Official Film Blog
August 6th, 2009
Well, well, well...I'm away right now and have limited computer access so don't be offended if I don't reply right away to your comments...:). But I just wanted to come on quickly to share some news, some congratulations, some updates...First of all, I just watched the final episode of the Casting Call...and I wanted to say "Congrats" to Sanna, who is, as we all know, insanely gorgeous and talented. I'm sure she will do fabulous! And hey - Nicole - you were personally my favorite finalist. Though it was hard to choose a favorite. I'm very sorry you didn't get the part (my sister is EXTREMELY sorry - she loved you) but I was thrilled that you got a part on the series anyway, that was a nice surprise. I'm thinking Missy or Cheyenne? Who knows. Anyway, moving on...my computer is still as crazy as it was a few days ago...:(. But no worries I'm sure it'll be fixed soon. And...hmm that seems to be it. Well, thanks for reading! I'll be back at home in a few days.
August 2nd, 2009
Okay, thanks to Havek Reekel we have a much better way of transporting audio clips! The old plan was to have you guys upload a video of you saying your lines to youtube. Then I would VIDEOTAPE (I kid you not) the screen and upload that video to my computer and extract the audio. Needless to say that would provide us with horrid sound quality. Sooo...here's the new plan. You guys will make your videos. You will then (if you can) convert the video to audio form using Garage Band or a similar program. If you can't, then you can just use the video. You will upload to Sendspace.com, which I believe is free and does not require registration. Keep in mind that the file you upload has to be 300 MBs or smaller. If your file is too big you can break it into pieces. You will send me the URL to your upload. And I will be able to download it and put it straight into the movie. This should be FABULOUS. If you have any issue with this at all let me know and we can sort it out. Also, when you record your video, please try to make the sound clean as possible - no static, feedback, or background sounds at all if you can manage it. Find a quiet room and record! Thank you - you guys are great!
August 1st, 2009
Alright, we've got some big news to catch up on already. First off - I'm still accepting auditions. For anyone who's read the Private Books, you know that there are zillions of characters. So anyone - all ages, genders, etc. - who's interested, just let me know. Second off - and this is big - we're going to have a later start than planned. The recording was supposed to start this past week. Unfortunately, my computer has been having problems - specifically with the Sims 2 and iMovie, the two programs instrumental in this project. I've no idea what's going on, but I am trying very hard to figure it out and fix it up. Hopefully we might be able to start again this coming week. Let's all pray it's not a virus! Third - all you ladies who haven't turned in auditions - please get them in! I want to cast you!
P.S.
Right now I have an assignment for you: when you get a chance go on to Youtube and look up "Downtown Romeo". It's a 3 episode long Sims 2 series by Crzeimasha (starring our very own Havek Reekel) that is absolutely AMAZING. The sets, the filming, the acting, and so on are very impressive. Watching it is extremely enjoyable, as well as educational for you voice actors. So check it out! I'd like to forewarn you that the beginning of my movie is okay, but nowhere near as impressively filmed as this. But it gets better because I learned and improved a lot. So when you see the first few minutes of Private, don't be disappointed! The filming gets a lot better! Oh, and by the way, the prologue for Downtown Romeo doesn't have voice acting, but the actual episodes do.
Photograph by Paige Delaney
AUDITIONERS
Amber *cast*
Cydney *cast*
Justine *cast*
Alicia *cast*
Kelli *cast*
Morgan *cast*
Lynette
Raee *cast*
Madeleine *cast*
Daneat *cast*
Logen
Krystal
Dalena
Ally
And just to clarify, this is not an official production. I am in no way affiliated with Kate Brian, and I make not making profit from this movie. I own nothing! But auditioning is great experience and, according to Amber, looks great on a resume.
Private Script
Script written by Elizabeth Klein
Based on the book series by Kate Brian
Scene 1: Reed and her father are in a taxicab. They have just entered the streets of Easton the town, and Reed is so shocked by the beauty and class of the town that she calls for the cab driver to stop, just so she can take it all in.
Reed: Wait! Stop the cab! (bit longer than 1 sec ) (dazed) Oh my God…(a bit longer than 1 sec) What kind of town is this? (a bit longer than 1 sec) Louis Vuitton, Versace, Anna Sui…No Dunkin Donuts, no McDonalds, no concrete…(4, almost 5 secs) Seriously, Dad, can you believe this place? It’s amazing…(4, almost 5 secs) Um, sorry, sir, keep going…(a bit longer than 1 sec)
(Cab drives to Easton and pulls up in front of school. Reed gets out and looks at the school dreamily)
Mr. Brennan: (getting out of cab) Thank you, sir! (1 sec) (walks around side of cab to where Reed is standing and gives her hug) (softly) Hey, bud, you’re finally here. (1.5 sec)
Cab Driver: (driving away) Thank you sir! (1.5 sec)
Mr. Brennan: So…let’s find your dorm. (1.5 sec)
Reed: (quietly) Okay. (1 sec)
(They walk to Bradwell)
Reed: This is it…Bradwell. (3 secs; don’t say “Bradwell too fast)
Mr. Brennan: Well, here we are….Now if you get lonely, want to come home, don’t hesitate…(3 secs)
Reed: (quietly but happily) Okay, Dad. (a bit longer than one sec).
Mr. Brennan: Well, that’s my cue to leave… (2 secs) Can I have a hug? (2 secs)
Reed: Of course. (a bit longer than 1 secs)
Mr. Brennan: (quietly) I’m so proud of you, Reed. (2 secs)
Reed: (quietly, slightly tearfully) I love you, Dad. (2 secs)
Mr. Brennan: Love you too. Goodbye. (2, almost 3 secs)
End of dialogue.
Scene 2: Reed’s in the office of her awful guidance counselor, listening to her spew disconcerting phrases of doom. (?) Reed tries to keep her chin up in the presence of this pessimistic, condescending woman.
Mrs. Naylor: Easton Academy is one of the best in the country. (2 secs) Which is why most public school students have trouble matriculating (2 secs). You will not be one of those students, correct? (almost 2 secs)
Reed: That is correct. (1, almost 2 secs)
Mrs. Naylor: Confident, are we? Hmph. Let’s look at your schedule. (4 secs) Alright. It looks like most of your courses are considered senior level by your old school. (4 secs) You are going to have to do a lot of extra work to keep up. Up to it? (4 secs)
Reed: Yeah. I mean, I hope so. (2 secs).
Mrs. Naylor: Let’s see…your schedule is sorted…you’ve reviewed the Conduct Agreement. AH! The Honor Code. The Honor Code will ensure us that you will not cheat or help another student cheat. We believe above all in tradition, honor, and excellence. You will sign this code in all of your classes. That is all. You may go Miss Brennan. And I wish you the greatest luck fitting in with America’s…best and brightest. (24 secs)
Reed: Thank you! (1 sec) (under her breath) Bitch. (1 sec) (leaves)
Scene 3: Reed is understandably rather bummed after her meeting with Mrs. Naylor. She walks on campus dwelling on her guidance counselor’s “advice”. Little does she know that within a minute she’s about to meet the campus hottie. Thomas Pearson nearly clips her in the head with a baseball but is impressed with her catlike reflexes and comes over to chat her up. Despite being attracted to him, Reed tries to keep her head and disdainfully reject his obvious advances.
Reed: (walking across campus) (sarcastically and to herself – slight muttering) That was helpful. Stupid bitch obviously thinks I’m some white trash dolt from a backwater town. Great to have her on my side! (continues walking) (7 secs)
Thomas: (playing catch with Josh Hollis) (cocky) Catch THIS, Hollis! (2 secs or less) (throws ball out of control and sees that it will hit Reed) WOAH HEADS UP! (1 sec)
(Reed catches the ball just in time. Thomas, impressed, makes his way over to her)
Thomas: (oozing charm) Let me guess…you’re new. (3 secs) I’d remember reflexes like that. (2 secs)
Reed: Um, yeah. I’m Reed Brennan. I’m new (slight chuckle). (3 secs)
Thomas: (edging into slightly seductive voice) Figured. (reaching out to touch her shoulder) I always remember a pretty face. (3 secs)
Reed: (getting offended and flustered; bats his hand away) Yeaahh, I’m sure. (2 secs) (walks off).
Thomas: (following her) (amused) That was a compliment, Brennan. (2 secs) (looking around secretively) If I play my cards right, maybe you’ll (seductive whisper) thank me for it? (3 secs)
Reed: (embarrassed and extremely flustered; pushes him away. Next part should be indigant and almost angry) Oh – oh my God. Arrogant, are we? God, it’s like you don’t even know how to socialize. (6 secs) (calming down; rolling her eyes and walking away) Whatever. And don’t follow me. (3 secs)
(Thomas watches her walk away, smiles, and walks away to rejoin the game of catch.)