It’s not you, it’s me

Dear Columbus, We have to talk. Don’t get me wrong, the last three years have been great. We’ve shared some good times and some even better food. That’s right, I’m looking at you, Northstar Cafe! Anyway. The thing is, I think I should be seeing other cities. There’s somewhere else: Chicago. Now I know what [...]

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John Cunningham for mayor

Tonight we went to Weinland Park in Italian Village to shoot John Cunningham’s response ad, which we will air a week from tomorrow on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. It was a lot of fun and Bill did great as usual. He’s so funny and he really gets the character, even though John Cunningham [...]

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Photo blog entry, producer’s iPhone edition

Here are some fun pictures Aryeh took on set Thursday night.

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Day 3 of filming for “The Candidate”

We filmed a guy willingly getting hit with a water balloon Thursday night. Steve, who is playing Matthew, was braced for it and took it like a champ. My brother got caught in the crossfire/aftermath but being the pro he is, he didn’t stop rolling despite the shock (or the droplets of water on the [...]

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Day 2 of filming for “The Candidate”

I’m learning a new lesson with this project, and it is that delegating is very important for one’s sanity. Paul did a much better job with last night’s photo shoot than I would have, and his being there freed me up to help test the new light kit and assist Bill with wardrobe selections. It [...]

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Here we go…

Filming began this evening on “The Candidate.” It’s late, so I can’t say a whole lot about it. Just know that it was awesome, and we are 1/6 of the way through production. That is more than 0/6, and that is important. Everyone was awesome, the shots looked and sounded great and I feel awesome [...]

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The magic of filmmaking begins

Today, a lot of problems got solved. We have yet to have a director of photography commit (we have at least three noncommittals) but we found sound equipment and a lighting director. The Summit Workshop, the sweet local recording studio I’ve done a couple videos and a blog for, will be loaning our group a [...]

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Full cast at last

As of today, we have people committed to each role in “The Candidate”. Took long enough, sheesh. “Beacon Alley” and “Paper Cuts” spoiled me, I realize now. I am meeting with our Alice and Lauren actresses tomorrow at a coffeeshop near the photography supply store where Aryeh and I will be picking up equipment after [...]

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Production Schedule for “The Candidate”

All shooting will start no earlier than 6 p.m. and wrap no later than 9:30 p.m. each night. Monday, Aug. 23: 6:30 p.m.: 20. EXT., Dennis, extras, Stacey’s street/yard 7:30 p.m.: 22. EXT., Brittany, Dennis, Stacey’s yard Location: Italian Village Tuesday, Aug. 24: 7:00 p.m.: Photo session with John Cunningham for fake campaign materials Location: [...]

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The perks of having creative friends

Look at the amazing recruiting flier Stacey drew up. I think I want to make a poster out of it or something. She’s hanging it up around OSU. I need to think of somewhere to put some up this weekend. Any ideas?

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