Update #33: “Schermann Song” Pre-Production Begins the Full Tilt Boogie
Here we go!
As I embark on my next project — a feature film musical title “HOW DO YOU WRITE A JOE SCHERMANN SONG” I plan to give some updates of the Pre-Production process. Principal Photography begins on July 1, 2010 so I’ve got a lot of work to do.
I honestly wasn’t sure if people would want to be involved in the process but I’ve got some nice feedback that there is indeed interest — which is really cool. So hopefully I’ll be able to make some videos (with myself and the actors) and blogs sharing insights or my process on some of the following: script breakdown, making the shooting schedule, rehearsals, auditions/callbacks, wardrobe shopping, location scouting, camera tests…
Is there anything else you’d like to know about? If so, please leave me a comment and I’ll see if I can work it in somehow.
You can also follow the progress here:
http://www.grking.com
http://www.JoeSchermannSong.com
thanks for your continued support!
Gary King
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I discovered the joy of watching films at an early age thanks to my parents. It was only later in life that I realized I wanted to make them as well. I studied Psychology in school and entered a career in Human Resources, but was not fulfilled creatively. After 5 years in the corporate world, I walked away and in 2006 moved from the Bay Area/Silicon Valley to New York in order to pursue filmmaking full-time. I haven’t looked back since.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have 5 feature films under my belt: 3 works of my own and 2 “for-hire” films. I prescribe to the “one for me – one for them” philosophy where I love making both commercial and personal films. My latest feature is a musical/drama “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song” which has been 2 years in the making (many thanks to our Kickstarter backers!!). I’m excited to share it with audiences in 2012.
When not working….oh who am I kidding I’m “working” all the time now in some fashion because I love what I do. I’ve got movies on the brain.
