Saturday, September 11, 2010

Back to one.

Well, Crew Space Jockey returned Thursday evening from our week long trip shooting in Atlanta and Chattanooga. Unfortunately we did not get a chance to visit Chicago like we originally planned, but we got everything else done.

We want to thank Gary and Charlotte Critser for their hospitality. They made sure we had good food, good beds, and good company for our 3-night stay. The quiet serenity of Signal ‘Siggy’ Mountain was the perfect compliment to our Atlanta stay.

Also, thank you to Chad of Chad’s Record Store in Chattanooga. If you’re ever passing through the city, stop in and give this guy some business.

Thanks to all of our Extras who showed up, waited patiently, and played along with our odd nonsense. You were all great, and you definitely lived up to the title of Silent Stars.

We also want to thank those who helped out and went above and beyond the call of duty: Anshul and Nisha Jain, Sarah Wallis, Jonette Page, Frances Titshaw, and Ernesto Domingo.

The Production continues. But first, we will take some time to regroup, recuperate, and do a load of laundry before finishing this little opus. We’ve still got a lot of work ahead of us. The good news is Fall is upon us, and something tells me this heat can’t go on for too much longer.

Matthew

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Cue the rain

Week two has come to an end. On Thursday, we did some poor man's process work in Meddin Studios. Friday found us shooting on an Amtrak train while riding to South Carolina. Then we got in some real process trailer work on Saturday, until we got rained out. And today, we shot at the airport before getting rained on again on East Broad street.

Our TSJP crew will now dry out, clean up, and get ready for Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Back in the Saddle

Week two began today, with our TSJP crew visiting Boy II Men barber shop and J. Parker Limited.

Our six day of shooting was short, but nothing is ever easy when you shoot downtown during business hours while the shops are open.

We appreciate the patience and openness of the management and staff who welcomed us into their places of business.

And a special thanks to Jenn Bird for amusing us all with her always entertaining slate calls.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Scene 33-Gigglepuss, Take 2


Thanks so much to the staff of Sunshine Breakfast in Richmond Hill. And with that, our first week of shooting is wrapped.

I don't want to jinx us, but our shoot is going very, very well. We owe it all to our unbelievable crew. Every single person working on this project has been extremely important and has contributed so much.

The next two days, we will rest up, do some laundry, and then continue making this little opus.

The Man on The Private Island


Day four was our latest night yet. We wrapped at Dr. Richard Greco's house last night just before midnight. We want to thank the doctor for allowing us to use of his garage and office.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Going up.

Day three is now behind us. We say goodbye to the friendly staff of the Towneplace Marriott. Thanks so much for letting us take over your lobby and elevators for two days. If our other locations are as accommodating and accepting of us, we're in for a wonderful shoot.

We also had our first screening of dailies, which left us extremely satisfied. They really help to put these past three days into perspective of what we did right and what we can improve upon.

So far, so good. Whoever is holding the other shoe, don't drop it just yet.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Checking in

Day two is in the can. Our first shoot at Towneplace Suites is over and the crew's teamwork continues to be very strong. Tomorrow we finish with the hotel hallway and lobby; it should be our shortest day this week.