Shooting Complete, Now to Dub

Shooting went well and the first cut looks pretty good. This weekend I'll be re-recording audio for the scene on the train. After that, all that should be left if some more audio work, fixing levels and getting rid of honking sounds (Thank you very much, residents of Needham) and fine tuning the timing. A rough cut will be posted soon.

Shooting Saturday

So rehearsals have gone well, and the actors and (small) crew are ready to shoot on saturday. I excited and confident in a short really successful shoot. Joe sent me a email about problems with the permit more than a few days ago, and even though I sent him a desperate email asking him to keep me up to date with what's going on, i haven't heard anything from him on that subject. Awesome.

Anyone know about the state of THEIR permits?

Side Projects: Probably More Fun Than Middle Projects

So, while "I'll Wait for the Next One" steams ahead into preproduction, Joe asked me a very good question: what are you going to do for the next 3 weeks. Well, besides hound the MBTA for a shooting permit, I'm thinking about a collaboration with Nick TK, as seen in "Wrong Turn", on a horror/drama/comedy (I'm writing it, so we can't help the comedy). Here's my pitch for a story- tell me what you think.

During a heated game of pool, a rather unliked member of a group of friends is killed by a very well liked member of the same group. Despite the terrible deed, the murderer is a good person and was seriously antagonized by the guy laying dead on the floor. In desperation, the rest of the group decide to move the body around the corner and into a frat house that has been hassling them for years, framing the passed out meat heads instead of their beloved friend.

I had a lot of fun with special effects on "Guidance", and this will be a chance to continue with that. Throw me some feedback or ideas, and happy Sunday Night. (Yes that is a picture of Bill and Hillary Clinton... damn I bet they smoked a lot of Marijuana...)

Time to Shit On Oliver: New Script

Ok, so I have a script for what I want to be my final project at the ICA. People, I NEED FEED BACK! So be honest, I appreciate everything, and don't be embarrassed to voice concerns or disagree with me, or suggest edits. I will say now that I'm always concerned it could be preachy. Anyways, let me know, thanks and happy readings!

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Gerry and Scott are standing near the track waiting for the train. Gerry is average looking, relatively handsome yet just a little laid back. He has a softer demeanor when compared to Scott.

Scott: So Julie was like, "You're a pig", and I was like "If I'm such a pig then why'd you just hook up with me?”. Totally shut her up.

Gerry: Wow...

Scott: She's so easy! You should definitely go after her.

Gerry: No... I don't think so

Scott: C'mon dude, it's high school, no one cares about this stuff.

Gerry: I care

Scott: Whatever dude, when she cools off, I'm goin' back for seconds
Train approaches
Is this you?

Gerry: yeah

Scott: Alright dude, I'll see you later.

Gerry: OK man, peace

Gerry gets on the train and sits down behind two girls. He puts his head against the window and briefly looks over at a couple eagerly making out in the seat across from him. As he turns back he begins to overhear the conversation of two girls in front of him.

Melanie: Guys! I don't know... it's not like on TV! I want a guy to be spontaneous, you know?

Lauren: You know they're not like that

Melanie: Laughing I feel so cheated! I want, like, a handsome guy to grab me and say, Mockingly "Come with me!" I want the beautiful, strong man who's not being constantly followed around by a pack his idiot friends. I want, I don't know, less confusion.

Lauren: That's not a real person!

Melanie: I guess, but you see that stuff on reality TV too, right? It has to happen to someone.

Lauren: It’s never happened to anyone I know.

Melanie: Oh! This is my stop, love-ya, bye!

Melanie stands up and walks by Gerry on her way out. He catches a glimpse of her as she passes by. She is pretty with a slightly alternative flair, you know, not an abercrombie model. Gerry pauses, has a slightly frustrated look on his face, and then quickly jumps up and runs out the door. He exits the train and spots her walking away from the stop. Walking briskly he starts to catch up.

Gerry: Hey! Hey! Hold up!

Melanie: Turning around a little surprised
uhh, hi?

Gerry: Hi
Smiling and pausing awkwardly, clearly having not thought this through

Melanie: hi....

Gerry: Uhh, I'm sorry, I don't usually do this. But, umm, I overheard you on the train, and I think I could be the guy for you. I don't ever do this.

Melanie: Uhh...

Gerry: OK, so I'm spontaneous right? Oh, I'm Gerry, by the way,

Melanie: Unconvinced
Hi

Gerry: So...spontaneous right? I'm in good shape- I can bench like 110. People say I'm pretty good looking, I'm a sensitive guy, I've been told I'm pretty funny. Umm.. my friends are pretty cool- not losers, you know? I care about social issues- I think Darfur is terrible. Terrible.... Umm, I don't know, I don't do drugs, but I'm open minded, right- if you... do drugs...? right-

Melanie: I'm sorry... I don't know you...

Gerry: Oh

Melanie: I know what I said, but you're a stranger! You can't just come up to someone on the street

Gerry: Yeah, I don't usually- or ever- do this.

Melanie gives a questioning look

Gerry: I'm sorry.

Gerry realizes he's made a fool of himself and it shows on his face

Melanie: No, don't worry about it, you seem harmless enough

Gerry: No, no, I'm sorry

Melanie starts to walk away, and Gerry begins trots back towards the tracks. Melanie turns around

Melanie: Are you going in my direction

Gerry: Umm, no, I think I'll wait for the next one.

End Credits

If I Did It: Making More Shorts

Check out the latest one, and tell me what you think. (Yes, Joe, I got you message about audio, but it was just me on this shoot and I didn't have a boom pole, so just chill and wait for the good stuff- and enjoy this one).



So please watch 'Rude Interruptions'

Thank you.
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Meanwhile, In Productive Town....

Ok, so I think I've figured out what I want to do as a final project. Here's the general story, let me know what you think, or if you've had a similar experience.



A awkward looking kid is sitting on a bus, he's not creepy, just innocent looking. He overhears a girl in front of him talking to her friend about what she wants in a man. She wants someone good looking, spontaneous, friendly, etc. He gives this some pause, she gets off the bus, and he runs to catch the door to follow her. He catches up to her and explains that he heard everything she said. He believes that he is the right guy for her. He is healthy, good with people, and wants a caring relationship. His little brother looks up to him, he cares about social issues like Darfur, and can lift 200 pounds. He likes all kinds of music. The girl is taken aback, she tells him that it was all talk, she doesn't even know him. He pauses, realizing that he's made a fool of himself, she see's this, and asks him if he's going in her direction. "No", he says, referring to both her and the bus he prematurely got off of, "I'll wait for the next one".

Monday Shoot Delayed Due To Sketchy Actress

Murder crossed my mind, but I decided on re-casting, and re-scheduling. Branden, I know your pain. Also, this gives me some more time to get feedback on my script. Help me out!

Shooting A Script on Monday

So I'm getting back in the game, as they say, and I'm shooting this script. basically it's about saying no to people who take advantage of you. It's short and sweet, and I'd love a little feedback. Whatever crosses your mind, no one's read this, so I'm curious about everything people think about it. Don't worry, please be really honest.

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Ramen Script
By Oliver Anderson
1/19/2008


Boiling Ramen, all alone, Opening Credits

Shots of adding things to ramen, sits down begins to eat

Phone Rings

R walks over and picks up the phone

before she can speak
Y: Hey, it's me! I'm like 5 minutes away, I'm coming over OK?

R: Wait--- Cut off

R slowly hangs up the phone, begins to tidy up, just sits down and looks at soup, suddenly unappetizing

Knock on the door

R opens the door
Y gives a big, warm, unreturned hug

Y: So how have you been! You look great, Oh man, it's great to see you!

R: Yeah

Y: Do you have anything to eat? Man, I'm starving!

Y walks into the kitchen and starts going through the cabinets, grabbing bits of things and opening up boxes. R walks into the kitchen and stands in the door way, looking at everything,

R: So where have you been?

Y: Referring to a cookie
Wow, these are really great, here, try one

R: No, I'm good. So where have you been?

Y: Mouth full Yeah, yeah, it's been so amazing. I think I have pictures...

Goes into overstuffed backpack and starts pulling things out.
Showing photographs

Y: Yeah that's this funeral that I went to in Maryland

R: wow. You took pictures at a funeral?
Flipping to the next photo
Who's that

Y: That's Dave, I stayed with him in Connecticut for a couple days. Totally cool guy. He has this German Shepard, I think...Flips through more photos... There it is. Isn't it adorable?

R: Yeah. So what was Connecticut like?

Y: Boring. Yeah, but I was all over the place.
Walks out of the room, and then turns around
So let's talk about you! What's up, what have you been doing? Do you still hang out with Mike?

R: Mike?

Y: Yeah

R: Uhh, I don't know who that is...

Y: Wait, Mike? Seriously? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else.

R: Yeah.

Pause

R: So what were you doing?

Y: I just told you! I've been all over the place. You know, just hanging out.

R: You should have kept in touch.

Y: I know, Yeah, but whatever, I'm here now!

R: Yeah

Y looks around, starts looking through the bookcase

Y: Oh wow, no way, this is so cool

R: Which one? Oh yeah, I really like that stuff,

Y: Yeah totally, I love graffiti.
Flips through and sits down
Hey, can I borrow this?

R: Oh. Umm...

Pauses, Y takes pause to mean yes and starts to put it in her bag.

R: Actually, wait. I think I've given you enough.

Awkward

Y: Oh. Yeah sure, whatever,

R: yeah.
Short pause
Confident
Yeah.

There is silence as they look at each other a little awkwardly. Ethereal music comes on. We cut to a quick awkward hug goodbye and then Y leaves. We see R close the door, cut outside to Y walking away down the sidewalk.

Credits.