"Sarge"

So, I wrote a short called Sarge with Shawn Booth. This is the Vietnam War sequence I was talking about. I am really having a blast with all of this. I called every talent agency and sent them our info. to include getting on all the actors websites and posting our casting call on there. So, needless to say, I have been getting an extreme amount of hits for the casting this Saturday.

Shawn and I where trying to figure out where to have the auditions and we are fortunate enough that one of Shawn's friends offered for us to use their establishment (which is a talent agency) for our auditions. We are expecting a big turn out and this location will serve well.

Besides actors wanting to audition, I have had quite a few people ask do work on the crew and that is really awesome, especially when you tell them that you can't afford to pay them a descent salary if one at all. I got myself a PA who is starting this Saturday and I have her managing the people as we audition people in the other room. Having a PA even more so, a competent PA is worth its weight in gold......its just that I don't have gold.....just food.

The scene opens up in the jungles of Vietnam amidst a ferocious firefight. To do this yes we are going to use effects in post but I am also bringing in a SFX coordinator who will be rigging up some squibs and bomb effects. That is definitely going to cool as hell.

In regards to costumes, I made contact with a great guy down in Florida. Doc is a Vietnam Vet and operates a massive warehouse of military uniforms. He also specializes in military advising for film and television. He is giving me a great deal on six U.S. Army uniforms from the late 60's early 70's era. Oh, and don't forget the weapons and grenades we are getting.

The next thing is scouting. Shawn has a contact with the Kualoa Ranch. For those of you who are not familiar, it is the location for several film and t.v. series.... Lost, Hawaii 5-O, Jurassic Park, Mighty Joe Young, Pearl Harbor and on and on. This is a great spot for many reasons one being that its terrain is diverse.

We're also talking with SAG and arranging the paperwork agreements on that....pain in the ass. With that comes insurance, workman's comp and permits ect.

I am also working on getting catering to come out but what the reality is, I will most likely end up cooking a bunch of stuff up and bringing it out. I am also looking at renting a tent and chairs given that we will be out in the jungle terrain of Oahu. Which brings up the necessity to spray for insects.

I am still looking for a make-up artist but I am sure we'll get one especially with SAG behind us.

Well, that is enough updates for now. I will get some shots of Saturday's auditions and post 'em up. We should also have a trailer coming soon.