum.
My last film, Freedom of Choice, just played at the Action on Film Festival in Los Angeles, and we hope to see it screen at many more festivals in the future.