Donnie and Maree, two newscasters seen on TV in two scenes, have been “cast.” Actually, they are just puppets (it makes sense, believe me). But I’ve gotten approval from the…
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Registered with the writers guild and also in the process of being copyrighted. Chris Smith and I are co-authors of a short film script. Now, on to the process of…
Currently discussing the style for the soundtrack with Rachel Bellinsky (of the famed Switchyard). Trying to decide if she should contrast the dreariness with a more lush, melodic score (like…
Instead of eating lunch yesterday, I started noodling in Garageband and came up with a nice tune of sorts for the end of the film. Listen to it here.
On the perfectly-numbered 7th draft we have a winner. A balance of all things we’ve wanted from the very beginning. Subtle yet intense. Ambiguous but clear. At about 18 minutes…
This afternoon saw the first real discussion between myself, Chris, Kurt and Matt about the script and actual production. Still some fine-tuning to do and the hunt for a location…
The official start of pre-production is set for October 1st. That’s when the first (hopefully not the last) wave of cash will come in. In the meantime the script is…
Matt Wilkinson of Abe Froman Productions (who did the last two UMC spots) has agreed to be the producer for “The Bet.” Very exciting news indeed. Matt’s knowledge and experience…
Matt Wilkinson of Abe Froman Productions (who did the last two UMC spots which Michael Dunn created) has agreed to produce “The Bet.” Very exciting news indeed. Matt’s knowledge and…
Mr. Smith has made some amazing additions and changes to the script. Lookin’ like it may be as good as I’d hoped it would be. He’s added an unusual little…