So exciting updates of lens tests are fun to share but I want to give you insight into the WHOLE process so this is a paper work and re write update.
Writing:
Writing is re writing, and even though my script is action driven, character driven with not a lot of dialogue it actually makes the dialogue that much more important. There is a gun shot in the film so there are details around that that I am constantly trying to tidy up and make realistic. Our stunt director John Stead is really helping that come to life. He has co ordinated stunts on things like Total Recall, The Hulk and Robo Cop...I KNOW! He is the real deal and I met him working at Stratford last season. He is offering his time and expertise and passion for film making and he's our loan gentleman haha! We are a female dominated team, but I think he'll fit right in. He's a great human and amazing artist.
Paper work:
Paper work is the hardest for me. Sitting down and reading everything through when I just wanna dress up as Barbara-Anne and act is tedious. BUT ultimately it's good for me and for all future work I do understanding the paper work/admin side is really important. And it won't be as intimidating the next time I do it. We are doing an ACTRA Co-Op which means that people who are part of the union are allowed to work on this project for free so long as it is an equal profit share should the film make money. It's a lot of getting signatures and reading the fine print but fortunately ACTRA is amazing and very helpful.
The producing journey continues! Off to a work day with my Director, re writes and building the Barbara-Anne World!