Today was real. It was hectic. Our crew had ben blessed with 4 smooth days of shooting, and today was more like a typical day on a shoot. It was crazy. We had problems with the truck and it was late with all the equipment. Later on the camera’s battery connection came loose and we were delayed an hour trying to get it fixed.
But, we got everything. It came right down to the wire, but I didn’t have to cut any scenes. That was the goal. I never did. My crew gave me that ability and I am so grateful! There were a few scenes where we only got one take, but the actors delivered and gave me some great stuff to bring into the editing room.
It’s now the morning after the film. I woke up at 9:30am and I freaked out. “What do I need to do? I’m going to be late? Where do I need to be?” ran through my head. But I was good. The shoot is over. Time to get our film developed, transfered to HD, and begin editing with Alyssa Coates.
From the moment this idea sprouted on a phone call with Eric Svingen about one year ago, this film has been on my mind in one way or another. Countless drafts of the script, so many rewrites, hours of talking about it in class with my screenwriting and directing classes. We shot it, it’s in the can. I really feel like this film will be something for all involved to be really proud of. Everyone put so much effort and time into it and I appreciate it so much!
Ladies and gentlemen, that’s a wrap on Caleb Couldn’t Love.