Dorian Production Photos

So I don't start filming my scenes until the 13th of October but I wanted to help out with the film so yesterday I got to boom for the opening scene. It was fun except for the fact that my arms are now killing me from holding that stupid mic all day. Plus between that, rollerblading right after, and getting pushed through the window by Jackie I now have 12 bruises. It's a hard life. Anyways, here are some photos I took between shots. We filmed it in the gardens at Thanksgiving Point.

Picture of Dorian Gray

Well Dad and Maddie know all about this film since I made them watch it during my recent visit, but few people know just how much I love this awesome film! But that's beside the point. The point of this post is to announce that the choreographer from the play I was in last summer is directing an independent version of "Picture of Dorian Gray" and asked if I would be Sybil Vane. So basically I'm ecstatic. I love this movie and I love the part of Sybil. The director from the same play from last summer is also in this film and I get to play some scenes with her so that's wonderful. This adaptation of Dorian is a dance drama. So it's kind of like a Victorian version of Chicago. The real world is the real world and the things that happen in Dorian's mind are dances. I only have one dance in the show but that's good because I'm a horrid dancer. Last night was my first rehearsal of the dance I do with Dorian. In the story Dorian is influenced by his less than upstanding friend to ask his sweetheart Sybil Vane to spend the night with him. While Dorian isn't so sure it's a good idea he agrees to do it. So Sybil (me) goes over to Dorian's house and when he asks me to spend the night that's when we have our little seduction dance. It shows the reluctance on both of our parts as well as Dorian's desires and my wish to not lose him. It's a wonderful dance and I really love the entire depiction of the scene. Kevin is such a great director to work with and Taylor (Dorian) is a gem. I didn't feel at all stupid trying to learn the dance or speak with a british accent because he was just so nice about it. We aren't scheduled to start shooting my scenes until October 13th, but after that I should be all wrapped up by the end of October. I know Kevin (the director) is planning on submitting it to some festivals but I'm not sure which ones. Either way I will definitely let you guys know what's going on and I'll try to take some pictures on the 13th. Wish me luck with my horrible British accent! Oh and here's the link for the movie website... keep in mind that Dorian doesn't look nearly as young now as he did when he took the picture so I don't look like I'm being seduced by someone half my age.


Doriangraydancedrama.com

The Fall

So my roommate Jackie and I happen to be quite obsessed with the TV show "Pushing Daisies", which, incidentally means I happen to be very obsessed with Lee Pace (the quirky, cute pie maker). So with my carefully trained eye and my Lee radar on I happened to spot him on an ad for a newly released movie... he was only on the ad for a split second so naturally Jackie and I had to check it out. So we found out some information and after deciding from the pictures that it may just be the most beautifully designed film ever we bought it. We just finished watching it tonight... it's about 3:30am at present... and I must say that it was the most stunning movie I've ever seen. The little girl is most definitely the best actress her age and of course Lee was absolutely amazing. Everyone really should check this film out. It's mostly practical effects. Even the things that look like and (money wise) probably should be computer effects are practical effects. It was shot in 18 different countries over a 4 year period. So much work went into it and it completely paid off. It's stunning, beautiful, and breathtaking.