Monday, May 09, 2005

Project Greenlight Episode 7

There's not much to say about this one. It looks like the crew was coming together and getting the job done. I think this was a good learning experience for John. It's a game of give and take when you don't get to run the whole show (such as when you do a short).

There was a few cast problems. One actor had already lined up another job after Feast and he needed to have long hair for it. So he wasn't going to cut his hair. It was a bit longer than it was in other shots. Since all the action takes place in one night it's very important that everything matches. Some of the crew got haircuts like his character and he went ahead and did so too. It made for a funny scene and shows the commitment of the crew but really if your job is to have short hair then keep it short. If you're afraid that a bigger job might come by later on then don't commit yourself to a project.

Also, an actress showed up drunk. I mean really. If I showed up to work drunk I would probably be fired if not suspended. Granted, they do need her so they can't just find a replacement. But I'm sure her name will go around to other producers and the problems that they've had with her. Not brining your best can hurt you, especially when they tape the process and air it on national TV. Oops.

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