Hey SS people,

As some of you know, I’ve been trying to pull together a short film project for a while. Seems like a ton of stuff always goes wrong. Anyway, it looks like the current project may actually work out. So I thought I might post a little internet diary, or cyary. Get it? Cyber diary. Cyary. Get it? (Remember I coined the phrase first. )

It’s still early and plenty of stuff can go wrong but I’ve got a script, I’ve drawn up a (very low) budget for the project, and I’ve obtained permission to shoot from the necessary people at every location.

For those who don’t know, I work in television. I’ve gotten permission to use some equipment and Pia has graciously agreed to loan me some of her equipment if I need anything. (She even agreed to loan me her body but that’s personal between us! )

The next step is to cast it. That’s got me a little worried but there are a small number of roles and I feel confident I can work something out.

Once it’s cast, I’ll secure the locations and make up a shooting schedule. In the meantime, we’ve got to construct some props.

The film will be shot in the Salem, Oregon area, with one location in Dallas (Oregon), sometime in early to mid November. If there is anyone in that area interested in working on the project as crew, production assistants, or whatever, drop me a line. I’ll take all the help I can get.

I’m very excited about it because not only am I the writer/director/producer, but this has some visual effects, one of which was designed by me personally.

Title: Selfless
Logline: A woman discovers she’s not herself.
Runtime: approx. 12 min.

It’s a surreal sci-fi story along the lines of an episode of The Twilight Zone. Its main purpose is to showcase my abilities as a director.

I’ll keep everyone posted on my progress. Wish me the best.


Breanne

I think an internet diary is called a blog....someone already beat you to it.


Good luck with the short. Hopefully you'll give us all a squizz at it when it's done.

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films I think an internet diary is called a blog....someone already beat you to it.

Yeah, I know. I was just joking. Still, cyary is better. Okay, maybe not.


Breanne

Quoted from Breanne Mattson Title: Selfless Logline: A woman discovers she’s not herself. Runtime: approx. 12 min.

Sounds intriguing.

Breanne

Oh... the life of a director, no worries, you'll do just fine. I can only imagine how great it would be to direct something.  We've seen your talent on paper, now it will be even better to see it come to life.

Please do keep us posted.  Yes, best wishes too.

Ghost

I forgot and was looking for the "Like" button to click. Ha ha!

Good luck with it Breanne.

Cindy

Of course I'll wish you the best and a great sucess, Brea. I hope it will be one of many others film you will produce and direct.
cheers
Hélio

Breanne a director? And a producer? Whoa! Does your company accept unsolicited submissions?  

Good luck with this. Premise sounds very cool.

And I didn't know that Pia was loaning out her body. She did tell me once that she was gonna show me a picture of "the twins" but I thought she was talking about her daughters... hmm...  

But Brazil, yes, yes?

Send your script along with a cookie, Helio. Breanne would never refuse a bribe.  

Wow. Exciting stuff. Good luck with it, Bre.

Thanks everyone. Your support and encouragement really do help.

I spent yesterday evening at a grill-out with friends, many of them in television or the video production trade. I learned a little more about the editing program I’ll be using and it appears to do whatever I need it to do. So if my plans work out, this thing should have some cool little effects in it. Nothing like Avatar or anything like that. This film isn’t effects driven. But it will hopefully have a few really cool smaller effects.

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films Hopefully you'll give us all a squizz at it when it's done.

Of course. I plan to enter it into festivals. When it gets released publicly will depend on the rules of the festivals I enter. Most, from what I can tell, have a different set of rules for shorts than features. I know some require features to debut at their festival. I’ll have to do more research whenever it’s time to submit. I also have some other plans for it but I’d like to make it available to the public as soon as possible.

Quoted from ghost and_ghostie gal We've seen your talent on paper, now it will be even better to see it come to life.

Wow. That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you for that.

Quoted from Helio I hope it will be one of many others film you will produce and direct.

You and I both, my friend. I hope to direct a feature one day. I already know the one I want to do. It’s already written.

Quoted from Mr.Z Does your company accept unsolicited submissions?

Haha. I would if I could. Oregon is extremely filmmaker friendly. A lot of Hollywood films are shot up here. Too many to name. I have a fantasy about starting a studio in Oregon. Maybe someday. In the meantime, I’ll just focus on the project I’m currently working on.

Thank you all for the support. It really means a lot. I’ve had some experience as an organizer. I used to organize musical events and co-organize local charity events. So far this project hasn’t stretched my abilities too much, but only because of past experience. I have a feeling the casting and shooting phase is where I’m going to see my skills really put to the test. I’m looking forward to the challenge, though.

Thanks, all.


Breanne

Update:

I’ve been working really hard to pull this thing together. I finally managed to set up an audition time and date. I’m confident I can cast the project with actors I can work with and direct.

There was one snare. I had a much larger percentage of male actors contact me. I had to create a second version of the script with the main character changed to a male. I had no choice. I had to open the role to males or risk not finding anyone. Other than that, things look pretty good.

On the crew side, things are shaping up as well. I had meetings this week with prospective crew people. I’m happy to say I’ve got a DP and some experienced people to help out.

Once it’s cast, it’ll be time to secure locations. One location hasn’t worked out as I’d hoped. I have an alternative but I’ve still got a little time to try and find something closer to my original vision.

Also, I’ve got to have a crew meeting to go over equipment and stuff. Plus I need to get to work on storyboards. I’m making them myself.

More good news is that I found someone to help out with some props.

So far, so good. Looks like I might actually pull this off.


Breanne

Quoted from Breanne Mattson Update: So far, so good. Looks like I might actually pull this off. Breanne

Wow, Breanne! I haven't been around much lately and I didn't even know this was going on. Fabulous!! And why not! Knock the nay-say in the noggin Baby!

Sandra

Breanne,
Very ambitious project. It sounds exciting as well. This should really help you cut your teeth for bigger projects.

It sounds like you are having fun with it as well. That great. Keep us posted on your progress.

Take care.
Shawn.....><