Update And Pics From The Set Of “The Anniversary”

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).

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Ashley Oxford shooting her first scene

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Ashley in her scene

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My Director of Photography, Carey Coffey (I couldn’t do this without him)

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Jason Contini and Betsey Crammer doing a very very very difficult scene. Man acting can be rough huh?

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Ashley, Manolis and John getting ready for a shot outside

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John with his new favorite toy in the world. The Red camera.

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John, Carey and Alex (Camera Assistant) setting up next shot

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The director’s chair with my name on it was a gift. Oh I love it.

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John, Carey, Robert Sanchez (Producer) and Harold (Gaffer) reviewing a shot

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John and Jason in between shots

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John walking Jason and Manolis through their next scene

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Jason and John

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John and Manolis

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Getting ready for the first shot of the movie. John with Manolis and Robert.

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Our photographer got this picture of me. Holy crap it looks like I’m peering into the future.

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John walking Jason and Ryan MacGuffy through their next scene

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Jason and Katheryn Primeau

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Jason with the real star of our movie… Layla

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Night time shot

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Getting the camera ready for a dolly shot

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Robert Sanchez (who this would be impossible without) and editor Chuck Norris (yes, that’s his real name) taking care of the details.

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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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51 thoughts on “Update And Pics From The Set Of “The Anniversary”

  1. 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.

  2. 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?

  3. 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!

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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!!!

  7. 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!

  8. 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! ^_^

  9. 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.

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