Schermann Song – First Teaser Trailer
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July 27 (Shooting Day #22)
- a little sad….only 8 more shooting days left. We wrap on August 6th – it will be an epic night.
- worked Christina hard today – she killed it
July 28 (Shooting Day #23)
- 4 more shooting days for scene work…then 3 days for dance sequences…..home stretch here we come!
- kinda enjoy making my shot list the day of the shoot – (a huge departure from my usual method of shot listing the entire film beforehand)
July 29 (Shooting Day #24)
- filmed my cameo today….hopefully it’s not a deleted scene
- moved to 2nd location: shot in Astoria (Queens) disguised as NYC – we’ll see it it works
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July 23 (Shooting Day #19)
- wrapped — much needed day off tomorrow — exhausted
- to me being a director often consists of wanting “A” — but given the choices of “B” or “C” — & making that critical decision on the fly
July 25 (Shooting Day #20)
- today was the only day where all the lead actors share a scene together – gonna explode from all the talent in one room (this video contains a sneak listen to “Moth to a Flame” — one of the original songs in the film — it shows the diverse range of Schermann’s composition)
- wrapped another 12-hr day – have to admit I was kinda stressed going into today – filmed a HUGE scene (with tons of coverage) with some of my most favorite talented actors!
- during these stressful shooting days….sometimes I have to remember to stop and enjoy what I’m doing
July 26 (Shooting Day #21)
- I am……CAMERAMAN!!! — (Joe Schermann shot this picture of me while we filmed a rooftop scene in Astoria)
- finished the day….rooftop hangout under the stars with the actors/crew – beautiful night
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I’m speechless and honored that Adam Daniel Mezei of PMD-For-Hire would talk about my projects and cast with such high praise.
And after seeing this…I may even have a next project to work on with Christina Rose.
ADM Videoblog #67 — “Grab-Ass Fridays” — Gary King of “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song?” from Adam Daniel Mezei | ADMTV on Vimeo.
In between takes with the cast
L to R: Christina Rose (“Evey) – Debbie Williams (“Summer”) – Joe Schermann (“Joe”)
Discussing the scene with the actresses
July 17 (Shooting Day #14)
- today was the first day I got to work the the great Jenn Dees again — along with my other favorite usual suspects
July 18 (Shooting Day #15)
- Shooting Day 15 – halfway mark — come on 2nd wind!!
- emotionally draining scene tonight – wrapped around 3am — proud of my actors Christina and Mark
July 19 (Shooting Day #16)
Blocking out a scene with actors Mark DiConzo and production mgr Daryl Ray Carliles — I play a trick on them around 01:10 where I pretend to drop my iPhone (again) — (Warning: R-Rated language)
July 21 (Shooting Day #17)
Christina Rose and I make an announcement while on set
July 22 (Shooting Day #18)
- filming the song “I Hate Summer” with Christina Rose – Actress
- Just wrapped a 13-hr shooting day of the production – great teamwork – great day!
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July 15 (Shooting Day #13)
- planes, trains, cars, helicopters, ice cream truck, construction work, kids, delivery trucks, gawkers, jackhammers, table saw, neighbor’s rock music…..just a few noise issues
Another account from the day (please forgive the Godard-ian camera work)
July 14 (Shooting Day #12)
- busted out another long shooting day — but happy with the results
- had this for my meal break
July 13 (Shooting Day #11)
- 4am – home from a long day of shooting one of my favorite musical numbers “Write Me a Love Song” — Day 11 of 29 in the can
Christina Rose & I on set before we head into what would be a 10-hr shooting day (my wife Susie is running the camera)
July 12 (Shooting Day #10)
- with the NY Summer heat – it feels like we’re making BODY HEAT 2
July 9 (Shooting Day #8)
- converting some footage to ProRes before heading out for an evening shoot in Brooklyn at the Flying Saucer Cafe!
July 8 (Shooting Day #7)
- Day 7 wrapped!! 22 to go baby!!
- Fixed the phone thanks to crew member Luis
Joe Schermann diary
July 7 (Shooting Day #6)
- shooting in 90+ degree weather is no joke…
- first casualty from the film shoot (my 1-week old iPhone!)
I think my wife wants an iPhone
July 6 (Shooting Day #5)
- very proud of my cast and crew
- first day with Mark DiConzo (as Gunther)
July 5 (Shooting Day #4)
-first musical number “I WANT” today – Christina Rose (as Evey) blew me away
The conversation
CINEFIST – Crowdfunding with Gary King & Gregory Bayne from Sabi Pictures on Vimeo.
note: around 02:28 I say “indiegogo” when I meant to say “OpenIndie“
July 4
- so tempted to make a teaser trailer today….
- production meeting to confirm schedule for Shooting Days #10-29
- so yeah the 5D does has some limitations, but man I just love it
July 3 (Shooting Day #3)
- first dance footage begins – Evey kills it
- Day 3 in the can! Bedtime now but still too wired to sleep! quick production meeting in the morning then reviewing footage for the holiday!
July 2 (Shooting Day #2)
- Shooting Day 2: Electric Boogaloo
- late night ahead prepping for Day 3 of How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song tomorrow — (may even try to edit Day 1 footage too — I think I’m crazy!)
July 1 (Shooting Day #1)
off to shoot DAY 1 of How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song!!
June 30
working on the shot list
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