Make The Lake

More photos from the shoot and fundraising

mascnz — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:43:12 +0000

Sarah Julianne, our onsite photographer, has some photos from the shoot on her website, SarahJulianne.com

We are currently in the editing stages of the film. Unfortunately we have to reshoot two scenes for continuity purposes. We’ve done a draft schedule and budget, and have worked out that we need to raise $1200 in order to reshoot. We will also have to find a new DOP for the day, as our DOP Philipp is returning to Germany soon (best of luck, Philipp).

We’ve got our wrap drinks next week with the cast and crew. It’ll be good to catch up and we’re looking forward to thanking the team for their hard work.

Please check back here for more on the upcoming fundraising.

Patricia Hetherington
Producer, The Lake

Filed under: Cast, Crew, Post Production Tagged: Filmmaking, Fundraising, on-set photos, Philipp Kehm, photos, Sarah Julianne

Some photos from the shoot

mascnz — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:05:17 +0000

Thanks to Hayley Budulis, Unit Manager, for these photos from the shoot.

Philipp sets up a shot.

The joys of shooting outside. We managed to cope with the freezing weather and drizzle.

Peter swerves to the Lake

Thanks to Hayley for letting us use her car for this scene. The sound team working hard: Finn, Sound Mixer, and Laura, Boom Op.

Liz Kirkman as Carlie

We had many blankets on hand to keep our actors warm.

Logan Pithyou as Peter

Carlie by the Lake

More photos to come.

Filed under: Production Tagged: Hayley Budulis, Liz Kirkman, Logan Pithyou, Philipp Kehm, photos, principal photography, short film, Whitby, Whitby Lower Lake

It’s a wrap on principal photography

mascnz — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:42:24 +0000

We’ve had a fantastic 3 days of shooting. Thank you to all of those who were involved. It’s been a crazy week. We’ve got a couple more cutaways to shoot on Sunday, and then it’s editing time.

Lee, the writer, came on set on Sunday. He was blown away by the crew on set, all together because of his story.

Keep an eye here for behind-the-scenes photos by Sarah Julianne. We’ll be posting links or the photos themselves here.

Thank you again.

Patricia Hetherington
Producer, The Lake

Filed under: Crew, Post Production, Production Tagged: Lee Sentes, photos, principal photography, wrap

And so it begins

mascnz — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:54:23 +0000

I thought I’d write a quick update whilst waiting for tomorrow’s afternoon tea to bake. Shooting starts tomorrow (26 April 2011). Production Manager Beckie Lockhart and I have spent today preparing food for 26 cast and crew. Last minute rehearsals with our new Peter were run today. Everyone has been working really hard to get to this point. We look forward to working with you all on the day.

A shout out to James at Rubber Monkey for helping us out with monitor equipment. Thank you!

And another shout out to Paul at the Victoria University Film Department for helping with much needed gear. Thank you!

Time for bed. It’s an early start tomorrow.

Patricia Hetherington
Producer, The Lake

Filed under: Preproduction, Production Tagged: Preproduction, production, Rubber Monkey, short film

One week to shooting

mascnz — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:17:31 +0000

It’s all go. We’re all exceptionally busy leading up to principal photography next week. We’ve finalised all but 2 members of our crew. We’re doing final schedules and call sheets, booking the last bits of gear, collecting items for the Art Department, all in preparation for tomorrow: our final Production Meeting before shooting starts.

We were contacted by Josie at crewbooking.co.nz and asked about our production for their e-newsletter, which went out today. If you’ve read about our production from the Crew Booking website, welcome. Please have a look at our Cast and Crew page, which we’re updating with blurbs now.

Keep an eye here for information on the shoot and how it went. We’ll even get some photos up.

It’s been a long road to get to this point. On behalf of David, Lee, and myself, who have been making this film for over 2 years now, thank you to the crew and cast. We look forward to working with you on set next week.

Patricia Hetherington
Producer, The Lake

Filed under: Cast, Crew, Preproduction, Production Tagged: cast, Crew, Daily call sheet, film, film production, making movies, NZ Film and Television, Preproduction, principal photography, short film

Less than two weeks to shooting

mascnz — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:33:55 +0000

Principal photography is happening in less than two weeks. Our Art Department are running round next week picking up props; rehearsals with the actors have finished; and a dress is being made for our lead actress.
We’ve found a replacement 1st AD, and have confirmed our Unit Manager.
We are currently looking for a runner for 26 April. We’re after an enthusiastic and vibrant person to join us for one day. will have their own vehicle and a full drivers licence. Transport will be reimbursed and food provided, but otherwise the role is, unfortunately, unpaid.
Applicants should email makethelake(at)gmail.com with their CV and a brief introduction.
Thanks,
Patricia Hetherington
Producer

Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Art Department, Crew, crew call, Preproduction, production

New Crew Call and delays in shooting

mascnz — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:50:17 +0000

There are a few roles in our crew that have yet to be filled. We’ve just placed new ads on StarNow and The Big Idea. Links below lead to the StarNow listings.

First AD – our amazing first AD, Anne, is sadly being taken away from us. She’s helping out until we find a replacement. Could it be you?
Sound Mixer - to work with our boom op.
Grip
Gaffer
Assorted Lighting Techs
Unit
Continuity/Script Supervision

Ideal candidates would have a film education or industry experience.

Travel costs will be covered and food will be provided during the shoot, but unfortunately these roles are unpaid. You get to work with an awesome team of people on making a fantastic short film.

If you are interested in applying for any of the positions listed above, please forward your CV and covering letter to makethelake(at)gmail.com, stating why you were drawn to this project and what you liked about the script. The script can be found online here.

Shoot dates

We have had to postpone filming. Filming will now take place across three days in late April. Currently the shoot dates are Tuesday 26 April to Thursday 28 April (tbc).

If you have any queries about the production, please forward them to makethelake(at)gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your application.

Filed under: Crew Tagged: crew call

Casting Call – update

mascnz — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:19:33 +0000

Hi all,

We have been asked to clarify a couple of things in relation to the casting call.

Where we have requested a CV from actors, we only require a brief filmography, if available. No applicant will be jeopardised for not submitting a CV.

Further information on the lead characters as follows:

Peter: a salesman, in his late 30s to mid 50s.
Carlie: Peter’s first wife, in her late 20s to mid 30s
Jane: Peter’s second wife, in her mid 30s to mid 50s

Thank you for your understanding, and apologies for any confusion caused. Thank you to all those who have applied so far.

Patricia Hetherington
Producer

Filed under: Crew, Preproduction Tagged: Casting, Casting Call

Casting Advertisement up

congruencefilms2 — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:08:20 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Just a short note from the Director that the latest casting ad is now up.

Please read this Document for more information about applying:

http://makethelake.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/the-lake-cast-advert.doc

I look forward to reading your application soon.

Kind Regards,
David Morrah

Co-producer/Director

Filed under: Cast, Preproduction Tagged: cast, cast call, Preproduction

Acting volunteers wanted

mascnz — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:01:37 +0000

We’re running another workshop with our Director, David Morrah. We require two actors to workshop a couple of scenes from the script.

Wanted – two actors happy to workshop 1-2 scenes from the script. The workshop will be 2 hours, preferably 17 or 18 February. Participants will be reimbursed with a $20 voucher.

Woman: late-20s to late-30s
Man: 30s to mid-40s

If you are interested and available, please apply either through StarNow or email headshot and contact details to makethelake(at)gmail(dot)com

Filed under: Preproduction Tagged: Actors and Actresses, cast, directing, volunteer, Workshop, workshops