AUDITIONS

I have last minute things to do before I rack out tonight. I am so excited to see people read my words and bring my characters to life. I have already received one audition via internet submission because he is on the Big Island and can't make it way over here.

We really are expecting a ton of people. I have received well over 150 emails in regards to the film and auditions. Like I said earlier, I contacted every talent agency I could and most were kind enough to help out.

We have the time blocked from 12pm - 4pm and we still think we will be there longer. Then when we leave, we have an interview to do that will probably be 2- hours.

The important thing is that I love this stuff because the work is so demanding. I am still waiting on the price quote for all the costumes and uniforms. I am putting together the VC outfits myself. I also cant wait to have Bruno come out and start blowing stuff up. That will be sick.

I am getting ready to take off for these auditions. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I am really looking forward to seeing my characters played out in various ways. I already a guy send us his audition via internet and that was really good. I really have the feeling that the turn out will be ridiculous. Three days ago I erased over 50 emails from my files and as I sit now, there are 83 emails all about the auditions. Then of course the talent agencies have called me and I sent them all the information they need, so really, they didn't to write me to get info. I am thinking 60-80 and if 100 show up I still wont be surprised.

Paying actors is really a must. You know there was a series about a movie being made just like this one and this guy made a really point. Put the money where you will see it on the screen. That really helped me make some good decisions about spending.

For instance, we figured out ways to where multiple hats rather than spend money hiring someone to do a trivial job that would costs us $100/day. Also, we worked the script so we minimize the bullet hits and explosions as they are all $100 a pop. Meaning if need another take.......and you have 2 bombs go off and a bullet hit w/ a squib.....yeah do the math it can expensive quick.

So anyway, I am getting out of here. I am taking some pics of the auditions and we'll see how everything turns out.