December 23, 2005
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THE MASSACRE IS OVER
Yesterday concluded the last day I officially wrapped shooting The Gene Generation. It was a very eventful reshoots, we got everything we needed to tidy up the story, lock it off and send it to VFX department. The new actors were great especially Eireann Layne who played the Aereann Flyer Announcer. Chad Michael Ward of Digital Apocalyse came on as Production Designer to add an element to the film that was refreshingly dark.
We had a few visitors, friends whom I have made since I arrived in LA on May 2005 to begin shooting The Gene Generation. Though, I have to admit, it was pretty depressing when the shoot ended. Needless to say, I still got crap...especially from older people, about being a young director and having to re-proof my worth to a new crew again. It sucks that you have to do it, but if you want to be a leader in any industry, I cannot force it down the throats of people, the best I can do is show them that I put in more than they possibly can.
Typing this entry while we are digitizing the footage, ready to edit it and plug it into our movie. Bai Ling's shower scene was something else...although it was a producer's request, me and Bai Ling somehow managed to shoot it in a very artistic way. Oh yeah...blood running down her back as she washes herself after the geisha assassination scene.
So here's a picture from the assassination scene of the Geisha and a little smile for everybody who have stuck with us since the beginning...I love you all! and most importantly, I will not stop working till this project becomes something not only special to me, but to others as well.
That's Jeff Imada (Fight and Stunt Choreographer), Me (I was tired ok!), Bai Ling and Keith Collea (Producer) saying thanks for the support!
Comments (4)
your pics look great. Very atmospheric. Remember to send me the screener. I'll be in L.A for New Years for a few days. Mayeb I can take a look then if you have time and grab a coffee.
I still haven't heard from Ms. B up there re: her appearance.
If she doesn't want to do it, that's cool too but if she could let me know that would be nice. We're finalizing our programming and guestlist in January.
did jeff imada act in the movie?? hehe.
awww..i wish i coulda been at reshoots. and sit there. like always. =P
Yeah! Bai Ling sliced and diced him in the Geisha Alley scene before she showers his blood off...heh heh...love to make people bleed!
congrats bro!! looking forward to seeing it