Let's all take a moment to reflect

Time is moving fast. Things haven't been going according to plan lately, although we are being quite productive. I think the graveyard scene we've been shooting lately will actually be the first scene we're gonna complete. That's out of an estimated total of 28 scenes that make up the entire movie. And after all our hard work we are so close to finishing just about 0.9 scenes. Hehe. Okay, so I'm writing this blog to give everyone a fresh new perspective on things we've done, things we're doing and things to come. In other words, lets take a moment to reflect on our production in general. So, how are things going lately?

All major roles had been filled in. A lot of props and costumes were set. Most of the crew members had free time. Everything was going according to plan. Production was at its peak. But just before we got to the top, we began to fall. We lost another member, and now Ethan's role is empty. Christmas is approaching and now everyone's starting to get busy. Four of our members are graduating and their scheds are busier than ever. Michael's leaving so that's minus another member and no more cameraman for the scenes involving my role.

Overall, we have gone 9 months into production and we're barely at 10% of the movie.

And so it all comes down to a point where we will be asking ourselves the question, "Can we really make it?". Just like every game has an option that let's you choose between "Continue" and "Game Over", we are faced with a very similar dilemma. So let me start by giving my opinion on this matter. My answer to this question is "Yes, we can do it. But only if we're all in this together".

To help the production recover to its previous, efficient state, I am once again calling out to all our members and supporters for assistance. I have revised our solicitation letter which states our goals and needs, as well as our contact information and web address. Please feel free to download it below:

Solicitation Letter.doc Download

Please support the production by helping spread out this letter. In this letter, we, as a production, are asking for financial assistance, human resources and support. Aside from editors and crew members, what we need most right now are actors. Male actors. There are so many scenes which were already so ready for shooting, all that's missing are the actors. Below is a list of all the roles that are still open.

Ethan (Antagonist)
Hacker
Guitar Slinger (2nd Boss Battle)
Sir Mark (Edward's Boss)
Brad (Edward's Coworker)

The sooner we fill this list, the faster we can produce the movie. The production does not depend entirely on Ed's availability, we could be shooting scenes involving the other characters and double the production speed. But to do this, we need to complete the cast and have more crew members. About the, ehem, financial support, I hate to ask but this is a time when I need your help the most. I've spent a fairly large amount on the movie's funds these past months and I'm sorry to say that I've given all I can. I'm all out. We'll need another source of funds to continue production. I would really appreciate it if you guys can help me fund the movie or at least help spread out our solicitation letters so we can save up on resources.

Right now all I can promise everyone is my time. All I can give. Starting this month I shall concentrate all my free time on completing the script, reviewing and rewriting it twice over to create the best story imaginable. I shall work on the storyboards and prepare everything from scene 1 to 28 so that all will be set every time we shoot. I shall complete all necessary props, costumes and weapons even if it means fabricating everything myself. I shall construct our greenscreen studio and setup all equipment. In short, I shall dedicate all I can to do everything that still needs to be done.

But our biggest problem now is what used to be our biggest problem since the production began. Ethan. Several people tried the role, Dave, Dhan and even myself. But none of the attempts were fruitful. Now that the role is open again, we'll need someone to fill it in, and fast. As soon as we have an actor for Ethan again, we can continue the production at full blast. Guys, everyone, anyone! Please find our Ethan!!! Even if it means he will be the only member to have a talent fee. We need him more than anything else.

And to end this reasonably lengthy weblog entry, I'd like to leave you all with my word that all of this will not be in vain. Rome wasn't built in one day, nor did Edison invent the light bulb in one try. Success takes time. As long as we choose the "Continue" over the "Game Over" button, someday, we shall ultimately succeed. *bow*

"When there's hope, there is always a chance, and when there's chance, there always comes a choice. All I can offer is you is the first. The choice… is up to you." - The Hacker (Glitched, 2009)