When Rich told me that my script was picked I was so pumped, but at the time I had no idea how lucky I really was. The first day of class, I can not tell you how nervous I was was. The only person I was really friends with was Nick. Sitting in that room looking at all of you, knowing that you all would soon be judging something I wrote was incredibly intimidating. I have never been the "involved" TCOM student. I'm not in any clubs and I don't hang out in the Via 2. That first day, you all looked like you knew what you were doing with your lives. I had started to make friends with some of you during the script revisions. Shawn and I stayed up all night at Nicks house and nearly lost our minds. I knew a few of you from previous classes and projects. I could tell Sam was going to be trouble and Jon and I were still at each other throats. Then this new snobby NYU film student joined us and man was I wrong about you Adrian! And then came Jerry, the gentle giant, who turned out to be one of the nicest guys I've ever met.
The final draft of my script turned out amazing thanks to all of you.
Where friendships really started to form however, was when we stepped outside of the classroom and began filming. Now, I don't even care about the miles I put on my car or the fact that I was loosing money instead of making it. All the stupid arguments and stressed out moments will be shadows by all the great times I had with all of you. Rich said that making a movie is all about sacrificing. Well when I was sitting back and watching my story come to life, nearly everything look as it did in my head, only better. The Shawn-Jon team did some amazing work, same goes for lighting, audio, and of course production. The actors did a great job making the dialog come to life, as well as making some freaking great out takes. "Acid Salt burns your skin and if you snort it up your nose, you're dead" -Sinclair. Javon, Jarod and the other artist blew me away with their talent and I hope to be on there level some day.
I have high hopes for this movie and I am sad that I wont be here for editing. So now it is up to post to put it all together. I will say this for everyone editing this movie, this story is all about a certain time and culture, therefor the music is soooooooooooooo important! Before I leave I'm going to talk to a few people and makes some demos to make sure that we nail it.
In case you didn't know I will be in London all next semester. So if anyone needs me during post you can get a hold of me by email plbosler@bsu.edu. And for those of you who are leaving or finishing up this fall semester, stay real. I will leave you with one final note. This industry is incredibly competitive and often it is not about what you know, but who you know. Now chances are some of us, are going to do big things, so we need to stay in contact with each other and help each other make it to the top. I know if I ever get the chance to make another film, I know where to find a great crew.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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Thanks a lot for sharing your story with us, Piers! It's been and honor and privilege to work with you. Don't worry about your "baby" while your in London. Just enjoy your time over there, and don't forget to bring something back for us all! OK, I'm joking. Just don't forget to bring me something! HA
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