Project Proposal Completed – Now fully focused on research.
Attended Webinar – Participated in a session by Kent Lamm (Standard Story Company) on making festival-worthy films on a budget. Some useful tips were gained, but the webinar was largely an advert for a paid course (£500, not pursuing it).
Casting Progress – A potential dancer has expressed interest, but no formal casting has been done yet.
Filming Schedule Adjusted – Planned Easter holiday shoot is no longer feasible due to college closure. Filming has been pushed to the week after Easter, compressing post-production and evaluation timelines.
Music Licensing Challenges – Received a response from Kobalt Music Publishing, which claims ownership of 60% of Supernatural by Barns Courtney (contradicting the artist’s claim of 40%). Licensing will not be free, and full permission is required for festival submissions. Need to clarify details and draft a response.
Primary Research Plans – Planning test shoots next week with Owen, Kyle, Ava, and Becca to explore various techniques and effects.
2. Feedback & Progress
Project proposal is more detailed than last year’s.
Casting is moving slowly; flyers and a casting form need to be created.
Licensing issues remain unresolved but are being addressed.
Test shots planned for next week will contribute to primary research.
3. Challenges & Solutions
Delayed Progress on Casting – Initially planned to start immediately after the pitch but hasn’t. Solution: Prioritising flyer creation and a casting call form, distributing them widely to attract interest.
Filming Schedule Setback – College closure over Easter means no access to equipment or facilities. Solution: Delaying filming but using the extra time to catch up on research.
Music Licensing Uncertainty – Kobalt’s ownership claim is different from Barns Courtney’s statement. Solution: Drafting an email response, consulting Paddy before sending it early next week.
Behind on Research – Needs to be accelerated to stay on track. Solution: Expanding research timeframe due to the filming delay, incorporating test shoots and potential interviews.
4. Upcoming Plans
Finalise and distribute casting call materials.
Conduct test shoots next week (Tuesday and Thursday).
Continue researching cults and other relevant themes.
Attempt to organise interviews for primary research.
Respond to Kobalt Music Publishing regarding licensing concerns.
5. Additional Comments
Adjusting to setbacks while maintaining progress on research and casting.
Recognising the importance of research in shaping the project.
Struggling to maintain twice-weekly updates but aiming to improve consistency.
Hoping the filming delay will be beneficial in the long run.
