The cool thing about indie filmmaking is that you don't have to dance to the tune of the studio suits who look over your shoulder and bombard you with their notes, timetables and demands. The only input I elect to embrace comes from my Cast & Crew - so having the ability to review the process and output of last week's work is a luxury for a production like ours. Better to know earlier rather than later that you're on the right path. So, while my cast juggles their schedules to be available for the next sequences we're shooting, I'm taking the time to review, reload and huddle with my creative team to double check the actor performances (which are superb to date); start the editing process to create a series of Teaser Trailers that will be rolled out soon; mix the next songs that will be used in playback for the upcoming music sequences; finalize the strategy to release the first song from the Soundtrack; and perhaps most importantly prepare the EPK's and hard-copy Press Kits for the national media and for all the Film Festivals we hope to take "Beautiful Noise" to. It's a whirlwind of activity and a smart way to approach the process. My thanks to key Team members Jerry Chambless and Ralph Barnette for urging me to jump on the marketing plan for the movie now instead of after the completion of principal photography. Beginning with the end in mind is always a wise choice.
Our ace webmaster Ryan Lebar informs that you'll be able to view production pics from our Still Photographer Rod Millington right here on the website later this week. Meanwhile, you can check out some pics from the set on the "Beautiful Noise Movie" Facebook page. My sincere thanks to all who are helping us spread the word about the movie.
Steve
