The first draft of KINO has been edited. About 6 months quicker than I thought I'd do it. So I'm pretty stoked by that as new babies slow you down and it has.... but not as much as I'd thought... So on to a more precise cut and the sound mixing.
Sigh,
Maybe give myself a night off tonight hey?
Big love shouting out to the cavernous void that is the blog over edit time :-)
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sunday, 24 February 2008
Saturday, 22 December 2007
Kino Edit
KINO KINO
Happy Solstice! Happy Christmas!!!
How are you all? My how long since I last wrote anything.
Well the cave edit is on and it is slow and tricky. I love editing but it is such a process that its the cool memories and the odd meeting with an ex-Kino-ite that just propels me to carrying on. And the positive Greg texts which are invaluable. They are what made Spoken By Crowds get completed and what will get this one completed.
Greg is pushing MinstrelWallEye and the film We Are Hoodwinks which just needs a yes and we have a fucking good movie to make.
Clam Chowder is expanding too. I am now writing a film called MASANAGA, which has had the word Manga stuck to it in making it easier to understand, but I attribute Clam Chowder to it more. Taoist, graphic novel and Cool. It's a massive Matrix like film I've just finished the first draft to. It is so exciting a prospect but there's a long way to go. Probably millions of pounds of investment of a way to go but it'd be sooo cool!
I feel wrong not mentioning something.. and pretending all's normal for KINO and the future so I shall mention it now because it's happening and like I said it feels pretensious not saying anything. It's all cool but things are changing.
There is a sadness from Minstrel Wall Eye, as the Kimster has made her wonderful mark in KINO and with Chowder but is no longer continuing. This is a sad day for the films and for MinstrelWallEye in general as one of the generals has retired. As for me, when one's world is so heavily embedded in these stories and the making of them it is a sore day when someone leaves who is so close to ones heart and vision. Clam Chowder, Office Verve and all those films of the future will miss her terribly.... BUT but I hope the Theatre treats her majestically as I know whatever she does she will excel at, big time. I cant wait to see her first production.
I'm sure Kim will describe the beauty of the theatre soon and I hope her future will be as beautiful... Fucking theatre :)
Ok so I should have a bath and try focus on what the fuck should be the first thing to go for.
xm
Happy Solstice! Happy Christmas!!!
How are you all? My how long since I last wrote anything.
Well the cave edit is on and it is slow and tricky. I love editing but it is such a process that its the cool memories and the odd meeting with an ex-Kino-ite that just propels me to carrying on. And the positive Greg texts which are invaluable. They are what made Spoken By Crowds get completed and what will get this one completed.
Greg is pushing MinstrelWallEye and the film We Are Hoodwinks which just needs a yes and we have a fucking good movie to make.
Clam Chowder is expanding too. I am now writing a film called MASANAGA, which has had the word Manga stuck to it in making it easier to understand, but I attribute Clam Chowder to it more. Taoist, graphic novel and Cool. It's a massive Matrix like film I've just finished the first draft to. It is so exciting a prospect but there's a long way to go. Probably millions of pounds of investment of a way to go but it'd be sooo cool!
I feel wrong not mentioning something.. and pretending all's normal for KINO and the future so I shall mention it now because it's happening and like I said it feels pretensious not saying anything. It's all cool but things are changing.
There is a sadness from Minstrel Wall Eye, as the Kimster has made her wonderful mark in KINO and with Chowder but is no longer continuing. This is a sad day for the films and for MinstrelWallEye in general as one of the generals has retired. As for me, when one's world is so heavily embedded in these stories and the making of them it is a sore day when someone leaves who is so close to ones heart and vision. Clam Chowder, Office Verve and all those films of the future will miss her terribly.... BUT but I hope the Theatre treats her majestically as I know whatever she does she will excel at, big time. I cant wait to see her first production.
I'm sure Kim will describe the beauty of the theatre soon and I hope her future will be as beautiful... Fucking theatre :)
Ok so I should have a bath and try focus on what the fuck should be the first thing to go for.
xm
Saturday, 8 September 2007
8th Sept and I'm Editing
Just quickly cause I'm a bit tired but today Kim left for Rose Bruford, and Greg left a few days before. So a whole has a hole in it and so in the post came two things I needed to begin editing. They came today and I began. That's 1 day before the two month mark since we began filming! How fucked up is that!
The few tapes I've captured look wicked but I won't speak too much about the edit until I start snipping! But Simon watch out scenes'll start flying at you soon.
I also want to get Clam Chowder (The comic Gothic Faery tale) edited as soon as possible as I hope to send it to Dazed and Confused to see their thoughts on the film and some awesome imagery!
So I am trying desperately not to mull too badly over the leaving of my special guys, and the dull lump in my throat and the burning behind my eyes is constant but today I decided I wanted to bask and be proud and work hard! And that is what I shall do because what we've achieved as artists and friends is incredible!
God Bless
Love xm
The few tapes I've captured look wicked but I won't speak too much about the edit until I start snipping! But Simon watch out scenes'll start flying at you soon.
I also want to get Clam Chowder (The comic Gothic Faery tale) edited as soon as possible as I hope to send it to Dazed and Confused to see their thoughts on the film and some awesome imagery!
So I am trying desperately not to mull too badly over the leaving of my special guys, and the dull lump in my throat and the burning behind my eyes is constant but today I decided I wanted to bask and be proud and work hard! And that is what I shall do because what we've achieved as artists and friends is incredible!
God Bless
Love xm
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
End of the Beginning
Ok so my car is all packed up and I'm ready for the long drive home!! Really, really dont want to go! Can I just say before I started this film I wasn't a 'gusher'...but you people have turned me into one...I secretly like it.
Principle photography finished on monday with the 'Dominatrix' scene, and it finished how it started, great atmosphere and awesome commitment. Buck, Abi and Rob were amazing, and I think the scene will be great, and Ruth you may be the greatest hostess in the world, fantastic actress aswell..get it all on your CV. Ha Ha! Was a strange evening though, because there was a tinge of sadness in the air, people knew it had come to an end (for actors), but the way I see it, I much prefer to walk away from a project feeling sad about leaving people than running away screaming for the hills!! I'm dreading the void that will be left by you guys...I may just start walking around with a machete and bullet hole in cheek.
I just want to say a massive thankyou to you Marco (Big Daddy C), for letting me be part of all this, you should be beyond proud of what you have achieved, said it before and say it again how you have managed to get such a group together I will never know (and remember Marcos work has only really just got started on this project, good luck mate, you know where I am)! Everyone should be proud, this film is going to be unbelievable to watch, I was in enough awe watching people perform from behind camera, let alone when its on screen! Thank you to every single person who helped and worked on film, mum Becky, Sab, Rob, Simon, Becki, Zi and loads others who gave us space to film. Just simply wouldn't have worked without every single one of you. Kym can I have a promise from you....I want one of the first copies of your books, detailing your theatre theories and teachings, because I'm seriously going to want and need one of them, you have been inspiring to work with madam and I cannot wait till our next project!
Ok, ok I am done gushing! Will miss each and everyone of you, good luck with everything you all decide to do, you are all talented enough to do anything, hopefully see you all soon....not the end, just the beginning!!!
Love Greg
x
Principle photography finished on monday with the 'Dominatrix' scene, and it finished how it started, great atmosphere and awesome commitment. Buck, Abi and Rob were amazing, and I think the scene will be great, and Ruth you may be the greatest hostess in the world, fantastic actress aswell..get it all on your CV. Ha Ha! Was a strange evening though, because there was a tinge of sadness in the air, people knew it had come to an end (for actors), but the way I see it, I much prefer to walk away from a project feeling sad about leaving people than running away screaming for the hills!! I'm dreading the void that will be left by you guys...I may just start walking around with a machete and bullet hole in cheek.
I just want to say a massive thankyou to you Marco (Big Daddy C), for letting me be part of all this, you should be beyond proud of what you have achieved, said it before and say it again how you have managed to get such a group together I will never know (and remember Marcos work has only really just got started on this project, good luck mate, you know where I am)! Everyone should be proud, this film is going to be unbelievable to watch, I was in enough awe watching people perform from behind camera, let alone when its on screen! Thank you to every single person who helped and worked on film, mum Becky, Sab, Rob, Simon, Becki, Zi and loads others who gave us space to film. Just simply wouldn't have worked without every single one of you. Kym can I have a promise from you....I want one of the first copies of your books, detailing your theatre theories and teachings, because I'm seriously going to want and need one of them, you have been inspiring to work with madam and I cannot wait till our next project!
Ok, ok I am done gushing! Will miss each and everyone of you, good luck with everything you all decide to do, you are all talented enough to do anything, hopefully see you all soon....not the end, just the beginning!!!
Love Greg
x
Monday, 3 September 2007
Gratitude
We have done it! What a summer... Can any of you believe what we have achieved? Well I am up in 3 hours for work and all I can feel is gratitude to the most amazing people I may ever meet.
I'll write more very soon but ... 1st draft done 15th June, Shoots begins 9th July-last scene filmed 3rd September! Fucking amazing... SO,... It's a Wrap on the principal shoot...
Bless all of you
I love you all very much
xm
I'll write more very soon but ... 1st draft done 15th June, Shoots begins 9th July-last scene filmed 3rd September! Fucking amazing... SO,... It's a Wrap on the principal shoot...
Bless all of you
I love you all very much
xm
Sunday, 2 September 2007
Dominatrix
Well, I really am beginning to feel the glue of the film relaxing and the world becomming normal again! It really is gutting. I haven't felt this for some years. I tried to make experiences that achieve these highs and lows but although I do live for these lows as well as highs, I can't say that they are easy!. These lows are so difficult. Shit man! Big breath... The summer is closing, the new terms begin, and people step to their lives again... It's the jerk back to those lives, which are as good as anything else, that's tricky. It's like grief or a wrench as real as anything.
However I am so looking forward to this cool scene. Buck is back,
Abby is in a dog collar, as is Rob! and Greg dons his gimp mask! Sab is doing his beautiful camera work and Simon listens to the world like noone else... I think Ruth, John, Rosie, Beck, Kate are around and Kim is popping to the after drinks at mine after her work while My Becki and Finn and little one sleep above. You see that is life isn't it? We should just keep filming man!
Argh! Big fucking fuck!!!
Sorry for low but I'm a bit fucked... And I like to say either way!
Big kiss though and loads of love to you all
tomorrow will be awesome
mx
However I am so looking forward to this cool scene. Buck is back,
Abby is in a dog collar, as is Rob! and Greg dons his gimp mask! Sab is doing his beautiful camera work and Simon listens to the world like noone else... I think Ruth, John, Rosie, Beck, Kate are around and Kim is popping to the after drinks at mine after her work while My Becki and Finn and little one sleep above. You see that is life isn't it? We should just keep filming man!
Argh! Big fucking fuck!!!
Sorry for low but I'm a bit fucked... And I like to say either way!
Big kiss though and loads of love to you all
tomorrow will be awesome
mx
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Fast Food Joint Blues
Well so far I am too tired (Another 4am end and 7am wake up :) to feel the blues which are coming! They loom like a distant rainstorm... 
the wind is changing and the rain is coming. However I feel that the destiny of this film and the purity, and the positive vibe of this film will make the rain storm one to enjoy, one that will enhance memories, any tears are of gratitude for an experience that will not be washed away by a few spots of water!...
This is special! The friends and the film! And the experience.
The film has gone from first draft to principal shoot completion in 2 full moons. I think that is nearly unheard of. And we made it for about £1500. Which for what we have is a fucking miracle!
The Audition shoot
at the Picture Drome and the Fast Food Joint scenes were I must admit two scenes I was really scared of, but yet again these generous humans come along and give us their space to work in. They leave us to it and hope we respect their space which I hope they know we did.
Thank you to Peter Carr (Picture Drome) and Yasson (And PAPA-4 Cousins) for their generosity and to all those who gave their time up to audition, (And obviously to the crew and cast)
This was the last main day of shooting where we had all day to film not knowing what we would be up against and yet again we were committed, punctual, and it looks gorgeous.
This was Kim's last main scene too and it is Greg's on Monday (I can't wait for the dominatrix scene) I must tell you That these two guys have got an amazing future ahead of them as actors as have John and Ruth. Such talents. The others I haven't yet had chance to see them pushed but I hope to soon. Kim and Greg both leave for London on the 8th I think. This rain storm maybe harder to come to terms with. If I didn't have Beck and Finn and the newly born to be and the gang, I think I'd follow them!
God bless everyone again. What a bunch of talented and moreso fine humans I have come to love
xm
the wind is changing and the rain is coming. However I feel that the destiny of this film and the purity, and the positive vibe of this film will make the rain storm one to enjoy, one that will enhance memories, any tears are of gratitude for an experience that will not be washed away by a few spots of water!...This is special! The friends and the film! And the experience.
The film has gone from first draft to principal shoot completion in 2 full moons. I think that is nearly unheard of. And we made it for about £1500. Which for what we have is a fucking miracle!
The Audition shoot
at the Picture Drome and the Fast Food Joint scenes were I must admit two scenes I was really scared of, but yet again these generous humans come along and give us their space to work in. They leave us to it and hope we respect their space which I hope they know we did.
Thank you to Peter Carr (Picture Drome) and Yasson (And PAPA-4 Cousins) for their generosity and to all those who gave their time up to audition, (And obviously to the crew and cast)
This was the last main day of shooting where we had all day to film not knowing what we would be up against and yet again we were committed, punctual, and it looks gorgeous.
This was Kim's last main scene too and it is Greg's on Monday (I can't wait for the dominatrix scene) I must tell you That these two guys have got an amazing future ahead of them as actors as have John and Ruth. Such talents. The others I haven't yet had chance to see them pushed but I hope to soon. Kim and Greg both leave for London on the 8th I think. This rain storm maybe harder to come to terms with. If I didn't have Beck and Finn and the newly born to be and the gang, I think I'd follow them!
God bless everyone again. What a bunch of talented and moreso fine humans I have come to love
xm
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