DIARY #001
Hello!
Big thanks to Eleanor, Eli, Anna and many more for their help through auditions. Callbacks are taking place towards the end of this month, and before May, I want to lock in a core cast. We'll see how we go. I saw excellent talent, and worked out even more about the core of these characters. Some interesting adaptations... Fifty people, three days!
As per usual, a lot went on this month. It almost feels like I'm understating how much work we do. But! Here's some of what we achieved in April of 2017.
I met with Ryan S McNally, of Dark Psychic Productions, to discuss quiz nights and fundraising. Much thanks to him and his guidance, as a killer arts practitioner in Perth.
Robert Faulkner! Pushed budgets and scheduling, grants and more behind-the-scenes with the aid of our Department Heads. Rob & I recently set up a weekly Skype meeting between the two of us. It's pivotal, and I'm so glad Rob pushed for it, as it'll really help us keep on track. We could be stuck in pre-production for years... but we won't be now. We're focused and on track to shoot mostly in December 2017 and January 2018. A lot of work to be done.
Jess Langdon, one of our gifted makeup artists, and artist, period, contributed some concept art of Happyface, Sadface and more scenes from the film. You'll see this soon, it's stunning.
Catering ideas are evolving... Bernie & I have plans to make meals relaxing, communal, gorgeous, and quality. It's important to me, to boost morale with a killer key dining area, to keep the cast and crew feeling good.
Joel Ash has been laying down some ideas for the soundtrack, and he's a master. The atmosphere of this film's going to be immersive, beautiful, and spooky for sure. Stunning to hear. This'll be big.
I spoke about 'The Light' in a live interview with M.E.T FM, Radio Murdoch, and the response is great... much more queued up in terms of reaching our audience in May.
Want to finish up this here website by the month's end.
Yes!
May's a massive month for 'The Light'.
We're well and truly moving ahead. Major thanks to Rob, our Production Manager, for pushing everything along.
In May we're:
-Prepping some creative content, showcasing our vision for the film.
-Setting up crowdfunding, quiz nights and more!
-Setting up social media, and an online presence.
-Tackling the budget with department heads.
-Applying for grants.
-Announcing our cast.
-Presenting a short script reading & brief to the community of Kalgoorlie.
-Probably more.
Travelling to pretty Kalgoorlie soon with a small group of us. Hopefully, while we're down there, we can catch up with Jade, Casey, Sally, Heddwyn, part of our base in Kalgoorlie. We've been offered a short thirty minute or so slot at the Heartwalk Wrap, in this arcade, with 100+ chairs in the main street. All money from tickets sold go straight to the film. It's also a chance to experience the feel of Kalgoorlie early. It's something special. x
Is that everything?
Thanks all,
Zx