Day 66
14 days until shooting starts.
21 days until shooting ends.
28 days until Cinco de Mayo.
Coincidence? Absolutely not!
A student short film written & directed by George Westberg about zombies invading the streets of New York City...But nobody really notices.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Day 65
(Technically: Day 210)
Had a late start to the day. Just worked on projects, though gave up after a while to sit in the park on the gorgeous sunny day. Though it wasn't so sunny by the time we got there, which didn't bother me much because it meant I got to retain my undead skin tone.
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(Technically: Day 210)
Had a late start to the day. Just worked on projects, though gave up after a while to sit in the park on the gorgeous sunny day. Though it wasn't so sunny by the time we got there, which didn't bother me much because it meant I got to retain my undead skin tone.
Check out the source for all your latest Zombie News.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Day 64
(Technically: Day 209)
This morning I printed out all the materials for my Production Book and turned it in to Yemane (not into Yemane -- that would be weird, but an awesome superpower regardless).
We sat down just a few minutes ago and went over it again, just to double-check. He gave it his seal of approval and is sending it off to the Council of the Wise (aka the Production Supervision Committee -- the supervision committee of production, or the committee of production supervision? A linguistic conundrum).
Twenty-three days to go.
(Technically: Day 209)
This morning I printed out all the materials for my Production Book and turned it in to Yemane (not into Yemane -- that would be weird, but an awesome superpower regardless).
We sat down just a few minutes ago and went over it again, just to double-check. He gave it his seal of approval and is sending it off to the Council of the Wise (aka the Production Supervision Committee -- the supervision committee of production, or the committee of production supervision? A linguistic conundrum).
Twenty-three days to go.
Day 63
(Technically Day 208)
Spent all day making the final tweeks to my production book to turn into Yemane tomorrow. Not much else.
Catch the film reference from yesterday? The Answer: "Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)." Not a zombie movie, admittedly, but Fess Parker did pass away recently. Give it time...He shall return.
Today marks the biggest holiday in zombie tradition: Easter.
"On the third day he rose again."
Need more proof?
"Eat of this, for it is my body."
"Sweet Zombie Jesus!" (Another thing that has refused to stay dead).
(Technically Day 208)
Spent all day making the final tweeks to my production book to turn into Yemane tomorrow. Not much else.
Catch the film reference from yesterday? The Answer: "Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)." Not a zombie movie, admittedly, but Fess Parker did pass away recently. Give it time...He shall return.
Today marks the biggest holiday in zombie tradition: Easter.
"On the third day he rose again."
Need more proof?
"Eat of this, for it is my body."
"Sweet Zombie Jesus!" (Another thing that has refused to stay dead).
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Day 62
Technically, I suppose it's Day 207, since pre-production began on the first day of class in September, but hey, it doesn't really matter, now does it? Most of those days weren't spent doing much of anything towards this film anyway.
So, today was a bit of a lazy day. Just putting on the refining touches to the production packet before printing it all out tomorrow. Reviewing information on the NYC Mayor's Office website about student film shoots in the city and using Google Maps to get directions to and from the locations. Still looking for drivers to help schlep all our gear around Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Twenty-five days until we wrap. Hard to believe. Then begins the grueling year-long post-production work. If this movie isn't done by Day 300 (or next January), I'll eat my hat, red feather and all! HA-HA-HAHA-HA!! (...Anybody catch the reference?)
You know, when you type in the word "zombie" into the search engine on YouTube, this is what comes up first.
Technically, I suppose it's Day 207, since pre-production began on the first day of class in September, but hey, it doesn't really matter, now does it? Most of those days weren't spent doing much of anything towards this film anyway.
So, today was a bit of a lazy day. Just putting on the refining touches to the production packet before printing it all out tomorrow. Reviewing information on the NYC Mayor's Office website about student film shoots in the city and using Google Maps to get directions to and from the locations. Still looking for drivers to help schlep all our gear around Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Twenty-five days until we wrap. Hard to believe. Then begins the grueling year-long post-production work. If this movie isn't done by Day 300 (or next January), I'll eat my hat, red feather and all! HA-HA-HAHA-HA!! (...Anybody catch the reference?)
You know, when you type in the word "zombie" into the search engine on YouTube, this is what comes up first.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Day 61
Met with Yemane today and we went over my production book. He told me I have no reason to be worried, as I have been in the past few weeks. There are just a few elements missing, but everything should be ready to go by Monday, at which point we hand it off to the Council of the Wise (aka the Production Supervision Committee -- sounds like it could use a bit more flare, maybe?) and off to the insurance office.
Also went out to scout a potential apartment in Bushwick. It was a HUGE loft. It's great, but I think it might be a little too big for what we need.
Feeling pretty good about everything, truth be told. The cosmos are aligning. The wounds are coagulating. The dead haven't risen from the grave.
...Yet.
Some rules to live by.
Met with Yemane today and we went over my production book. He told me I have no reason to be worried, as I have been in the past few weeks. There are just a few elements missing, but everything should be ready to go by Monday, at which point we hand it off to the Council of the Wise (aka the Production Supervision Committee -- sounds like it could use a bit more flare, maybe?) and off to the insurance office.
Also went out to scout a potential apartment in Bushwick. It was a HUGE loft. It's great, but I think it might be a little too big for what we need.
Feeling pretty good about everything, truth be told. The cosmos are aligning. The wounds are coagulating. The dead haven't risen from the grave.
...Yet.
Some rules to live by.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Day 60
Got up early to go location scouting, mostly around Second Avenue, and then I moved out to Bedford to find the ideal spot for the Zombie Walk scene. Found a few quiet spots close to the water with some terrific views of Manhattan, plus wide roads for "hundreds" of zombies to saunter down.
Got a call from Andrew today, so we scheduled a meeting for Sunday to discuss the possibility of him coming on board as Antonio's replacement for DP.
Spent the rest of the day working on other projects, hoping to get them out of the way before things get too crazy in the next few weeks.
Still looking for an apartment for the party scenes, but Sam kindly offered his place as a potential backup location. So, we went out to Brooklyn and did a brief scout, taking some pictures, which we'll have posted shortly. Overall, I think the place could really work, though the windows do worry me a bit.
At least I have some material to turn in for the Council of the Wise (aka Production Supervision Committee). I need to meet with Yemane tomorrow to go over my production book to make sure all my ducks are in a row.
Eric's going to LA tonight, so no video posts in the immediate future. But I did want to leave you with another Classic Public Domain Zombie Moment.
Got up early to go location scouting, mostly around Second Avenue, and then I moved out to Bedford to find the ideal spot for the Zombie Walk scene. Found a few quiet spots close to the water with some terrific views of Manhattan, plus wide roads for "hundreds" of zombies to saunter down.
Got a call from Andrew today, so we scheduled a meeting for Sunday to discuss the possibility of him coming on board as Antonio's replacement for DP.
Spent the rest of the day working on other projects, hoping to get them out of the way before things get too crazy in the next few weeks.
Still looking for an apartment for the party scenes, but Sam kindly offered his place as a potential backup location. So, we went out to Brooklyn and did a brief scout, taking some pictures, which we'll have posted shortly. Overall, I think the place could really work, though the windows do worry me a bit.
At least I have some material to turn in for the Council of the Wise (aka Production Supervision Committee). I need to meet with Yemane tomorrow to go over my production book to make sure all my ducks are in a row.
Eric's going to LA tonight, so no video posts in the immediate future. But I did want to leave you with another Classic Public Domain Zombie Moment.
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