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Update #3: Calling all extras, calling all extras!
Hello, everyone!
So, it’s been a while since you’ve heard a peep from me and VHS, but I assure you that the team and I have been extremely busy and hard at work with preproduction and finance for the film.
Although the bulk of our four week shoot is now slated to begin in early December, we will be shooting our first scene this September 25th on Martha’s Vineyard.
It’s a simple wedding reception scene, and we need extras!
Looking for about 30-50 heads.
Since many of you wonderful folks who contributed are Islanders, I thought it would be great to offer you a wee bit of screen time, should you so desire (the same goes to anyone from anywhere, if they feel like traveling).
Remember, the film is set in the late 1980’s, so if you’re planning to attend, appropriate wardrobe must be worn. Suits, tuxes, and dresses are all great as long as they don’t look noticeably modern. If you have anything left over from the 80’s, even better. Not looking for anything too flashy or silly (too “80’s”...) but any piece of legitimate garment would be excellent. More or less, just wear what you would wear to anyone’s daytime wedding.
The scene is going to take place during the middle of the wedding reception. Everyone’s job will simply be to mix and mingle as they would at a real reception (there will be booze! HUZZAH!), just no talking about the film (Duh).
As you recall from the Kickstarter description, it will be shot home-video style with a big shoulder-mounted VHS camcorder. You can feel free to acknowledge the presence of the camera, and even record a little “wish you two the best of luck” bit to the films newly-wed couple if you like (though I cannot guarantee it’s usage once we hit the cutting room).
The call time is tentative as of this moment, but the shoot will likely be taking place between 11am and 8pm. You will be fed (to the best we can muster - small budget, many mouths...), and you will be endlessly thanked!
If you are interested, please email me directly at brsweet@gmail.com with “VHS Wedding Reception” as the subject line. You will then be kept up to date with any important information regarding the shoot on the 25th.Thank you all again!
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-Benjamin
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A Robert Guzzio on April 21, 2011
Ben, congratulations! There is a Chinese Proverb: "The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities" Seize it, run with it, and enjoy it.
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Update #1: Amazing news!
Greetings everyone!
So it's day 10 and we're 36% funded! Incredible! (and ahead of schedule!)
A massive thank you to all of our backers thus far. You're all amazing.
BUT! On a different (and huge!) sidenote, Bryce Hodgson, one of our lead actors, and his latest film has just hit NUMBER ONE IN THE BOX OFFICE TODAY!
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2
Check it out!
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/diary_of_a_wimpy_kid_2_rodrick_rules/
CONGRATULATIONS, BRYCE!
Keep spreading the word, and keep supporting!
Go, Kickstarter, Go!
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louise Sweet on March 29, 2011
Congratulations, Bryce AND Ben....
Looks like an awesome duo to me!
Go, Kicktarter, Go, Go, Go!
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Benjamin Sweet is a Brooklyn based, award winning independent filmmaker. Graduating with a BFA from The School Of Visual Arts Film/Video Department and taking home the Best Feature Length Screenplay award from the 2010 Dusty Film Festival. After having written, directed, and produced several short films, music videos, and a 45 minute independent comedy series pilot, Film Spirit, Benjamin is currently in Preproduction for his first feature film project, VHS.
