It seems like an eternity since my last post (roughly three months). Since then, I have traveled all over Europe, been doing pre-production on my feature film Broadway Bound, and have begun my studies as a Directing fellow at the AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles.
I'll try my best to fill you guys in on what has been happening. Production for Broadway Bound has been posponed until Summer 2009, which will give us more time to develop the script and get it into the best shape possible. A new producer has come on board, and we will now be co-producing the film. Once the script is complete, we will be making offers to our wish-list of actors (Natalie Portman, Ryan Gosling), who will hopefully sign on. Currently, Emmy-Award Nominee / National Board of Review winner Louise Lasser (Bananas, Take the Money and Run, Requiem for a Dream) has signed on to play Dorthy Palmer.
I recently finished Directing my first dramatic short film at AFI entitled Za'er (Visitor). It was a fun little experience, however, it was a bit stressful working with people who didn't believe in my vision. I am glad I was able to experience the difficulties of working with a screenwriter, since I am so used to writing my own films. It was good preperation for the future (working within the Hollywood studio system).
In the next few weeks, I will be fleshing out the script for my second AFI Short Film (Nine Twelve) which I will also Direct. I won't get too into the story right now, but it is an extremely controversial and personal film that will take place the day following 9/11. A producer has already come on board, and I am currently in the proccess of selecting a Cinematographer and Production Designer.
Stay tuned for more blog entries. I will try my best to update this blog as much as possible, now that I have a little more time.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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