"I think this is going somewhere..."
That has been the mentality of virtually everybody involved with this project from early on. When I consider how this started as an off the cuff joke in 2016 to write a script where I violently kill Alexa Mechling to what its become I am as baffled as I am humbled. I am fortunate to be at the helm of what is basically a cinematic road trip; I know where we're heading, but aside from that Occurrence at Mills Creek has been an adventure of discovery.
This project continues to evolve in an open and organic process as we are now starting to plan out the feature. A wonderful cast has been peppered with known and experienced talent such as Betsy Lynn George, Lynn Marnoni, the Langshaw Twins and even just recently Mia Zanotti. Each new addition to our troupe, or even the possibility of a new addition, opens an avenue of creative exploration to be incorporated in its own unique way. As 2019 begins the short film born of a joke is coming to a close as the tireless task of continuing the story into a feature begins. This joke has a pretty good punchline - cast & crew that are like a family, "The Girl" from that Billy Idol video, an alumnus of George A. Romero, twin model sisters that appeared Furious 7, and one of the most popular contestants to ever grace The Voice on NBC; not to mention a growing stable of talent coming on board and expressing interest as this ride continues... and, of course, a lovely woman from Ireland winning an autographed movie poster. All of this, from a joke.
I am not careless enough to toss out the road map on this trip, but I have no intention of using it as I am just enjoying the journey... Welcome, 2019!
That has been the mentality of virtually everybody involved with this project from early on. When I consider how this started as an off the cuff joke in 2016 to write a script where I violently kill Alexa Mechling to what its become I am as baffled as I am humbled. I am fortunate to be at the helm of what is basically a cinematic road trip; I know where we're heading, but aside from that Occurrence at Mills Creek has been an adventure of discovery.
This project continues to evolve in an open and organic process as we are now starting to plan out the feature. A wonderful cast has been peppered with known and experienced talent such as Betsy Lynn George, Lynn Marnoni, the Langshaw Twins and even just recently Mia Zanotti. Each new addition to our troupe, or even the possibility of a new addition, opens an avenue of creative exploration to be incorporated in its own unique way. As 2019 begins the short film born of a joke is coming to a close as the tireless task of continuing the story into a feature begins. This joke has a pretty good punchline - cast & crew that are like a family, "The Girl" from that Billy Idol video, an alumnus of George A. Romero, twin model sisters that appeared Furious 7, and one of the most popular contestants to ever grace The Voice on NBC; not to mention a growing stable of talent coming on board and expressing interest as this ride continues... and, of course, a lovely woman from Ireland winning an autographed movie poster. All of this, from a joke.
I am not careless enough to toss out the road map on this trip, but I have no intention of using it as I am just enjoying the journey... Welcome, 2019!
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