This week, we’re filming Monday through Thursday, then we have Saturday-Monday shoots in Indy at the factory. All of these days are very long days, specifically the Indy weekend, as these are very important scenes that are integral to making an awesome film.
From my perspective as a Producer, I want to keep everyone happy and positive concerning the film. Sort of like the “class mom” figure when we were in school. Keep everyone fed and on task, and using positive reinforcement throughout the filming day. I really don’t think everyone on crew realizes what AMAZING work they’re doing here. This crew works together so well, on both a technical and personal level. So what I’ve been doing is when I see someone doing amazing that day, I let them know. And I’m big on high fives, because they’re awesome. Pro-activity really is key on something like this. I use the word a lot on set and in other conversations, so get used to it, haha.
Betsy stepped in as the in-charge prof come second summer session, and I also have to say that I’m impressed with how she’s come in and jelled with the crew. She’s been a big help with giving advice and suggestions that are almost always used. And she’s got that trusty iPhone, haha. It’s unfortunate that she won’t be there for most of our Indy weekend, but she’ll be back on Monday, and I think it’ll be good to have both her and Rich back to be our sort-of “hands-off” EPs.
Today we’re shooting locally again, the “gang altercation” scene as it’s tended to be called. My only concern is the potential rain. It happened last week and put a bit of a damper on the rest of the filming day. But we’re also more prepared this time for rain, so I think we’ll blow it out of the park. :)
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