Finley Wade Pre-Production Notebook I

Greetings all! I had endeavored to make a new blog every couple days about my work on Finley Wade. That hasn't happened. Here's a quick rundown:

• I've making a series of props for the film. These include small bottles of liquor for use in the film (not real rum, just a brand of rum mentioned in the film).
• I'm making guns. Lots and lots of guns. There are 5 characters in the film who will need them.
• My wife, Kerrie, is now involved in the film. This is her first film, but she has expressed an interest so she will be working on wardrobe/costume and jewelry. Her first go-round should have been a smaller role, but she has stepped up and is feeling the pinch like the rest of us do when we do what we do. ;)
• I'm running camera,, too. We have done a series of tests so far with a Canon T2i DSLR and some really nice Nikon lenses we've borrowed from my friend Luke who is going to be using them on his upcoming feature, Holodad. They very much remind me of using my old 16mm film camera. Oh how I sometimes miss that camera! Sometimes.
• I have developed a makeshift Steadicam-like camera stabilizer I've nicknamed "The Clipper." Picture is shown above.
• Since I'm running camera, I'm insisting on using storyboards. They are helping a lot and Melissa and I are making some great headway. We had better: production formally starts on May 8th, 2010! Holy cow, that's coming up fast!
• Our production coordinator for this project is Rosie Zwaduk. I have worked with Rosie on a couple projects already, but this is the first time she is working with Fried Egg Films, LLC and doing more than just minor project roles. She is our Project Coordinator. I think that's her title anyway! Rosie is great to work with and she is almost a Nazi about organization so she may have to die... just kidding. ;)

I promise to TRY to put up regular updates including videos, photos, various notes, etc. If you are so inclined, we are actively seeking funds for our film. Any amount you feel you can contribute would be most appreciated and you're not just giving it away for free! No, no, we have a whole slew of levels from our failed Kickstarter project. Go to the Finley Wade site for more information.