tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90065371322747041332023-07-17T21:35:49.248-07:00DevotionDawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-11556511009779864312005-01-17T18:19:00.000-08:002007-05-18T18:22:57.289-07:00Watching The BetaWatching Devotion was stressful as always. I was surprised to see that the Beta SP looked so much better projected than the DVD. Now I'm sending that to LA too. I sent off the travel grant application and now I'm ready to ship the Beta and the DVD to The Pan African Film Festival. I have lots to do and my throat is sore...I've taken Buckleys twice. My cavity is hurting because of all the cough drops.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-65691858657137648232005-01-13T18:10:00.000-08:002007-05-18T18:18:58.402-07:00At the DentistI'm at a dentist appointment. I've been working like a donkey. If I'm ever over-paid I'm working for it now. I put together an application for the San Francisco Black Film Festival in June. I'm going to have several opportunities to travel with the film I hope.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-73026139308199185372005-01-12T18:05:00.000-08:002007-05-18T18:07:55.890-07:00Posters or One Sheets?I think I should do the poster and one sheets or flyers with the new design by Miriam, but I'll tell her we have until next week. I can't afford to do everything I want to and I have to be reasonable or I really won't sleep at night. I can put the screening info and synopsis on labels on the back of the cards if I have to. I have enough for this festival. I can always bring the CD with me. But it will be good to do the poster.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-27176881323036874302004-11-22T17:53:00.000-08:002007-05-18T17:55:52.050-07:00The Final DubsI feel no sense of accomplishment today which is ironic because I picked up the final DEVOTION dubs from Serial Digital Post today. I'll take it to Creative Post tommorow. And then I'll make DVD dubs and start sending them out into the world. I also started to write the press notes.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-28952218474253595252003-11-17T06:32:00.000-08:002010-02-21T06:36:08.819-08:00Writing The Voice OverI think as the writer of the voice over I find it hard to consider how I would feel in the face of my parent's death. I wrote the screenplay because it is the worst thing I could imagine happening to a child. What if helping others, helping Vicki, was part of Alice's own spiritual development? Mostly people don't miss the scene with Alice and Vicki by the lake, but now I have to ask myself-what are the beats in Alice's self recovery or her spiritual awakening? This is a concept that I love for the film. And it is more important to the voice over than explaining her attitude towards Melissa (that just because they are both black in a white environment doesn't mean they are going to be fast friends).Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-81904217904294331062003-09-26T06:37:00.000-07:002010-02-21T06:49:32.909-08:00The Fine Cut is Coming TogetherI had some peace (finally) watching Devotion (the June 25th cut). There are a few details left to change. I still have to send the film out to lots of people, but I've started to and as of yesterday I feel good about the picture cut. I wish it was done but I'm satisfied with it for the first time. The opening sequence is much better only now the titles need to be done also.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-89962075934056619882003-06-13T13:19:00.000-07:002007-05-02T13:25:58.110-07:00Friday June 13, 2003<span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">It’s Friday the 13<sup>th</sup></span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">A lucky day right?</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I’m working on Devotion, trying to smooth out the rough spots.</span><span style=";font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Now we’re working on the transition between the library scene where the kids talk about their speeches and the scene where Ms. A. apologzies to Alice for breaking her promise, and criticizing her father.</span><span style=""> </span></span>Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-17266036223659059752002-10-20T07:42:00.000-07:002007-05-19T07:48:39.415-07:00Rough Cut Screening at Ed Video Media Arts CentreI'm recovering from the screening of the first rough cut in Guelph at the Ed Video Media Arts Centre. Thanks to Mary the screening wehn really well. The drive was bad - we took the Guelph line a dark and windy country road - and I really need new windshield wipers. Suzie, Barry, Derek and I were there. And my parents. I monitored the audio levels, changing them throughout the screening. I know where the sound is crazy loud or barely audiable.<br /><br />The audience was really mature and smart and supportive and we got this great coverage in Echo Magazine with a big picture of Jasmine. Suzie told me she liked the in-camera slow motion. The audience really seemed to get how that gives us Alice's point of view. It was fun to talk about the film with people who had seen it (a bit weird though). Some scenes they responded to: The "sex scene" between Kate and Grant, the line when Alice says "to have sex? to have orgasms?" The fight scene and the scene between Kate and Alice right after it.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-75101086019698980072002-09-30T13:42:00.000-07:002007-05-02T13:46:50.808-07:00I Really Need Roomtones<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last week we had numerous challenges because the deck is fucked.<span style=""> </span>I brought it in on Thursday morning and I think it is still covered by Sony’s warranty.<span style=""> </span>Then I ran to the school to borrow a deck and another drive. The actual cut that we have been working on is not bad so far and so that was not too depressing but at the same time the drop out problems seem unsurmountable.<span style=""> </span>In terms of the cut, we have to fix the Alice walking home scenes as well as trimming beginnings and endings in some places and also getting the dreams in there, even if they are not exactly right at first.<span style=""> </span>I’d like to get feedback on the opening of the film, but I’m also thinking about only screening this chunk that we have re-edited already.<span style=""> </span>I really need roomtones and to find all the sound notes so that we can get all the roomtones added in because not having them is really hurting the film.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span>Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-18079169633347428362002-05-02T13:30:00.000-07:002007-05-02T13:38:07.871-07:00May 23, 2002<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">I’m just getting off the phone with Suzie.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">My printer is making lights at me which says that it needs new toner, drum and another 200 expense.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Derek’s playing Neil Young at my request.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I have the back window of the house open and rogers cable hooked up.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Am I home?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I’m shooting today, and things are a bit tight with the rest of the schedule, but I still think</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I can get it done by the 31<sup>st</sup>. At least most of the crew has hung in there. We have to buy beer for Craig. We keep forgetting. <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" ><span style=""></span><span style=""></span><span style=""> </span></span></span></span><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p>Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-21856294110809764342001-09-03T15:10:00.000-07:002010-02-22T15:17:22.738-08:00what i want to doThe desire to change things...now that's a big deal. I did struggle with it for some time. I hope that my "issue films" do something that I can rationalize any number of ways but the truth is that this is the work I want to do, and that's the reason I want to do it. I also have that feeling about Devotion that you have when you know a film has to be made. I am compelled to do so and in deciding I have made myself very happy. The cash for the camera is sitting here beside me.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9006537132274704133.post-82323447547371716742001-01-02T07:25:00.000-08:002007-05-19T07:36:47.533-07:00Casting & IdeasI am now in need of a place to hold casting sessions. I have to schedule them somewhere. I'll ask Suzie if she has any ideas. I suppose LIFT is a possible location. It has to be cheap or free. I could also try Hart House where I did the casting for INSTANT DREAD. <br /><br />IDEA - The Voice Over should come from the Devotion Speech. <br />IDEA - The dreams tell Alice's Story & Caroline's Story<br />IDEA - I have to establish that Caroline and Grant loved each other and that he has a drinking problem that leads to problems in the marraige. Caroline's chanting and songs can be a way to distract Alice from her father's moods. This sequence needs to be re-written.Dawn Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14223118600973935744noreply@blogger.com0