Fun make’em ups
May 7, 2007 | Almost Famous, City of Destiny
Well, we did it. Against all odds. Our sweet location didn’t work out, so as of 1pm on Saturday, we had a script that required a bell tower of all things, and no bell tower.
A friend saved the day and got us in to his church’s not-exactly-a-Tacoma-landmark bell tower, which through the magic of film making, we’ve made appear to be First Pres. We did all the bell tower and stairs shots at our friend’s church, and then went over to First Pres for exterior shots, and lets-pretend-we’re-going-through-this door shots. [ Funny Sidebar: SB: Let them know we'd be happy to make a donation to the church. Friend: That won't be necessary. They just want your souls.]
Film making tip: If you’re filming an epic proposal story, make sure your lead actors have taken off their wedding rings first. (SB’s wedding band is QUITE obvious in the ring offered up money shot. Oh well.)
I thought it was going to suck. HARD.
But you know what? We saw it just before it was turned in last night, and it wasn’t that bad! I don’t think we’ll win anything, but we’ll at least be in the top ten. All the movies will be screened Thursday night at 7pm at the Rialto, so if you’re local, please come see our ‘not that bad’ movie.
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May 8th, 2007 at 7:38 am, Shawn Says:
Wow, that sounds so fun! Will you be able to eventually post the film on YouTube or something so us non-locals can see it?
May 8th, 2007 at 2:25 pm, Heather Says:
I will totally try to get a sitter. Might be hard since I need one Friday too for df. I love this kind of film making. Just got done shooting one myself for the end of the year RA party on last Sunday.
May 8th, 2007 at 9:29 pm, JayAre Says:
Wish I could see it! I bet you guys did great! Hope you kick some amatuer-movie-making ass.
May 9th, 2007 at 7:03 am, KevinFreitas Says:
Got a friend’s wedding to attend to but hope your film came out well. We should all petition the Grand to post the films online for more to see and enjoy.
May 11th, 2007 at 6:47 am, Rhonwyn Says:
Was it this Thursday? How did you do? I bet you had a blast!
May 11th, 2007 at 9:53 am, Jenny Says:
Shawn: Link is forthcoming.
Heather: Looking forward to Friday!
JayAre: You will, my sweet.
Kevin: Bummer you have to miss it! Cool things always seem to happen on the same day.
May 12th, 2007 at 11:49 pm, Zesty Enterprise » You’re not going to believe this. Says:
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