Finding Lear P.4

This scene didn't make it into the final version.

I was just not happy with the look, feel or pace.

We shot this at Winter Springs High School, and that required lots of effort to make happen. So much security!

Finding Lear P.3

This sequence is really what the film is all about.

No one saw this but me -- not our Rollins' Executive Producer and not Stu -- but our actors were all experiencing Lear-like issues with their aged parents as we were making the film.

It was as if we were shooting "The China Syndrome" during the Three Mile Island incident.

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Finding Lear P.2

By far the weakest aspect of my 50 minute doc is the first 5 minutes (or so).

Only today, did I take the brave step of hacking some of the early (intro stuff) off and starting on an actual scene (I'll tell you what scene when we get there).

Far too much talk in these opening sequences.

So, watch my mistakes and learn.

Having said that, I really love the laundry scene with Ben. He does a masterful job of not only introducing the other players, but also introducing the theme of the film (all while folding clothes!). In many ways, this is what I am always after: scenes out of real life that provide insight into both the characters and the doc as a whole.

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Finding Lear P.1

Is it me, or is it the project that drags on?

Am I refusing to "let go" because I can't accept the project for what it is?

Whatever the case, I'm ready to call it: call it a learning experience.

Rollins still owes me $700.00.

I wish they would have backed me more, or fired me sooner.

And as part of my purging process I will be uploading the entire project on this blog - in five minute chunks.

That way I can discuss each scene with you and (perhaps) tell you a little about how the second film is soooo different.

Yes, I've decided to deconstruct my doc and reassemble it as something brand new.