The task at hand may sound easy but it was much harder than expected. I've been involved in different productions but not from the point of starting from scratch. My group consisted of 5 of us including 3 writers. As a unit we were able to think of a concept, compose a script, secure locations and filming equipment by Saturday morning. The whole day of Saturday consisted of filming. As a group we each had to fill in as positions that a full production set would have had. I, at one point was a camera man, controlled lighting, and sound tech all in one scene.
Filming for Saturday concluded at 9:30 P.M. I was in charge of editing the project. Which I planned to do that night at work (don't ask how I'm able too). I had to be at work at 11:30 P.M. and we were still an hour away on location. So, I race home to upload the footage to my computer but there was an issue reading the storage device. SMH! I was forced to leave to work.
I had to work my shift at work 11:45-8:00 A.M contemplating the whole time how the short film was going to be edited. Once I got off work I made phone calls to have the footage sent over individually through the internet which was a long process. Soon as I step in the door home I get focused. I make a bowl of Pops cereal and get to editing. I edit the project from 8:30 A.M. - 1:40 P.M. giving myself just enough time to export and submit the project by 2 P.M.
On 0% sleep in the past 24 hours I head out to the festival with my group partner Deja. As we arrived to the festival the other groups films were already being played. Which every group in my opinion that participated did fantastic. To achieve a task with groups as small as two people to groups of 12 in that small amount of time allowed is eye opening. It was fulfilling to hear other groups share that they haven't slept or even changed their clothes since filming. It showed to me the dedication and sacrifice that I share when I'm included on a project.
I'm very hard on myself when it comes to critiquing my work because I know the potential of my work. My editing job wasn't the best which can be seen in the visual do to sound issues. The editing process was rushed. I take full responsibility. With that said our project didn't win any award. But, the feedback from the audience was just as awarding. Deja who played Samantha became a celebrity for the evening because everyone loved her performance. And, despite the technical issues many people shared with us that our message for the film is what kept their focus. Our film was apart of their consideration for winning an award after viewing it.
LWOP (Life Without Parole) was a concept introduced by writer Sir Wormly and built upon with additional ideas from writers Shaun Floyd and Andrea Meshel. Samantha is a newly released convict that is preparing to sit down with her mother and father for the first time since being incarcerated my The audience enjoyed our project and shared how many people can relate to the film. Which is always our goal as film makers. Overall this was a great experience working on my first short film on the production side. Trust me there will be MORE!
I wasn't going to post the film due to the technical issues but as a group we decided that we will re-shoot some scenes and fix what's needed. Before we do that I decided to share the version that was submitted with my #BYODFAM. Check it out below and leave your thoughts in the comments!
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