...being shut down, losing a day of production, and all the expenses and preparation that go along with it... after all the phone calls and deliberations... we can shoot at the park that shut us down. ...and there is no permit fee after all.
But just in case, I started building sets. In another few days, my studio will look like a log cabin. With all the uncertainty surrounding locations, (even the one’s we think are solid) it seems like the smart thing to do. It’s a controlled environment, and as long as I keep paying rent, nobody is going to deny me access.
We’ve got 3 days to get our shots at the park that shall remain nameless, and then we’ll focus on the studio for the second cabin. Then we’ll finish our exteriors at another private park. At least that’s the plan... it may change a million times, but that is filmmaking.
The important thing is I am learning valuable lessons, and beginning to think more and more like a producer, while maintaining the artistic balance of director. And above all, I think that is why I’m doing this... to keep learning and growing as an artist.
Personally, I find filmmaking one of the most challenging undertakings. There are so many areas to manage, and so many things that can and do go wrong, and much of the time is spent putting out the fires that pop up everywhere - whether it is a location that falls out, the rain when you need sun, or and actor that flakes out when you’re counting on them. If you want to find out who your friends are, make a film - they will be the ones who are still standing by your side when the dust clears, and they will be just as dirty as you are.
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