Film: "The Job"

So, The Job, a short film I directed back in July, is officially completed and has been submitted to film festivals, including South by Southwest, SF International, Tribeca, and New Directors/New Films. We're waiting to hear back and are excited about our chances.

For those of you who don't know, the film is about Dana, the assistant manager at The Cinema Social movie theater. While she doesn't do well with friends, family, or love, she at least has her job. After the incumbent manager goes on maternity leave, Dana thinks she's a shoo-in for the newly vacant role. When she finds out otherwise, she is left without the one thing she's been able to hold on to and begins a slippery descent...

In the meantime, ya'll can check out a small preview of the film by clicking the image above.

More updates around the bend!

Screenshots: "The Job"

Shmello. I am running on two hours of sleep (and to be honest, it's not even for a good reason... no bananagrams, no connect-the-dots, and worst of all, no vanilla wafers...), so I'm posting these screenshots and then promptly passing out!

So without further ado...

Dana (Laura M.) is dreaming of a true love's kiss.Pollock (Aaron M.) has 24-one hour increments to save the world from a constant terrorist threat.

High school spanish teacher Georga (Laura Q.) forms a singing club filled with talented misfits. Hijinks ensue.

Dana (Laura M.) and Pollock (Aaron M.) begin a journey to unite the various Arabian desert tribes against the Turks.A newspaper-mogul/dog (Frederick) dies in seclusion, leaving many to question the signifance of his last words.Marcos (Marcos), Georgia (Laura Q.) and Jason (Jeff B.) all think it was you who stole the cookies from the cookie jar.Jenn (Jenn D.), a firey and spoiled Southern belle, copes with life, love, and death during the Civil War. "I know it was you Pollock. You broke my heart.""Whoops. That's not supposed to go there..."Grandma Julie (Sheila M.) is not impressed by the flower in your hair.Someone ate Dana's (Laura M.) sesame cake.

I got nothing...

Hey Ryan, way to take an extraordinarily long time to do this.

Production Stills: "The Job"

Well, hello there. As promised, here are a few production stills from "The Job." Unfortunately, my friends Candice and Erin could only come to the first day of shoot, so please enjoy an excess of photos from that day, and absolutely none from any of the other shoot days. We win!

For now...

Kevin (A.D.) and I discussing the first shot. As well as me noting Kevin's impeccable facial hair. / © C.ChanMe talking to Eric (D.P.) about the weather. I think it's cold. He disagrees. / © E.TaoThe boys doin' work. I am most likely out drinking a red bull. / © E.TaoHighly motivated friends-turned-extras = Unmotivated movie theater employees. Boom! / © E.TaoI think I smell good. Once again, Eric disagrees. / © E.TaoOh snap! What an ethnically diverse crowd. Looking sharp in those blue tees. / © E.Tao

Whew. That took a long time. I'll be gettin the footage in my hands soon, so then ya'll can see stills from the actual footage.

Thank you Candice and Erin for the time and the photos. Actually there was one last photo Candice took that was spectacular, but I haven't quite figured out how best to incorporate tall/vertical/portrait/hot-dog style photos in this here blog. They mess up the clean formatting. Hmm. So click me for now.

G'day.