Updates:
No new official crew updates today, although I did get an email from someone about being an Art Director. We’ll see how that goes. I also forgot to mention my good friend and former co-worker Chris might be able to “lend a handy hand”, as he called it. He’s good with pretty much all positions so I’ll just say he’s a wildcard.
Crew update:
Director: me!
Cinematographer: Joe
1st Camera Assistant: Chris
Gaffer: Zac
Drivers:
Elaine
Kelvin?
Chris?
To be filled in:
Makeup
Sound
Gaffer/lighting
Art Director
Camera op.
EPK
Stills photographer
1st AD
Got distracted today and didn’t get to look for a frame. I should really stop doing that.
I also added the role of still photographer to the list, which means I have another person to look for.
For all those who actually have producing experience: is $200 to use someone’s place for a film shoot for a day a reasonable offer? The woman whose place we’ll be shooting in has also suggested $300 if we are to be needing both weekend days.
Is it wrong of me to want to negotiate with her? I mean, I’m more than willing to pay her something — of course she should get something. But $300? Hmm… my gut feeling says it’s quite a bit. I’d feel more comfortable paying $200 for both days, but I think I need other opinions.
I also spent the day sending out emails to some old film friends to see if they’d be up for helping out. I got one response back, and he’s in Japan. So not going well so far.
Perhaps tomorrow will be more productive since it’s a weekday. Let’s hope so.
PS. If this experience has taught me anything, it’s that I really dislike producing. Part of it is not knowing anyone/anything.
Should I be concerned about how this is all happening? I’m sure I’ll start panicking later.
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