Script Changes

Hey guys,

I can’t make it to the meeting thrusday if it is at 4:30, so would anyone object to meeting at 5pm? REPLY ASAP if that is an issue.

I reviewed the script in its entirety this weekend, and jotted down a few notes.

February 12, 2008

Hey guys,

just a reminder that you should be getting permission for your filming locations!! I’d LOVE it if you guys had a plan as far as when you’d like to complete filming and all that jazz. That means that you need to:

–get permission to film/find out if there is certain protocol that needs following (like having a professor or officer present)
–set a date(s) to film PREFERRABLY before spring break!!! that gives you two weeks.

Certain locations such as the photo lab won’t require permission as long as you do it at an hour where no one would be working in there.
GR needs to be filmed on off hours…probably should check in with them.

BRING ALL SUCH INFORMATION ON THURSDAY!!

We can go over lighting Thursday also.

Email me for any questions or concerns or specific things that you think need to be discussed thursday. CHEERIO, DON’T GET SICK!!or feel better….

Alana

February 6, 2008

Hey guys,

Tomorrow Melinda would like to meet with y’all very quickly to discuss the procedure for casting!! It’s important, so if you can be there, please attend, and bring ur calendars to check conflicts!!!

I myself will not be at the meeting, but please go it will make life easier for you. Also, you should be getting permission to film in your specific areas…keep in mind that it would be ideal if you completed filming before spring break!

Until next time,
Alana

February 4, 2008

Hey Y’all.

Just a reminder…

You should aim to have your projects filmed by Spring break, so we can come back and edit hardcore.

That means in the next couple weeks you need to:
–fine tune your scripts
–get permission to film if your location requires it
–cast your scene…if you’re not going to rely on MTA actors, hold your own audition or recruit friends. Just keep in mind the quality of the actors will make a huge difference!!

Melinda we need a date for MTA casting! LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHAT THIS DATE WILL BE.

Until we know the date, work on your script and get permission to film..get as much info about your location as possible (permission, and what you need to do before you film there/what props you need to get) before thursday so that thursday we can assess where we are!!

Taylor, mail me your script!

Much love and stuff,

Alana

January 25, 2008

Hey guys,

Those of you who are writing up scenes, just a reminder that I need those written up by tomorrow night!

What I need in these scripts:
-Basic dialogue
-basic blocking (the movement of the characters)

I don’t need this to be super developed, but put in as much as you can! I know you guys have other work to worry about also, but I do too, and I’m getting my scene done!! Email me what you have tomorrow night, and we’ll go over the scenes and develop them more this coming Thursday.

Those of you who haven’t been coming to the meetings…if you are interested in helping out with the Zombie movie, now titled “SICK” you MUST ATTEND THIS COMING WEEKS MEETING. Otherwise, you will not be credited as being apart of Muhlenberg’s first student organization created feature film. This could be huge for our organization…and we need people to work together to get this done!

Thanks guys, I can’t wait to get this moving.

Alana

January 6, 2008

Hello everyone!!

I hope everyone has had a great vacation so far! I know it was much needed. I have been doing applications for study abroad, grants, and sponsorship for trips…and also hashing out a “plot” for our zombie film!

Toward the end of the fall semester things slowed down a bit, and understandably so–everyone has a lot of work to do at the end of the semester…which is why I think it will be a great idea for us to really hit the ground running as soon as we get back!

When we met last, we discussed certain locations that will be essential for different reasons..for example the library, 2nd floor Haas looking out onto the front lawn, the photo lab, a dorm room…the front lawn itself, Garden room…these are the main areas discussed.

Since our main issue has been a plot, I took many of our ideas and wrapped them togehter the best I could. I hope you guys don’t mind me going ahead and doing that, but I think you will be happy with the result, and if not PLEASE BE HONEST SO WE CAN MAKE CHANGES ASAP!!!!

I made our general plot line so that several mini movies combine through one scene…that way we still have something to keep it connected, but everyone still gets wiggle room to make changes that won’t have huge impacts on the story if necessary.

When we get back I want the MFA to split into groups, that will each be responsible for completing one mini movie…that way no one has TOO much work.

Here are the scenes I have concocted (the parts indicated with ** are connecting sequences where the audience will see characters from different mini movies in the same scene, but they won’t interact—this will give the whole movie a better flow) ALL SCENES, and the film as a whole, WILL TAKE PLACE ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON, EXCEPT 1ST SCENE (I know a scene was already storyboarded. We will still use that, just need to find a place for it–i didn’t forget about it, just have to make connections for it!!!)

Zombie Scene (draft)

Katie Silverstein

Opening Scene

Zombie Timeline

This timeline will serve as the “plot” and the sequences we create will reflect the timeline. Add pieces to the puzzle!

October 17, 2007

Hey guys,

since we just got back from break, I feel like we don’t necessarily need to meet this week….does anyone oppose this? Let me know, and we can meet!!

If no one opposses, let’s meet at 6pm in CA 149 or 155 next Tuesday…or by the vending machines haha, whatever is available.

This weeks challenge theme–CATS! run wild with it people.

Things to think about until next meeting—
-Quick ‘N Dirty projects
-Zombie scene ideas….we need to get movin’ people! Jot down any ideas you have. I’ll probably write up at least a detailed walk thru of one or two scenes tomorrow during my box office shift and post it in our facebook group..I can’t do this alone though, so pleassssse post away in our discussion board. Perhaps I’ll make Tuesday a deadline for anyone who agreed to do certain scenes in our writers meeting—a detailed walkthru is my minimum requirement. We just need to get stuff down in writing.

I went to the Student Council dinner to find out about what they are doing for clubs this year. They are offering a website a lot like blackboard, but we can handle funds on it as well as other things! It looks amazing. I’m going to find out more about their funding to new clubs also and I’ll let you know what happens.

Coppa and McEwan! Feel free to relay on any info you want the group to have since we probably won’t be meeting this week.

Happy filmmaking!!
Alana

October 4, 2007

Hey guys,

find me on facebook, friend me if you haven’t already, and then browse the clubs for Muhlenberg Film Association. I just made us a club on facebook so we can correspond about projects and zombie scene ideas.

Our plot session was pretty good. I’ll post what we came up with on the facebook group and you guys can comment and throw in suggestions!

Next meeting will be Tuesday around 6:15pm, possibly in CA 149?? we’ll see how that pans out. If it’s not open we’ll congragate by the vending machines again.

Let’s make shirts! We’ll take a vote next time for shirts that say either “We like to watch,” or “We do it on camara.” Love it.

i feel like I’m forgetting something…mmm MAKE A VILLAINRY FILM!!!

If there’s anything else I need to tell you I’ll send out another message. Happy scene writing!!

Alana