The Crossing: Update

On Friday evening JBU students, faculty, and other ladies and gentlemen packed into the Bynum Theater to see the first showing of The Crossing.

For the first COAST SFS annual student film, I think it's a good start. Over 40 JBU students were involved in the making of this film, and it is definitely something each one of them can be proud of.

This whole semester has been filled with production work and with students putting in long hours to shoot and edit this film. The last day of shooting involved three locations and lasted over 14 hours for the crew and some of the actors. Powered by sugar, caffeine, and determination, several students ignored the existence of sleep in order to finish the editing in time for the premier.

I directed the film and put a lot of hours into the making of it, but The Crossing can't rightly be called my film. So many students took responsibility and fulfilled their roles, remained dedicated through the whole production, and on many occasions went beyond the call of duty to make this thing happen.

That's what I'm so excited about; the fact that so many people put so much work into this film. This wasn't a class project they did for a grade. This was film making for the love of film making. Coming out of this, those who were on the cast and crew now have extra experience and skills they can take to the next COAST film, their own class projects, even a job or internship on a crew. To those who worked on this film, I congratulate you for a job well done.

We're still working on some editing tweaks, but in the meantime we will be showing the film several more times in the JBU Art Building. Stay posted for more info on the schedule.

We had a lot of fun making this film and would love to share some of our experience with you. Check back later for more behind the scenes photos and information. For now, check out this map to see the places where we shot the movie.














Thanks everyone for coming to see the premier!

Jesse Daniel
Director

"The Crossing" to premiere tonight!

** UPDATE: Location has changed to the Bynum Theatre due to inclimate weather! Read more below.**

COAST's Student Filmmakers Society has completed its first annual student short film production!

The original working title has officially been changed to The Crossing, and will make its debut at the first SFS movie premiere tonight at 9pm in the Bynum Theatre of the Walton Health Complex on campus (the theatre is immediately inside the front entrance of the WHC).

The premiere is immediately following the Art Department's Senior Portfolio Show tonight from 4:30 to 9p. So come support the JBU Art students, see their beautiful works from the past few years, and then head right over to enjoy the first COAST student film production. Plus there'll be rootbeer floats, and possibly other yummy snacks like popcorn and the like.

We can't wait for you to see all the great work the students have put into this project!
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Since the title change there is also a new official Facebook Page under construction (but currently accessible) for The Crossing, as we work to transfer all that data to the new page. So don't forget to become a fan, and check back here for more information as it comes.

If you become a Facebook Fan you'll receive more information on The Crossing DVD coming soon, to be sold in the JBU Bookstore or online.

Hope to see you all there tonight!
-Krystal Wight Armstrong :)

COAST's Quartermaster production update

The 1st Annual COAST SFS short film production is well under way. We are already almost 1/2 way through, having completed principle photography for 7 of 16 script pages. And things are going really well.

One very short teaser has already been edited and put together with music, by Producer, Andrew Armstrong (see below). The Quartermaster also has it's own Facebook page now, where you can view the teaser in full HD!

The little bit of footage seen in this first cut together teaser is already receiving big praise, and looks top of the line, rivaling some of the best HD video currently being produced in the mainstream.

Director, Jesse Daniel, specifically points out how integral his amazing crew has been through the whole production. He explains how great it is that with each shoot they only get better and better at working cohesively as a team and getting things going smoothly and with professionalism...really aiding in the great turn out of footage we're seeing so far.

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Make sure and become a 'follower' of this blog and add it to your Google Reader, or RSS feed to keep up-to-date on what's happening with this exciting student-led production! And become a fan, on Facebook, too.

If you'd like to become a part of this project and help in any way, feel free to contact one of the following, below:

Jonathan Daniel, 1st Assistant Director

DanielJD@jbu.edu

Jesse Daniel, Director

DanielJA@jbu.edu

Vanessa Duenas, Unit Production Manager
DuenasV@jbu.edu

Happy Week, All!

-Krystal :)

"The Quartermaster"

Production Update, 02/10/2010

Cast:

Call-back auditions were held Monday, February 1.

These auditions will help to determine which actors

will fill one remaining lead role and two remaining

supporting roles, they serve as follow-up to the

initial auditions held the previous week, enabling

Director Jesse Daniel to narrow his options and

make the best possible casting decision about key

roles in the upcoming film. So far, the production

has formally hired eight actors and is in the

process of choosing two more.

Crew:

The production team of “The Quartermaster” is

expanding rapidly as students and faculty across

the JBU campus begin to gain interest in the

project. In the first week of February alone the

production has hired three Russian translators,

two production photographers, two camera operators

and a graphic designer. Some positions that still

need to be filled include Editors, Production Assistants,

Gaffers, Sound Technicians and additional volunteers

for a PR team.

Equipment:

“The Quartermaster” will be the first COAST film to

be shot entirely on digital SLR cameras. Using

this cutting-edge technology, in combination with

the innovative Redrock Micro System (provided by

the Digital Media Department at JBU), the

filmmakers will be able to shoot in the very best

high-definition video, with all the advantages of a

flexible, handheld camera system.

Schedule:

In order to make the most of the available time

frame, the producers of “The Quartermaster” are

fast-tracking the production schedule, and plan to

begin principle photography on 02/11/2010.

Although production is already well underway,

additional help is still welcomed.

For information about how you can volunteer to help

on the production of “The Quartermaster” and

receive title credit for your work, please contact

one of the following people.

Andrew Armstrong – Producer

stargaiz@gmail.com

Robert Burleson – Associate Producer

BurlesonR@jbu.edu

Jesse Daniel – Director

DanielJA@jbu.edu

Vanessa Duenas - Unit Production Manager

DuenasV@jbu.edu

Update