Almost a wrap
We've probably hit around the 90-95% mark at this point in terms of filming. Considering Whately took about a year and a half to do, I honestly can't figure out how we've been able to make it this far in only a few months time. I'm sure the EXTREMELY long hours we've all pulled, as well as all the talented and helpful people involved in crew and cast this time around has been a tremendous help.
Alex has moved to Chicago, so the remainder of filming has been handled primarily by me and Demian. Luckily the most complicated of things were done with Alex when he was around, and now we're just tying up some loose ends here and there.
Though, we're definitely nearing the finish line in terms of production, because so many people are wrapped or near-wrapped. Jon Saulmon and Melissa Sacco wrapped their performances as some of my favorite villains to date a few weeks back. Sean Mulkerne and Daniel Rossi as the romantic lead and his hippy sidekick wrapped this past weekend after some final beach filming and some ADR looping. I honestly don't think anyone who's seen Whately and doesn't know Dan on a personal level will recognize him at first in this film. The man is without a doubt a chameleon.
Tom Karpe is nearly wrapped, which is a huge thing, considering he IS the title character, after all. Tom really has come a long way for someone who didn't start out as an actor, and I certianly hope he's proud of his work, because i am. David Plescia, as well, who has been utterly hilarious this entire production as Deputy Barney. With every word that comes out of that characters mouth, it's a hundred times funnier when it's Dave saying it.
This weekend we wrap up Jen and Joe, leaving very few people and scenes remaining. Then, after a brief detour (promised Mike over a year ago i'd edit footage form his wedding together for him, so being that late with it, gonna make sure that gets done in the next few weeks), it'll be back on to post-production.
The set was torn down about a week or two ago, and, while it was wonderful to be working on an actual set this time around, and be able to just come in and get to work, after that breakdown session (hey, we're indies, we can't afford a breakdown crew...we ARE the breakdown crew!), I will be so glad to never see that building/set again. But, definitely a fun time while we were there. Anchor Eddy's came to life exactly as it had been in my mind for these past few years, and it was an amazing feeling to see something from your imagination built from scratch like that.
I really can't wait to get to editing this puppy. I know a lot of people have some reservations about doing a light comedy after something so dark and great as "Whately", but this is gonna be a really great film..without a doubt a vast difference from Whately, but just a fun story, with lovable characters, played to the hilt by a teriffic cast, and with a moral center and heart that makes me very happy and proud to have done this film.
Wow, that certianly is a mouthful, isn't it? Well, that's about it for now. Hopefully as soon as filming official wraps andwe start moving into post, the site'll get updated with some new pics, new bio pages, new faces, and behind the scenes and stills form the film!
Alex has moved to Chicago, so the remainder of filming has been handled primarily by me and Demian. Luckily the most complicated of things were done with Alex when he was around, and now we're just tying up some loose ends here and there.
Though, we're definitely nearing the finish line in terms of production, because so many people are wrapped or near-wrapped. Jon Saulmon and Melissa Sacco wrapped their performances as some of my favorite villains to date a few weeks back. Sean Mulkerne and Daniel Rossi as the romantic lead and his hippy sidekick wrapped this past weekend after some final beach filming and some ADR looping. I honestly don't think anyone who's seen Whately and doesn't know Dan on a personal level will recognize him at first in this film. The man is without a doubt a chameleon.
Tom Karpe is nearly wrapped, which is a huge thing, considering he IS the title character, after all. Tom really has come a long way for someone who didn't start out as an actor, and I certianly hope he's proud of his work, because i am. David Plescia, as well, who has been utterly hilarious this entire production as Deputy Barney. With every word that comes out of that characters mouth, it's a hundred times funnier when it's Dave saying it.
This weekend we wrap up Jen and Joe, leaving very few people and scenes remaining. Then, after a brief detour (promised Mike over a year ago i'd edit footage form his wedding together for him, so being that late with it, gonna make sure that gets done in the next few weeks), it'll be back on to post-production.
The set was torn down about a week or two ago, and, while it was wonderful to be working on an actual set this time around, and be able to just come in and get to work, after that breakdown session (hey, we're indies, we can't afford a breakdown crew...we ARE the breakdown crew!), I will be so glad to never see that building/set again. But, definitely a fun time while we were there. Anchor Eddy's came to life exactly as it had been in my mind for these past few years, and it was an amazing feeling to see something from your imagination built from scratch like that.
I really can't wait to get to editing this puppy. I know a lot of people have some reservations about doing a light comedy after something so dark and great as "Whately", but this is gonna be a really great film..without a doubt a vast difference from Whately, but just a fun story, with lovable characters, played to the hilt by a teriffic cast, and with a moral center and heart that makes me very happy and proud to have done this film.
Wow, that certianly is a mouthful, isn't it? Well, that's about it for now. Hopefully as soon as filming official wraps andwe start moving into post, the site'll get updated with some new pics, new bio pages, new faces, and behind the scenes and stills form the film!
posted by David Dellecese at 2:55 PM
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