Personal Project/Senior Capstone

so. here I am. wondering what I should post on this blog. I do not have any pictures. I do not have any sets, or actors, or even crew members. but I must do this for a grade, because that is what is important in life; making the cut.

my capstone project for my bachelors degree in Digital Film and eventual world domination, is titled SINGER/SONGWRITER. technically it is a working title, if something better comes up i will use that. but nonetheless that is what I am going with right now. Singer/Songwriter is a drama, filmed in a way that makes everything about the story look like it was shot inside a documentary. Full of interviews, photos that fade onto the screen, and actors that can act like regular people with no acting experience.

The story is about a boy who grew up very musically inclined and loved to play instruments. but around his 4th grade talent show, he discovered that he had much more than a gift, it was a curse. When Lauren would play music, mainly a guitar, people within earshot would soon become unconscious, slipping into either a coma, or death. by the time Lauren was 17 he had killed 11 people, now this was by accident on two separate occasions, and Lauren was found not guilty. but growing up like that, with such a passion for something. an affinity that could not be sated by any other thing on earth, and being unable to enjoy it, was hard for Lauren.

Lauren befriended a young girl named Wednesday who had non-Hodgkin lymphoma and the two became attached to one another. they shared their lives with each other, the good days, and the bad. their triumphs, as well as their trials. this is where the camera crew, the director, and the producer come into the story chronologically at least. hearing about the case, and researching the strange happenings, they decide to make a documentary on poor Lauren. There is one instance where the producer, kind of wants proof of this, and through his cunning, convinces Lauren to play him a song. the sound is turned off for safety of the audience (I.E. you) and Lauren plays a song. Soon, the producer slumps over and falls to the ground. the film cuts and opens back up to his film crew visiting him in the hospital where they take the rare opportunity to interview their boss, asking him things like, is he a believer now? and, what did it sound like? to which he replies "it's the most beautiful arrangement of sound he has ever heard in his 63 years of life..."

that would be the BEAT...

At the end of the documentary Wednesday falls ill, and is rushed to the hospital to keep under surveillance. Lauren does not leave her side. And the nosey camera crew tries to set up and film, but Lauren takes the act as disrespectful and kicks them out. But not before a crew member places a small camera in the corner. No audio, just video. aaaaand scene

you will just have to watch it to find out what happens in the end.

THIS IS THE CURRENT CAST LIST

LEAD: Dan Fowlks for the role of Lauren Williams

Dan has worked in many of our student films and is an invaluable member of our little film industry here at Dixie State University. He has a wife and one child, and really hopes to make it as the next Tom Cruise.

OPPOSITE: Melanie Camire for the role of Wednesday

Melanie is single handedly taking on her acting career, not only is she passionate about what she does, but she has what it takes to get to where she wants to go.

ALSO STARRING: Kori Dutton for the role of Lauren's sister, River

Kori is going to school to be a nurse. honestly, she has no acting career aspirations or experience, but she is willing to learn and thinks that it will be an enjoyable experience.

Ami K. Porter for the role of Lauren's mother, Debbie Williams

Besides Melanie, Ami is the only other person among 3 people I saw had real talent in them during the casting session. As soon as i saw her i knew that she was the one i wanted for Debbie.

Featuring Eric Durrant as Lauren's friend Matthew

My old mission companion is just a straight up stud. Not only can he play the guitar, which his character is required to do. But with him, there is no acting required, Eric Durrant himself is a character and i am excited to see how well he does as the successful musical artist friend Matt.

And Phil Tuckett as The Producer

Phil has got to be the producer, he has a way of talking that is both soothing and comforting. But at the same time, firm and assuring. the scene where phil is in the hospital bed needs show a wonderful sense of vulnerability. And i believe Phil is the only one to do it.