7.29.2004
My baby's finally back home! Enfin! I missed him so much when he was gone, that I am like a man dying of thirst who finally gets water! I can't seem to get enough of his presence.
One more day of filming, and we are wrapping this shoot. Can't wait to see all the footage. I think we have some good stuff. We are in the final days, and the crew is very tired, and somewhat grumpy. But everyone is still doing a great job. Our actors are pretty amazing, and I am blown away by the dedication of a few very hardworking people in the crew.
Love this old Coke ad...
Last night my daughter woke me up with a phone call... she had found a bird with a broken wing on the sidewalk, and brought it home. I rushed home to help her with the bird. It seems to be doing okay other than the broken wing. Hopefully soon, I can take it to a vet or something... I'm no expert on fixing broken wings. Although I did find this website on fixing birds with broken wings:
How to Fix a Broken Wing
http://www.duckpolice.org/BirdWeb/PigeonResourceWeb/brokenwing.html
One more day of filming, and we are wrapping this shoot. Can't wait to see all the footage. I think we have some good stuff. We are in the final days, and the crew is very tired, and somewhat grumpy. But everyone is still doing a great job. Our actors are pretty amazing, and I am blown away by the dedication of a few very hardworking people in the crew.
Love this old Coke ad...
Last night my daughter woke me up with a phone call... she had found a bird with a broken wing on the sidewalk, and brought it home. I rushed home to help her with the bird. It seems to be doing okay other than the broken wing. Hopefully soon, I can take it to a vet or something... I'm no expert on fixing broken wings. Although I did find this website on fixing birds with broken wings:
How to Fix a Broken Wing
http://www.duckpolice.org/BirdWeb/PigeonResourceWeb/brokenwing.html
7.20.2004
BRAIN DEAD
I am brain dead from exhaustion. Long hot, sweaty days filled with all the details of producing a microbudget film... from locations, film permits, insurance certificates and special endorsements, scheduling actors for auditions, auditioning actors, selecting extras, working with the AD on the continuously changing schedule, listening to and handling crew complaints, making sure craft services is stocked, that food is served on time, that everyone shows up, replacing those that don't show up, ensuring that actors don't go overtime, that we have enough film stock, helping the production designer, hiring a continuously disappearing set decorating crew with no money to pay them, paying the paid crew, keeping the books, trying desperately to stay under budget, etc., etc., etc.. And yet, I'm thoroughly enjoying all of this. So I must ask myself, what the hell is wrong with me? But in the end, it's all worthwhile when you see the finished product. Plus, I have a great crew. Good people, all working hard, pulling together with the desire to make something great!
BABY ANIMALS
I have a big weakness for babies and animals. So you can imagine that I really go gaga for baby animals. So here are a few pictures that I couldn't resist of incredibly adorable baby animals that I must share with you.
Can anyone guess what kind of animal this is? Funnylooking and cute... the baby wombat!
I want to take this guy home with me. He's so cute and cuddly.
Or who can resist three adorable newly born tigers?
Okay, nobody could say this guy isn't cute!!
These two twin orangutangs would be as fun as a barrel of moneys...
Okay, enough of the baby animals.... I'm going to bed now. All alone, since my sweetheart is till out of town. Good night.
I am brain dead from exhaustion. Long hot, sweaty days filled with all the details of producing a microbudget film... from locations, film permits, insurance certificates and special endorsements, scheduling actors for auditions, auditioning actors, selecting extras, working with the AD on the continuously changing schedule, listening to and handling crew complaints, making sure craft services is stocked, that food is served on time, that everyone shows up, replacing those that don't show up, ensuring that actors don't go overtime, that we have enough film stock, helping the production designer, hiring a continuously disappearing set decorating crew with no money to pay them, paying the paid crew, keeping the books, trying desperately to stay under budget, etc., etc., etc.. And yet, I'm thoroughly enjoying all of this. So I must ask myself, what the hell is wrong with me? But in the end, it's all worthwhile when you see the finished product. Plus, I have a great crew. Good people, all working hard, pulling together with the desire to make something great!
BABY ANIMALS
I have a big weakness for babies and animals. So you can imagine that I really go gaga for baby animals. So here are a few pictures that I couldn't resist of incredibly adorable baby animals that I must share with you.
Can anyone guess what kind of animal this is? Funnylooking and cute... the baby wombat!
I want to take this guy home with me. He's so cute and cuddly.
Or who can resist three adorable newly born tigers?
Okay, nobody could say this guy isn't cute!!
These two twin orangutangs would be as fun as a barrel of moneys...
Okay, enough of the baby animals.... I'm going to bed now. All alone, since my sweetheart is till out of town. Good night.
7.13.2004
AIN'T NO SUNSHINE
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
It's not warm when he's away
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
and he's always gone too long
Anytime he goes away
Los Angeles isn't the same since he left town. The sun doesn't shine as bright. Nothing is quite as exciting when I can't share it with him. But soon he'll be enjoying the beauty of the beaches of Puerto Rico, and then finally home again.
Here is a great artist I found by the name of Adam Stone. I like this painting. It reminds me of me. Check out his work at http://www.adamstone.com
We finally start shooting tomorrow after two days of delay. I'm excited. Can't wait for the camera to start rolling....!!!!
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
It's not warm when he's away
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone
and he's always gone too long
Anytime he goes away
Los Angeles isn't the same since he left town. The sun doesn't shine as bright. Nothing is quite as exciting when I can't share it with him. But soon he'll be enjoying the beauty of the beaches of Puerto Rico, and then finally home again.
Here is a great artist I found by the name of Adam Stone. I like this painting. It reminds me of me. Check out his work at http://www.adamstone.com
We finally start shooting tomorrow after two days of delay. I'm excited. Can't wait for the camera to start rolling....!!!!
7.08.2004
IMPOSSIBLE... is a word found only in the vocabulary of fools.
Or so I keep repeating to myself these days. It is NOT impossible to produce a feature length film on a micro-budget, but it is challenging!
Four days to production. We finally locked the location today. Whewwhhh! And the crew's in place. We have an AWESOME crew! I thank my lucky stars. I have no idea how we managed to find such a great crew with so little money. I think it's a sad reflection of filmmaking in LA today, that there are so many great filmmakers out of work that they are willing to work for peanuts, or craft services in this case, or maybe it's because it's such a great project! It is, really. That's why I'm here. That and the opportunity. It certainly isn't the money!
Anyways, I'm pretty excited. The project is shaping up pretty good. And like Mark once said to me, "the camera doesn't know how much money you have." This is true. We are making a film that will look a million bucks on a few measley dollars and a lot of hardwork, sweat and talent! Here is a link to more information about Stations.
Here's a mouse with the right attitude!?!
Or so I keep repeating to myself these days. It is NOT impossible to produce a feature length film on a micro-budget, but it is challenging!
Four days to production. We finally locked the location today. Whewwhhh! And the crew's in place. We have an AWESOME crew! I thank my lucky stars. I have no idea how we managed to find such a great crew with so little money. I think it's a sad reflection of filmmaking in LA today, that there are so many great filmmakers out of work that they are willing to work for peanuts, or craft services in this case, or maybe it's because it's such a great project! It is, really. That's why I'm here. That and the opportunity. It certainly isn't the money!
Anyways, I'm pretty excited. The project is shaping up pretty good. And like Mark once said to me, "the camera doesn't know how much money you have." This is true. We are making a film that will look a million bucks on a few measley dollars and a lot of hardwork, sweat and talent! Here is a link to more information about Stations.
Here's a mouse with the right attitude!?!
7.01.2004
The Donkey In The Well
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously
for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided
the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just
wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.
He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a
shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized
what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he
quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was
astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the
donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he
would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as
the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting
out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles
is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less
NOW --------
Enough of that crap . . .
The donkey later came back and bit the shit out of the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected, and the farmer eventually died in agony from
septic shock.
MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously
for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided
the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just
wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.
He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a
shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized
what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he
quieted down.
A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was
astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the
donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.
As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he
would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as
the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off!
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting
out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles
is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less
NOW --------
Enough of that crap . . .
The donkey later came back and bit the shit out of the farmer who had tried to bury him. The gash from the bite got infected, and the farmer eventually died in agony from
septic shock.
MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:
When you do something wrong and try to cover your ass,
it always comes back to bite you.
