So, I’ve decided to make a
feature film this year. Here’s the catch – I don’t have any money, locations,
cast or crew. I know what you’re thinking: “Get real, loser.” And I’ll be
honest, my feelings are hurt. I'd appreciate it if you’d take it a bit easier
on me.
Despite your skepticism and my own
better judgment I’m moving forward. This blog will be an honest account of my
experiences producing and directing my first feature film. My promise to you is
that I will include a wide variety of experiences. I won’t just share my
triumphs. I will share the worst of my failures. The types of things I probably
shouldn’t share.
Like how the casting facility
I’ve been auditioning actors at is free, except that I must audition one actor
of their choice for every four of my choice. So yesterday I found myself
auditioning a forty year-old African-American drag queen to play the role of my
younger sister. And a few other actors who were talented except that they don’t
speak English. And after auditions I was so stressed I stopped at McDonald’s
and ate a filet o’ fish meal with a side of chicken mc’nuggets, which left me
spending my night somewhere in between shitting myself and vomiting.
More inspirational moments from
the life of a filmmaker to come.
