Still writing...

Not too much to report as of late. The script is still undergoing the usual changes. For the most part, everything is as it should be. All the pieces are there, but as they say, "the screenplay is a blueprint for the film," and the plan is to start shooting with the best blueprint possible.

I've been working on updating one character's story arc. It's really just a b-story that flows along underneath the main plot, but the character in question is intended to contrast the main character and it's important to me that this piece fits the story in a way that helps to define the main story. That's a lot of jumbled shit, but it makes sense in me ol' thinkerbox, so I suppose that's all that matters.

I've also added a little bit more funny to a couple of other scenes. I'd be just flat out lying if I said that I wasn't scared shitless about how the comedy will be received with this script. My sense of humor isn't exactly mainstream and I'm terrified that once this thing is finally shot and cut, that I'll be the only one laughing when it's all up on screen.

One of the things that's been difficult for me throughout this process is knowing what will work on camera and what won't as far as humor goes. When I started thinking about making movies, I never really considered making a comedy, but when your budget is $0.00, your options are a bit limited. So, instead of doing a boring-ass, weepy indie-drama or adding to the myriad no-budget horror slop out there, I decided to do a comedy with a little bit of heart. The problem is...when you're sitting around in your basement smoking stacks of cigarettes and avoiding sexual advances from a 1-year old husky/retriever mix, it's hard to know what's really funny...and what's funny only because you're a little punchy from the late hours and overdose of carbonated caffeine sugar-water.

Anyway, all things considered, I'm pretty happy with the script right now. There are still a few things that need to be tightened up and reviewed before we start working on the shooting script, but I thought I'd take a moment to jot down a few words about where we're at. Especially considering that this is one of the few times that I feel pretty good about where this project is at.

I'll try to keep this blog thing updated more frequently from now on.

Until next time, cheers. Check back soon.