My short film SHECKY films this weekend.
Here’s hoping it all goes smoothly.
I’d write more but there’s still a lot of stuff to take care of.
(Incidentally, donations are still being accepted for covering post-production costs. Let me know if you’d like to chip in.)
T-minus one week to shooting my short film SHECKY, which means constant checking and re-checking of the seemingly infinite list of “stuff that needs to get done”.
And just about every item on there involves me asking a ton of questions to those with much more experience and doing my best to not feel foolish while doing so.
Fortunately, everybody has been extremely understanding and patient while explaining, coupled with “You’re actually doing a really good job.”
Certainly doesn’t feel that way.
One of the things I severely dislike is not knowing how to do something I’ve set out to do. It’s very frustrating and can easily throw you off-kilter. But nobody’s good at something they’ve never tried before. (Hello, screenwriting!) Mistakes will be – and have been – made, and the best thing to do is learn from them.
Which is what I’m trying to do with this.
I’ve also been told on multiple occasions of how excited everybody is about the project and being part of it, and how great it’ll feel during the shoot and once it’s all over.
That’s what I’m hoping (post-production notwithstanding). In the meantime, back to the list.
Just two weeks to go until we shoot my short film SHECKY, and there are a lot of things I need to take care of. It’s a list that feels like it never ends, or at least like every time I check something off, two or three more take its place. I’m doing my best to deal with a few items each day.
I suspect it would be very easy for things to fall through the cracks, instantly rendering them as forgotten – which means they would inevitably be needed in some kind of vital capacity or else the whole thing is shot to hell.
Which is why I’m doing everything I can to stay on top of that list and keep things moving.
It is my objective to have as much stuff ready to go for that first day of shooting so that when everybody shows up we can get right into it.
It’s exhausting and challenging, and definitely a crash course in learning how films are put together – even if it’s only a short.
Like when we start out as screenwriters, there’s a lot I don’t know, so I’m taking the time to learn as I go. Mistakes will be made, questions will be asked, and I’ll learn from all of it.
Each day involves adding a few more items onto the list, or maybe a new expense (which also seem to keep showing up). It’s always good when I can check off one or two things as “taken care of”.
All of this is part of the gargantuan effort to see this thing get made. Confidence and support from the cast and crew remains high, so I’ll keep working on reducing the number of items on the list. Don’t know if it’ll ever get to zero, but I’m sure gonna try.
-Donations are still being accepted to help with any and all SHECKY-related expenses (hello, post-production!), so let me know if you’d like to chip in. Every dollar helps, and perks and tier rewards from the crowdfunding still apply.
Just put “SHECKY project” in the subject line and I’ll send you the appropriate links (Venmo or PayPal).
Thanks!
First and foremost, a huge thank you to all the donors to the crowdfunding for my short film SHECKY. We hit 50%, which has helped:
-secure the location
-book the actors
-assemble the crew and equipment
Production is set for the end of the month, but you still have the opportunity to help with funds for post-production. Even if it’s just a couple of bucks, every dollar makes a huge difference.
Like with the crowdfunding, perks and tier rewards are available, including script notes, professional feedback on your film or acting reel, along with the opportunity to be a producer on the film.
“A new homeowner discovers he’s being haunted by the ghost of a comedian telling the same terrible jokes over and over, who refuses to leave – or stop.”
If you’d like to be involved with seeing this thrill-omedy become a reality, contact me here with the subject “Project Shecky” for the details and Venmo link.
Thanks!
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