Whew.
The last few days have been taxing. Let me tell you. There’s a lot to be done and there never seems to be enough time in a day.
Joel’s asleep and I’m burning up what little “Midnight Oil” I got left.
Thursday:
Joel and I met up with a Bail Bondsman by the name of Brian and he loaded us up with some really good information. His consulting is really helping us fact check our screenplay and helps a lot with the reality of what where attempting to capture in our film. He had some great stories to tell us and did a wonderful job of breaking down the science of Bonding and Bounty hunting. The relationships, the hierarchy, and the types of people it takes to run this industry. It’s an interesting way of life that’s for sure.
Brian, at his office in Denver.
Later that night, I’d arranged to meet with a few beautiful actresses at The Marquis here in Denver after my buddy’s band played, an amazing show by the way.
We chatted and I told them, in my best shmoosing director voice, about the character Alicia, our main character’s girlfriend. I was not dissapointed. They were all charismatic, enthusiastic and an overall delight to converse with. It was interesting to hear their individual ideas about the characters and the different perspectives on who Alicia can ultimately become on screen. I’m very excited to see what kind of chemistry develops and how well they interpret the themes of the film at auditions, early next week.
Friday:
Joel and I spent our morning meeting with a real life Bounty Hunter over breakfast named Alan.
Now Alan, in contrast to Brian gave us a little bit better of an idea of what the professional Bounty Hunter does in the field and what it takes to really sustain oneself in that line of work. Alan told us some great stories and filled us with a wealth of information to help prepare us in capturing realism and giving our movie life. He was a really cool guy and let us know the straight up truth of what he has to deal with on a day to day basis to keep his bills paid. He didn’t seem jaded or too rough around the edges, but still with enough attitude to show you he means business. Just a normal guy making a living. He had a very collected demeanor and charisma that only few possess. He was a pleasure to talk with and often made Joel and I laugh out loud at our table in the diner. Sometimes, it seemed, in his line of work you’ve got to have a sense of humor to be able to keep the stress off and maintain sanity.
Both of these guys gave us a lot of meat to chew on over the next few weeks as we prepare and polish our script.
Thanks guys.
Alan, hanging out with us outside of the Denver Diner.
Later, and for most of the rest of the day, Joel and I did some more test shots and a little location scouting. Together we’ve found a lot of interesting places that lend to a lot of new Ideas about how we’re going to portray the city. Especially an aspect of the city that’s often unseen. Beyond the beauty of it, and beyond the comfort a lot of us take for granted. Into, perhaps, a part of the city that most would rather remain unseen.
Again, interesing is the best way to describe it.
After a short dinner and a production meeting, Joel and I met up with an old friend of mine to talk about the part of Isaac, our main character and young Bounty Hunter.
Jerry is a cool kid, a smart and loveable guy. We talked for a good while about the role and to see if he had the chops to take it on, or at least come and audition for us. Both Joel and I were pleased with what he had to say and what we knew he could pull off.
Now, it’s a matter of the chemistry we see, not only in front of the camera but with our actresses as well.
Down the line as we speak with more actors and actresses we’ll get a better idea of who Isaac and Alicia really are.
Good luck to all!
Jerry, keeping us on our toes.
So, now it’s off to bed. I’m exhausted.
Hope you all had a wonderful day. I know at least, I had a busy one.
Keep with us. In the next few days some big things are happening and I’m eager to let you all in on it.
P.S.
A reminder:
Tomorrow night will be a fundraiser at the Starz Film Center, at the Tivoli here in Denver. We’ll be giving a presentation and showing some past work and behind the scenes stuff. There will be Wine, food and good times had by all. See you there.
P.P.s.
In the next post i’ve got some improvments for the blog, including a synopsis and more information about the plot, characters and tone of our film Colfax & 15th.
Stephen
