12-30-2003, 03:24 AM
ah fuck it. I'm just going to go to bed...here's the rest of what I've got...
We are in the process of hiring an actress from a performing arts school in Boston to play the part of Sydney. Now. Lee has already seen a picture of Sydney and obviously we were not able to find a 5'5" white jewish girl who looked enough like her. So. We have a black chick instead. Don't worry. The script in development handles this plot twist superbly. Plus. Lee has already shown to be a spineless coward and will sit through this no matter what.
I have included both an overview of the process and the shooting schedule that has been developed (one of the guys in on the joke is an independent movie director)
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Overview:
I spoke to my brother about this project, and he has agreed to edit it. He is sn editor for Showtime, and will use his equipment to professionally create a cool DVD with graphics. We had discussed the format and need to provide him the following:
1) All the raw footage from the Sydney/Lee date. I'm thinking we set-up 3 hidden cameras, as well as secretly micing the table and faux Syndey.
2) As DVD extras, we will have interviews with all participants before and after the meeting. In the "before" segment, we will discuss the history of the bit, have a "behind the scenes" walk-through of the restaurant and set-up, and an overview of the casting of Jada. The "after" segment will feature discussions with all participants, and a climactic extensive interview with Mr. Lee as the closing. Hopefully (lets cross our fingers)we can get a tear down Lee's check as we fade to black.
My brother said he can turn this around in about 3 weeks. Just to toss-out a preliminary date, what do you guys think of Saturday, Jan24th? I will (of course) drive up for this event.
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production schedule
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Alex/Brant, I just got off the phone with Derrick. We decided that you Two will co-chair location direction. We need you two to come up with an appropriate restaurant for this venue (since you are local). The place needs to fulfill the following requirements:
1) We will all be at the place to witness it, so we need good places to hide/shield ourselves. IF LEE SEE'S ANY OF US, THE BIT IS DEAD!!!!!
2) The place should have areas to place three (3) hidden cameras, as well as a mike under the table.
3) The place should not be too loud, or too dark (we need good audio and video, or else the whole thing is a waste of time)
4) Preferably, this place will not be too crowded (kind of harkens back to the sound factor)
5) The food must be reasonably priced (or else Lee won't agree to go there).
6) Preferably, this place is in Allston
7) Management (or at least someone there) needs to be "in" on the event so we can get proper sightlines and seating and also get the cameras/mics set up. That surprisingly probalby won't be that difficult.
Please scout several locations and give me your top 3 by the end of the week. We are on a shoestring budget here ($1000) so everything must be followed to a tee.
The preliminary production schedule for "Do you Like Hot Dogs?" is as follows:
Dec 29-Jan 3: Location scouting (Alex/Brant)
Jan 3: Final location decided (Alex/Brant)
Jan 7: Final casting decision made (Cesar)
Dec 29-Jan 9: Rough script and notes prepared for actress (Cesar/Brant/Alex/Derrick)
Jan 9: Notes/Script given to actress
Jan 13: Conference call with all participants
Jan 16: Final preparations made. Cesar/Derrick drive up to Boston in The afternoon. Location re-scouted. Cesar/Brant/Derrick/Alex have dinner/drinks to put the finishing touches and make any last-second changes. Interviews will be given for the DVD extra "before" section. Jan 17: D-Day. In the afternoon, interviews will be given for the DVD Extra "before" section (everyone except Lee). Dinner expected to be at approx. 6:30. Interviews will be given for the DVD extra "after" section (including Lee).
We are in the process of hiring an actress from a performing arts school in Boston to play the part of Sydney. Now. Lee has already seen a picture of Sydney and obviously we were not able to find a 5'5" white jewish girl who looked enough like her. So. We have a black chick instead. Don't worry. The script in development handles this plot twist superbly. Plus. Lee has already shown to be a spineless coward and will sit through this no matter what.
I have included both an overview of the process and the shooting schedule that has been developed (one of the guys in on the joke is an independent movie director)
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Overview:
I spoke to my brother about this project, and he has agreed to edit it. He is sn editor for Showtime, and will use his equipment to professionally create a cool DVD with graphics. We had discussed the format and need to provide him the following:
1) All the raw footage from the Sydney/Lee date. I'm thinking we set-up 3 hidden cameras, as well as secretly micing the table and faux Syndey.
2) As DVD extras, we will have interviews with all participants before and after the meeting. In the "before" segment, we will discuss the history of the bit, have a "behind the scenes" walk-through of the restaurant and set-up, and an overview of the casting of Jada. The "after" segment will feature discussions with all participants, and a climactic extensive interview with Mr. Lee as the closing. Hopefully (lets cross our fingers)we can get a tear down Lee's check as we fade to black.
My brother said he can turn this around in about 3 weeks. Just to toss-out a preliminary date, what do you guys think of Saturday, Jan24th? I will (of course) drive up for this event.
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production schedule
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Alex/Brant, I just got off the phone with Derrick. We decided that you Two will co-chair location direction. We need you two to come up with an appropriate restaurant for this venue (since you are local). The place needs to fulfill the following requirements:
1) We will all be at the place to witness it, so we need good places to hide/shield ourselves. IF LEE SEE'S ANY OF US, THE BIT IS DEAD!!!!!
2) The place should have areas to place three (3) hidden cameras, as well as a mike under the table.
3) The place should not be too loud, or too dark (we need good audio and video, or else the whole thing is a waste of time)
4) Preferably, this place will not be too crowded (kind of harkens back to the sound factor)
5) The food must be reasonably priced (or else Lee won't agree to go there).
6) Preferably, this place is in Allston
7) Management (or at least someone there) needs to be "in" on the event so we can get proper sightlines and seating and also get the cameras/mics set up. That surprisingly probalby won't be that difficult.
Please scout several locations and give me your top 3 by the end of the week. We are on a shoestring budget here ($1000) so everything must be followed to a tee.
The preliminary production schedule for "Do you Like Hot Dogs?" is as follows:
Dec 29-Jan 3: Location scouting (Alex/Brant)
Jan 3: Final location decided (Alex/Brant)
Jan 7: Final casting decision made (Cesar)
Dec 29-Jan 9: Rough script and notes prepared for actress (Cesar/Brant/Alex/Derrick)
Jan 9: Notes/Script given to actress
Jan 13: Conference call with all participants
Jan 16: Final preparations made. Cesar/Derrick drive up to Boston in The afternoon. Location re-scouted. Cesar/Brant/Derrick/Alex have dinner/drinks to put the finishing touches and make any last-second changes. Interviews will be given for the DVD extra "before" section. Jan 17: D-Day. In the afternoon, interviews will be given for the DVD Extra "before" section (everyone except Lee). Dinner expected to be at approx. 6:30. Interviews will be given for the DVD extra "after" section (including Lee).