The weeks leading up to the shooting weekend- post 1.

In the last blog, I set myself a target as Producer- be in an organised position with regards to sorting out locations and actors. 
Since my blog post last month, a lot has happened. I organised my first ever casting and rehearsals, which took place last Wednesday and I have been in close communication with the Bath Film Office to push forward the applications, which have demanded many detailed risk assessments.  I have now cast my actors, which I am very excited about as they are very easy to work with and are very talented. 


The auditions:
As soon as we began this project back in early January, it became a major priority of mine to cast actors in good time. Back in year one of my degree, I was unable to make a film because we ran out of time, and that was a real disappointment. This time I wanted to succeed in casting actors, and carry it out officially, instead of just hiring friends. 


A couple of weeks prior to the auditions, I was invited to attend a showcase of third year performing arts films at Bath Spa University. This event allowed me to head-hunt possible actors to fit the characters of Voyeur, the actors that I noted on the evening turned out to be the actors I have cast, so this was a great opportunity for the efficiency of the planning stages of the film.


I used a central location to hold the auditions- The Velo Lounge. This provided Craig and I with the chance to invite the actors that I 'spotted', and further observe their abilities as performers, but it was also about how easy it was to relate to them as people.


Locations:
As is to be expected with the bureaucratic nature of applying for permission to film in a public place, it has taken longer than expected. We are close to the deadline for the production folder to be handed in and still, there has been no official confirmation. I know that it will be passed in time, as everything has been done to aide a smooth running, but it is a worry considering what happened with my film in first year. 


All in all, the production is all coming together, we have one last script rehearsal on Friday, the day before the shoot and then that is us ready. In the meantime, it's one last push to get the production folder complete. 


If you are considering using Bath for your next film, the web link below offers all the contact information you need:


http://visitbath.co.uk/site/media/filming-in-bath