Thursday, July 31, 2008

Have you ever cried at a movie

Have you ever cried at a movie? I have.

Was it the best movie ever made?

I clapped, I cheered, and yes, I cried.

Had we done it? Had we made 'The Gone With the Wind' of our time?

Or was it the fact that I'd not slept in 72 hours and delirium was setting in. Many people say it's not the destination that makes life worth living but the journey. This weekend demonstrated that sentiment loud and clear.

It started with the phone call. The phone rang, "Hello," I said. Thomas, on the other side said, "Road Movie". My heart sank. I repeated "Road Movie". No, it couldn't be Road Movie. We didn't prepare for Road Movie. We had the Halloween costumes for a remake of Halloween. We had the fake guns for a Spy movie. We had mannequins for a horror movie. We had glitzy costumes for Romance. We had military outfits for Historical Drama. But we had selected Road Movie.

The hotel room was very quiet for a few minutes. Then, the writers started calling out ideas. Everyone started throwing ideas around. Hitchhiker kills the people who pick him up. Hitchhiker gets killed by the couple who picks him up. Dropping acid on the road. Loud discussions ensued. The phone rang. It was Thomas again, on his way with Raven, Paul, Lacey and Jules from Café Prytania.
The phone rang. It was Thomas again, on his way with Raven, Paul, Lacey and Jules from Café Prytania. "We have some ideas about what we can make." "How far out are you?" I asked. "About 10 min". I said to Thomas, "Just develop them the best you can and pitch them to us when you get here." The lively discussions in the room continued. 15 minutes later Thomas came in. I said, "Quiet in the room." Thomas described a storyline that, after a LOT of collaborative effort, would ultimately become our movie, I Wish I'd Known You Better

middle will be inserted soon
Ending Part

As I opened my 168 email messages from this weekend, my mind was buzzing with images from the past three days. The first message I opened was the perfect song at the perfect moment. The song that we couldn't find at 6 PM last night. How appropriate that the song we used for the ending credits to the movie was the soundtrack for writing down my final thoughts about the weekend. With the song put on loop I thought about how many people say it's not the destination but the journey. I think I may have answered one of Life's Greatest Questions. It is indeed the journey and not the destination. As the music played, I wrote and wrote and wrote my feelings ~ a floodgate opened. There was no turning back now. The tears came back with a vengeance, there was no stopping them, nor did I want to for today I was different. I will never be the same. I must have played that song 100 times. I wrote a composition book worth of words or maybe it was just a lot of incoherent thought of an over stimulated mind.

Today, I realized I've joined the ranks of the very best moviemakers. It may be the very bottom of the ranks, next to my hero, Edward Woods Jr. Nonetheless, I am a director. A true Director. My movie will make the Silver Screen. No matter what happens now that can not be changed. No one can take that away from me. Thank you 48 Hours Film Project. You have inspired me and pushed me to do my best. Thank you Team Spineless. You have helped me to realize a major goal of mine. I now see what I am capable of, and it is so much more that I'd realized. I have a lot to say; now, I have a medium in which to say it. Watch for more to come.

God speed, thank you sincerely, Dr. Rory White

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

more pictures






Thomas, Curtis and Cyd working on the script. They were great and fast at rewrites.



A moment to ponder what am I doing.
















Easton on the equipment trunk








The City Park shoot.



Making the dead girls cards and letters.



They did a great job with continuity. Here fixing the table of flowers for the hundredth time.




Everyone waiting for the phone call.










Andreas, what an asset. Here we were working on lighting for the shot






Troy and Raven shooting and sound









Some of the Team before thing got crazy



Thomas about to get jumped by a manikin. We brought them incase we could use them.






Raven after 26 hours and no sleep. Just think if you looked like that in the morning






Carlos the STUD MUFFIN

Pictures from the shoot

Raven and Andreas shooting Ben and Bea coming out the bar.

Andreas with the steady cam about to get run over.




The stars of the show.














Carlos, Mimi and Audry



Mark and Cyd and Rory and Andreas.
wow what a weekend. Please send me all photos so I can put them on the blog cajunchiroman@netscape.net Thanks Rory






Thursday, July 24, 2008

Friday Night

We will be meeting at the Hotel Masion Dupuy in the quarter at 5:00pm Friday. please let everyone know. Call all people you have numbers for. I will try to email everyone but in case I forget/ can't get to it or miss someone. Still needed is a lighting expert. Rory

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

New Team Member


Say Hi to our new Head Editor Andreas Frentzos.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

My Favorites

Yard sale and Stale Mate

Picking Genre

I've asked Thomas and Raven to pick for us. Mark is unable to do it.

KICKOFF, DROP OFF & SCREENING Information

Kickoff Event
You must have someone present to draw the genre for your film in our random drawing. Please limit total attendees to 3 people.

Friday, July 25th, 6pm-7p.m.

-All teams arrive at 6pm.
-Check-in, turn in your Team Leader Agreement, draw your Genre and get the Character, Prop and Line of Dialogue for your city
-Leave at 7pm sharp!

Location: Cafe Prytania
3445 Prytania, NOLA


Drop Off Event
Your film must be received by 7:30 p.m. (and not a second later) to be considered on-time and eligible for all awards. [Late films will still be screened, so be sure to get them in!]

Sunday, July 27th, 6pm-8p.m.
"On-time" films by 7:30pm!

Location: Cafe Prytania
3445 Prytania, NOLA

Explanation of the 48 hour film project

re: Clear Explanation and Understanding of What 48roject Hour P Contest Is Since so many people and Members approach us asking what 48 Hours is and about, I am writing this to give answer and find that Jonathan Jackson clearly explains and says what it is here
Filmmakers to Participate in New Orleans, July 25th-27thSponsored byLouisiana Economic DevelopmentHostel New OrleansNOLA YurpDefend New OrleansNew Orleans filmmakers will get a chance to show what they can do in just 48 Hours. Taking place on the Weekend of July 25 – 27, filmmakers will make a short film, no more than 7 minutes long in just 48 hours. In this contest the teams write, shoot, and edit their films, and race to the drop off, where films that are even one minute late are disqualified. The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) is the world's largest extreme film competition, with a tour that goes to over 60 cities around the globe, including Paris, Mumbai and Singapore. The 48HFP is sponsored by Panasonic and Rumblefish. This is the 48HF Project's 2nd year in New Orleans. 12 teams participated last year, and that number of teams grew to 26, with 5 remaining on the waiting list. This year, Louisiana Economic Development sponsors what looks to be a exciting event. Along with LED, Hostel New Orleans, NOLA Yurp, and Defend New Orleans round out our sponsors, bringing a young, professional, indie feel to this years event. In the 48HFP, participating teams are given a genre, a character, prop, and a line of dialogue that they must work into their piece. They are responsible for putting together a cast and crew, and getting equipment and anything else needed to make a film/video.The first competition of its kind, 48HFP gives people the opportunity to demonstrate their passion in new and innovative way. Their mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. Through its festival/competition, the Project encourages filmmakers and would-be filmmakers to get out there and make movies. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on "doing" instead of "talking." Jonathan Jackson , one of the New Orleans Producers of the 48 Hour Film Project says " Christopher Brown and I have been trying to find ways for local filmmakers to succeed in a fairly young independent scene. I feel that this is an inexpensive way for those filmmakers to be part of a movement, something that will hopefully gain them exposure in the community. And making a film in 48 hours will make them feel that they have gone from being invisible to being invincible. We hope that with this event, we can help bridge a gap between local filmmakers and local businesses and investors." KICKOFF, DROP OFF & SCREENING InformationKickoff EventFriday, July 25th, 6:30-8p.m.-All teams arrive at 6:30pm.-Check-in, drawing of Genre, Character, Prop and Line of Dialogue-Filmmakers leave at 8pm sharp!Location: Cafe Prytania3445 Prytania, NOLADrop Off EventFilms must be received by 8:30 p.m. (and not a second later) to be considered on-time and eligible for all awards. Sunday, July 27th, 6:30-9:00 p.m."On-time" films by 8:30pm!Location: Cafe Prytania3445 Prytania, NOLASCREENINGS & WRAP PARTYThursday, July 31st, 2008The Screenings will take place at the Canal Place Theater, 333 Canal Street in the Canal Place CenterGroup A will screen at 7pm.Group B will screen at 9:15pm.TICKET SALESTickets may be purchased at the door of Canal Place that night.WRAP PARTY!!!Hostel New Orleans in the French QuarterWrap Party begins at 9pm. Free to all.The winner of New Orleans' 48 HFP will go on to compete against all of the city winners from around the world for the coveted prize of Best 48 Hour Film of 2008. Winning films are screened at the 48HFP end of year celebration, the Filmapalooza, and last year's films screened at the Cannes Film Festival. You can see the "Su Misura" by Implicted online at http://www.48.tv

weekends weather

Friday (24 hours): Partly cloudy, chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.Saturday (24 hours): Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 70s.Sunday (24 hours): A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Bring Rain coats

from 48 hours

Hello 48HFP New OrleansFilmmakers--
Only a few days left 'til this year's contest. We hope you're well rested and ready to go. We have lots of last minute information for you—so please read carefully!

We've updated the 'Production Documents' page on the web site with this year's production paperwork: http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/documents.php

We suggest that you assign someone on your team the task of getting the paperwork done on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, when all of your writers, cast and crew are available to sign the documents.

Bring to Kickoff:
Team Leader's Agreement (this MUST be signed by the Team Leader and turned in at the Kickoff prior to your drawing a genre)
Bring to Drop Off:
1. Wrap-Up Form (Must be filled out on on-line first… also, don't forget to enter a log line for your film!)
2. Certification Statement
3. Team Roster
4. Liability Waiver Forms (for ALL cast and crew - Each cast and crew member must sign a separate form.)
5. Talent Release Form(s) (for actors and other talent)
6. Music Release Form(s)
7. Materials Release Form(s) (for photographs and other materials)
8. Location Release Form(s)

Don't forget to print out and complete all the appropriate paperwork.


KICKOFF, DROP OFF & SCREENING Information

Kickoff Event
You must have someone present to draw the genre for your film in our random drawing. Please limit total attendees to 3 people.

Friday, July 25th, 6:30-8p.m.

-All teams arrive at 6:30pm.
-Check-in, turn in your Team Leader Agreement, draw your Genre and get the Character, Prop and Line of Dialogue for your city
-Leave at 8pm sharp!

Location: Cafe Prytania
3445 Prytania, NOLA


Drop Off Event
Your film must be received by 8:30 p.m. (and not a second later) to be considered on-time and eligible for all awards. [Late films will still be screened, so be sure to get them in!]

Sunday, July 27th, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
"On-time" films by 8:30pm!

Location: Cafe Prytania
3445 Prytania, NOLA

SCREENINGS & WRAP PARTY
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
The Screenings will take place at the Canal Place Theater, 333 Canal Street in the Canal Place Center
Group A will screen at 7pm.
Group B will screen at 9:15pm.

TICKET SALES
Tickets may be purchased online at the door of Canal Place that night!

REMINDER: Each team leader receives 2 comp tickets to his/her screening.
The shows will sell out!

WRAP PARTY!!!
Hostel New Orleans in the French Quarter
Wrap Party begins at 9pm. Free to all.

Jonathan Jackson and Christopher Brown
New Orleans Producers48 Hour Film Projectneworleans@48hourfilm.com
504.307.7609http://www.48hourfilm.com/neworleans

I got Gas

make sure you have gas in your car when you get to the quarter. There are no close gas stations to the french quarter so fill up before you come. Car pool if you can the smaller number of cars the better. Remember parking will be a problem.

Paper Work

Everyone needs to fill out paper work before you work no papers no work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

List from 48 hours

Production Documents
Paperwork: Never fun, always required! There's no way around it, if you're a filmmaker, you've got to have the paperwork.
All the documents you need to have a successful filmmaking weekend will be right here.
Step One
First, review the Rules and the FAQ.
The rules are straightforward, but inevitably people have questions. If you have a question you can't find in the rules or the FAQ, send us an email.
Step Two
Second, download the following documents.
This document is due prior to the start of the competition:
Team Leader's Agreement: The Team Leader must sign this form to indicate agreement to the 48HFP's rules and requirements, and then bring it to the Kickoff.
The following are all required to be submitted with your film at the Drop Off event.
Wrap Up Form: We want to know the details—what happened during your wild weekend of moviemaking? Must be filled out on on-line.
Team Roster: Tells us who is on your team, their job, and their e-mail address.
Certification Statement: The Team Leader must sign this form to certify that all creative work took place during the 48 Hour competition period.
Liability Waiver Form: A limited liability form that protects you and the 48HFP. All cast and crew must sign. Each team member must sign a separate form.
Talent Release Form: This form is used for actors and other talent.
Music Release Form: This form is used for music.
Materials Release Form: This form is used for photographs and other materials.
Location Release Form: This form is used for location releases.
Here is a checklist to help you keep track of all your paperwork.
Production Documents Checklist.
Here is a zip file with all of the documents on this page.
Production Documents Zip File.
SAG Performers
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has partnered with us once again to allow their members to perform in the 48 Hour Film Project by creating a special 48HFP Rider. If you are considering using SAG members in your film, please read this page for more information.


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Monday, July 21, 2008

Our Writers



Cyd Casados




Curtis Casados and Cyd
Emily Johnston

Parking in the Quarter

This will be one of our big challenges for the weekend. Parking during the day is not that bad, however; They do ticket in the quarter. Parking in the quarter is expensive, please try to make arrangements with parking prior to this weekend. If you park on the street please be careful.

What's happening

Events
Kickoff
Date:
Friday, July 25th, 2008
Time:
7-8pm
Place:
Cafe' Prytania, 3445 Prytania
Notes:
It’s Here!!!Teams arrive at 7pm and can leave by 8pm. You must have someone present to draw the genre for your film. Please limit total attendees to two people.
Mark will draw all others please meet us at Hotel

Dropoff
Date:
Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Time:
7pm to 8pm, by 8:30pm to be on-time
Place:
Cafe’Prytania, 3445 Prytania
Screenings
Date:
July 31st, 2008
Time:
Screening A 7pm - 8:30; Screening B 9pm - 10:30pm
Place:
Canal Place Cinema, 333 Canal Street in the Canal Place Center
Notes:
Tickets will be $8.50, and can be purchased at the door half an hour before the first screening. Tickets will sell out, so be sure to get in line early!
Wrap Party
Date:
July 31st, 2008
Time:
9:30pm - until
Place:
Hostel New Orleans, 329 Decatur Street
Notes:
The Wrap Party, Sponsored by Hostel New Orleans, will begin at 9:30pm. It’s around the corner from Canal Place, and will be the culmination of 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans.
New Orleans 48HFP Links

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Hotel











Hotel

http://www.maisondupuy.com
The Maison Dupuy is located in the French Quarter in New Orleans, only 2 blocks from the excitement of Bourbon Street and within walking distance to all major attractions.
Located at the corner of Rue Toulouse and Burgundy streets in the French Quarter, it is also only a few blocks northeast of the Central Business District (CBD) and the Louisiana Superdome.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
I-10 Heading East:
Take I-10 East to the I-10/610 split, pass the "New Orleans Business District" and merge right at the Slidell/1-10 split.
Continue on I-10 to the "Orleans Avenue/Vieux Carre" exit (235-A). The ramp exit will merge with Orleans Avenue. Move into the far left lane and take the U-turn at the sign that reads "N. Rampart via Toulouse." Immediately merge into the far right lane which will lead you to the Toulouse entrance into the French Quarter. The Maison Dupuy will be on your left at the end of the first block.
I-10 Heading West :
Exit at Orleans/Vieux Carre exit. At the end of the ramp, take a left at the light. Follow Orleans Avenue (which will go back under the Interstate) for 3 blocks until you reach the U-turn on Orleans at the sign that reads "N. Rampart via Toulouse." Immediately merge into the far right lane which will lead you to the Toulouse entrance into the French Quarter. The Maison Dupuy will be on your left at the end of the first block.

Maison Dupuy will be one of the camps we will edit, sleep, or shoot here. We have a room with a balcony.

What to bring

Hopefully everyone will bring clothes and toothbrushes.
Things people forget cell phone chargers.
Sleeping bag and pillows hopefully we will be able to sleep in nice comfortable beds but time may dictate otherwise.
Any extra neat stuff you can bring movie props. Let me know before you bring dangerous stuff like guns.
We will bring ice chest and water. We will have Pizza one meal. Sandwiches and snacks another.
Check this list before you leave. We will add things to it.

what should the 48 hour movie look like From Ella

Hi Rory,

Here are my selections for movies to scope out:

Uncle Bill - excellent period piece, plus an interesting take on a historical event
Lizzie Strata - the musical was excelent
Burnin' Love - great opening and cool concept
TimeCatcher - although not much happened, energy was terrific and at the end, I found that I had been drawn into the film's gravitational orbit of emotion
A Conscience Free Tomorrow - creative concept
The Klep - the first few minutes, acting out of the stories he alludes to, is well done
Pixie Dusted - titles are great, movie less so

Would welcome your feedback on these movies.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Carlos and cyd during the shoot of "love in the Park".




Cyd turned out to be a natural on camera. Great looks nice smile. She and Carlos worked well together. It was a very fun day of shooting.


One of the best things is the way everyone worked together. Raven and Thomas got to shoot a camera for the first time. They both have an eye for framing the shot.

The experence showed with the camera work of Ella and Troy.


The tent was a big hit with everyone. I am glad we brought it. Hope we will be set up as well for the movie shoot. If anyone has a jib or dolly let me know we could use one.




The day went very well except for the computer. Which has been fixed with downloads for vista (I hate Vista). Maybe it should be named visa because it cost you every time you use it.

Hi gang

Hi gang

I have two potential locales lined up:
The Doctors' compound at 1014-22 Dumaine, French Qtr
Got permission from Dr. Brobson Lutz to use the courtyard areas, and permission to use one of the apartments, from the occupant, Johnny Walker
(Brobson has a dinner party Sat nite and does not want us in the main house all day)
Grounds include restored historic bldgs, shady courtyard, freeform swimming pool, raised overlook area, gazebo, neon signs, great landscaping
I think: great for romantic comedy, maybe spooky enough in the shaded areas and alleys, lovers in the pool, drowning at the pool, falling from balconies, historic costume piece, could dress courtyard to look like an outdoor cafe...
The apartment is fairly compact, but it has living/dining/kitchen/bath below and a loft bedroom (spiral stair)
Could probably arrange to have Johnny show you around if you want to scope it out
He says Playboy mag has done some shoots there

Jonathan Ferrara Art gallery
http://www.jonathanferraragallery.com/
He has some construction work ongoing, so the gallery is closed to public
But he said we could probably use if we want
Just need to call him to confirm (522-5471 per website)
I haven't been to his new space, but the link shows big open gallery rooms
Also - sorry - I won't have any time to meet with you these weeknights
Rehearsing and then doing a tiny walk-on in Uncle Vanya Th - Sun evenings
(Come see, not cuz of me, but to see a good show - Backyard Ballroom, Bywater, $15)

Saturday s/b filming The Local 504
Maybe Sunday too
But let me know your plans in case I do get a break

So - how did the Sunday footage come out?

Test Film

The issues have been resolved. Adobe need to be updated for vista. I spent last night editing for about 3 hours. If I have time I will try to up load to the web today. Also I think we need to meet wednesday to talk about the upcoming project. Also Friday there is a meet and greet I would like to go to as a group. We need to do a cut down on the movie we made Sunday right now it is about 11 min long and would like to cut it to 8 min. Again this is to see what we are capable of. We need to think about extra footage when we shoot. And need to work on scene establishment. Story boarding will help all these things. The team worked great together and thanks to all for the hard work. I had a good time working with everyone. We need an editor that is capable of doing transition with adobe after effects and 3D graphics work. We still need a sound person who can work in adobe or sound forge or have thier own program to do sound. Our first film was done in 6 hours. 4 hours shooting with an hour for lunch and 3 hours editing without computer problems and down load time. Whoever took pictures email them to me so we can put them on the blog.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

48 hour film contest link


48 Hour Filmmaker: New Orleans 2008




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Saturday, July 5, 2008

other links

a link to other backbone media stuff. If you have a web site, blog or other interesting link please let me know and we will try to post them Rory

Other stuff

Try this link to the 48 hour film project.

Practice shoot Sunday

We will be having a practice shoot Sunday the 13th of July in city park at the museum at 10:00am. I will be bringing cameras, tripods, sound and various other stuff. Lunch will be provided brown bag. Drinks and water will also be provided. Please have your thoughts organized for the shoot 1 to 2 min long. I would like to shoot 3 to 5 of these. if anyone has any outside lighting pieces please bring them and let me know. Rory

New meet up Thursday 7:00pm Puccino's

We will be meeting Thursday to add new members and talk about sunday's shoot. All members are encouraged to attend. We need people to start making new charactors for Sunday's shoot. Pic any subject and write/ storyboard/ or just think up a 1 to 2 min shoot for the park. As a group we will pick as many as we can shoot in a few hours shoot the purpose of this exercise is to see group dynamics and what we can get done in a short amount of time. I will do a basic editing of the footage taken. I will alot 2 times the footage time. The more complete the scene's description the better the shoot will go. If any props are needed please bring them. If anyone needs special cloths try to tell us what is needed for your scene in advance (thursday's meeting). Please try to recruit as many people as you can for help. I may have found a new cameraman to help from a New Orleans tv station.

Friday, July 4, 2008

First Meeting

We met last night to start our group of merry misfits just kidding. Coming on board are Raven Telrain actor/music coordinator
Ella Kliger Documentary filmmaker


Thomas Kelly actor cameraman