Progress Update 02

1. Key Activities

  • Focused on catching up on outstanding tasks from previous projects to ensure everything is finalised.
  • Worked on completing the project proposal, aiming to finish it by the end of today or tomorrow.
  • Behind schedule on initial research, particularly on defining inspirations and music video conventions.
  • Received and uploaded a recording of the FMP pitch, as well as condensed feedback from Paddy (who forgot to save full feedback).
  • Nearly completed the context section, with only the project proposal remaining before shifting focus to research.
  • Started planning research topics using a structured whiteboard system with a table of contents for better organisation.

2. Feedback & Progress

  • Feedback from Paddy was incomplete, but key points were captured during the pitch recording.
  • The pitch feedback is being uploaded to YouTube and will be linked on the context page.
  • Schedule and project planning are mostly complete, with the research phase about to begin.

3. Challenges & Solutions

  • Falling behind on research – Needs to be prioritised urgently. Solution: Start research this weekend despite work commitments.
  • Weekend workload (10 hours per week due to job commitments until after Easter) – Plans to manage time effectively with a stable sleep schedule to maximise productivity on weekends.
  • Delayed casting process – Initially planned to start casting immediately after the pitch but hasn’t yet. Solution: Research casting processes, explore local theatre groups, and create a form for potential auditions.
  • Choreography considerations – Needs to determine whether to cast dancers who can choreograph their own routines or hire a choreographer.

4. Upcoming Plans

  • Complete and finalise the project proposal within the next day.
  • Begin initial research, with a particular focus on casting (which needs to happen in parallel with other research due to tight time constraints).
  • Create and distribute a casting form, advertise in relevant spaces, and contact theatre groups and casting agencies.
  • Explore audition requirements and the logistics of casting actors and/or dancers.
  • Next progress update planned for Sunday, 16 March, to track progress on these tasks.

5. Additional Comments

  • Recognising the need to balance work and project commitments efficiently.
  • Aiming to maintain twice-weekly progress updates to stay on track.
  • Hoping that better organisation will help offset the delays in research and casting.