Archive for the ‘Saying Goodbye Production Diary’ Category
Not Built in a Day
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will the filmmaking industry in S.C. After wrapping Saying Goodbye, it was incredibly apparent to us just how much of an impact just this short film had on our day-to-day workflow. Genesis Studios is a full-service marketing firm and production studio, and we depend on our valuable clients so that we can pay the power bill. Read the rest of this entry »
That’s a Wrap
Done! On Friday, October 9th, we wrapped principal photography for Saying Goodbye at Agape Senior Care in West Columbia. After a difficult first two days when uncooperative kitties made ensured that our progress was less than ideal, we pretty much blazed through the final four days–sans cat. We actually finished a bit early the last two days.
A Breather
Whew! The first four days of shooting Saying Goodbye have been long and full. We’re off Tuesday and Wednesday before resuming for the final two days Thursday and Friday. Although everyone involved has been fantastic, I think we all appreciate the breather we’ll get these two days.
This process so far has definitely been an adjustment for me. Read the rest of this entry »
&*@%$ Cats!!!
After three days of shooting, I have been clearly reminded about the old adage of working with children or animals (or both). Fortunately, we haven’t had to contend with children, but boy have we had to contend with cats. I’ll be kind and just say that we gave serious consideration to rewriting the story to incorporate an alligator instead. I think an alligator would be more cooperative. Read the rest of this entry »
Press Conference
On Monday, September 28, Genesis Studios president Cliff Springs announced the official launch of Emergent Films—a statewide, job and industry development initiative designed to facilitate the growth of the motion picture and film industry in South Carolina.
“What began last year with the opening of Genesis Studios continues here today with the announcement of Emergent Films,” says Springs. “We are committed to building a motion picture industry in this state one brick at a time. Had someone begun this sort of process years ago, the film industry would be alive and kicking in South Carolina. We at Genesis and Emergent Films want to make sure that 5 years from now producers, writers, directors, and every crew position is better off than they are now.”
Tomorrow’s Filmmakers
The S.C. Film Grant Program and Emergent Films share a common, critical objective–to teach and train students to be the filmmakers of tomorrow. With Saying Goodbye–a 2009 Film Grant winner–set to begin production October 2nd, getting the students up to speed in a short period of time required some old fashioned cram sessions. Read the rest of this entry »
Saying Goodbye
This is the official first post of Saying Goodbye. Quite a bit has transpired long before this post and the launch of Emergent Films. Numerous discussions and meetings with USC, Trident Tech, and the S.C. Film Office have been necessary to get all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed. Susan Hogue–a guest professor at USC who will head up the class for the students–has been instrumental in helping to keep the process moving and smooth.
