Update And Pics From The Set Of “The Anniversary”
Posted by John Campeaon 06. 02. 2009in News Chat
Hey there guys. John Here. We’re about to start day five of shooting my first feature narrative I’ve titled “The Anniversary”. The first four days have been completely exhausting, but also insane fun. I’ve been overwhelmed by how many emails and messages I’ve gotten from you guy wishing me luck and showing your support. I can’t even begin to tell you how much each one means to me. THANKS!
Anyway, before I left for the day I thought I’d give you guys a look at what our set has looked like and what’s been going on. So here are some select pics from the set of “The Anniversary” (by the way, if you like them, I’ve got TONS more on my Facebook).
Ashley Oxford shooting her first scene
Ashley in her scene
My Director of Photography, Carey Coffey (I couldn’t do this without him)
Jason Contini and Betsey Crammer doing a very very very difficult scene. Man acting can be rough huh?
Ashley, Manolis and John getting ready for a shot outside
John with his new favorite toy in the world. The Red camera.
John, Carey and Alex (Camera Assistant) setting up next shot
The director’s chair with my name on it was a gift. Oh I love it.
John, Carey, Robert Sanchez (Producer) and Harold (Gaffer) reviewing a shot
John and Jason in between shots
John walking Jason and Manolis through their next scene
Jason and John
John and Manolis
Getting ready for the first shot of the movie. John with Manolis and Robert.
Our photographer got this picture of me. Holy crap it looks like I’m peering into the future.
John walking Jason and Ryan MacGuffy through their next scene
Jason and Katheryn Primeau
Jason with the real star of our movie… Layla
Night time shot
Getting the camera ready for a dolly shot
Robert Sanchez (who this would be impossible without) and editor Chuck Norris (yes, that’s his real name) taking care of the details.
Ryan MacGuffy in one of his scenes
Well… that’s all I’ll throw at you for now. I hope this thing turns out as well as I think it will. My expectations and enthusiasm are growing everyday we shoot. I can’t wait to share it with you guy… win or lose. :P
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Hope it turns out well! Hope to see the final product!
Cool to see Manolis in this!
I think its great you get make a movie now. So many would kill to be in your shoes. I love if you gave Doug a small camio in the movie. Speaking of Doug I also miss his articles on the site. With out you and Doug The Movie Blog is just not the same.
Hey Grave. I practically begged Doug to be in it, but he repeatedly said he didn’t want to be in movies or be an actor (said this on the live show a few times too).
Nice! Looks like a good time!
Good luck with the film!
Hope you don’t have a Bale freakout with one of your actors ;)
Well…I’ve been dieing to make a full feature one day…..right now I’m taking baby steps and working on minor projects with friends who are building on their film portfolio. I want to wish you the best of luck John. Hopefully, when I develop my skills more, I can one day work with you. Well, cheers…….and break a leg! ^_^
Is Jason’s character based on Doug Nagy? Because he looks a hell of a lot like him!
HA! No no no no… very much a different character.
It’s got bikinis, babes, and hot tubs so I’m not seeing anything wrong with this production yet. Best of luck with it!
damn that chick in the bikini is hot
Hot chicks aside, that Red Camera looks F’n nice! Whose car did you sell for that bad boy?
Looks so good! Hope us international friends of the movie blog will get a chance to see the movie. Online, dvd…get it done =)
That looks like fun! I’m very jealous, but I can’t wait to see it when it comes out. Enjoy, and good luck! I hope you can keep us up to date through the process!
ive veen curious to ask…whats it about?
is it rated R?
and are there going to be posters and a trailer and stuff? cuz that would be pretty neat
lmao i love layla!!!
Awesome. Best of all the luck in the world to ya, John. That orange face shot is fantastic.
Thanks for sharing some pictures from the set, Best of luck to you John. And wow, that Red camera looks really nice.
Holy shit, I’m 5 days behind! Damn I need to buy my own computer. GOOD LUCK JOHN!!!
Which studio is going to budget this or bring it out ? Perhaps you can go for Dimension or Sony. If they can budget awful Steven Seagal movies they could budget your movie too.
Good Luck, John. I’ll be saving my money up for the film and HOLY FUCK DOES THAT RED CAMERA LOOK AWESOME!
john, do you enjoy being a director so far?
Hey John,
When you some footage ready, you can post it here: http://www.reduser.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21
That Red camera is pretty damn sweet, eh John? It’s also great seeing Jesus (aka Ryan) getting some work too. And John, has anyone had a Christian Bale moment yet?
good luck with your project John. Looking forward to seeing more updates.
This is very cool John – don’t know how the hell you find the time to run a movie blog AND direct a film!
Best of luck,
Vic
Looks good John. Im looking forward to seeing this.
Wow, great pics! You’re living the dream John! Looks great, I’m really excited to see your film. Good luck!
Cool picks , good luck John.
I have those same mac book i guess your editing this on final studios 2 and my film school go the red a couple of months ago I have not had a chance to use it though your lucky to get to use such a tool. I am stuck with EX1 lol its a good camera too.
Oh and goos luck too.
when your done your movie and you become rich n famous
can i have your camera?.
its not his camera
Manolis? Is he greek?
John, what’s the plot of the film? I can’t wait to see it.
Best of luck, man!
Jason’s kinda cute:)
but im cuter right kristina, lol just joking
ah man john …got to say im really excitied for you….out of all the times that i have had my useless banter removed from the threads and all the times that i have had them left…your guy’s site has made my retardly lame life seem fun at moments….for that i hope this movie makes u RICH!!!! but also so i can say that i have been with u guys for so long and maybe tell people that i meet on the internet that i have known you for years and that in real life you are great(im gonna say that we used to chill all the time when you came to cali….ya ya its a lie but hell who is gonna know hahaha)YAY FOR U GUYS…ps i promise i wont download this movie…i will actually pay for it and bring my frieds….if it is straight to dvd i will buy it I swear!
Hey John,
Are we gonna know that name actor you approached for this movie? If so, when?
Hey John,
How you finding the RED so far? I’ve been considering it for a feature I might shoot in the Region next winter.
Don’t forget the sound!
John, looks good. But where are the CGI robots? Best of luck as I know (part-time actor) how time consuming a project like this becomes.
im curious if you are going to post short docs about your experience of being a director, like a behind the scenes, but right before the shot? or anything of that nature?
You should make an Imdb page for the movie John.
How long is the shooting schedule?
When does the movie blog cease to be?
the movie blog is eternal, bobby
I hope so cause i remember he posted an article on running a movie site and being a director at the same time he said he would close TMB, i didn’t expect him to have a movie this soon.
well i really dont want to speak for anyone ,but he has rodney running things for now as far as i know
I wanna play with that Red Camera. I am very jealous. :-)
lol @ “editor Chuck Norris”. If this was my movie, I would put that in big bold letters on the poster.
Wow! Awesome John, hope it all goes well. And that one pic does look like your perring into the future.
Doug Nagy doesn’t want to be in a movie? Then what the hell was he doing in Colore non Vedenti?
Awesome pics! Looks like you are doing a great job! Much luck!
I see the tits, but where are the barbarians? I thought Doug helped write this movie?
Where can I get more information about this movie? I really enjoyed your last one about religion, so I am really looking forward to this.