Stumble it!Route 1 Rocks!
I had a really awesome weekend filming the TV pilot “Route 1” up in Brunswick, ME. The director, Jack Schurman, and his crew, including his younger brother Luke, were really great and fun to work with. On the first day of filming we were all surprised to find one of the cast members was a no show; he never even called or emailed to say he wasn’t coming. The director was livid and because of it we could only shoot for a half a day. When I asked what type of actor they needed, they gave me a character description that made me instantly think of my acting buddy William DeCoff. So I showed them his webpage, and they were very interested in him playing the role. So that night I called him and he agreed to take the role; even with such a short notice. Next day we drove up to Maine together and he totally nailed it. I enjoyed his performance and it was a treat to get to work with him again. Also, I must say I am very impressed with my co-lead in the show. His name is Ryan Petti and he is doing a great job with his character, and I am having fun reacting to his characters crazy stunts. All and all this was a great weekend, and we will be filming again this weekend so I am looking forward to more fun.
“Route 1″ is about two down on thier luck loosers who attempt to become famous photojournalist by traveling route 1 in a beatup VW van.
‘Tis all for now.
AWESOME! Everything works out for a reason, I truly believe that. Glad you are working on this with a friend and colleague of yours, now you have someone to go through the experience with on a different level.
Have fun with it Don!
Comment by magickat — June 30, 2006 @ 10:25 am
Yeay! I’m glad it’s gotten up and running. How often do are you on the set? So since I dont know much about TV, they will film the pilot and then shop it around? Is that how it works?
Please educate! And super congratulations!!!
Vanessa
Comment by denkiva — June 30, 2006 @ 11:19 am
What actor pulls a no show on a TV pilot!?!?! Well, it worked to the advantage of everyone and I hope it good karma Don!!
Comment by Ricardo — June 30, 2006 @ 1:01 pm
Thanks guys! Yep, Vanaessa, after it is completed they will shop it around. The tone of the piece would be best for paid TV (HBO, Showtime, etc,,) or maybe the comedy centeral. Also there is something called pilot festivals, just like film festivals, and it will go to them as well.
We finish shooting this weekend, then it will go into post, and then should be ready to shop around in time for pilot season.
Don
Comment by Don — June 30, 2006 @ 3:52 pm
Hey Don,
Glad you’re having such a great time filming this, and that you were able to help a friend in the process (and the director!)
Hope the pilot gets picked up and becomes a successful series, that would be totally awesome!
Take care,
–Isabelle
http://shiningpalace.blogspot.com/
Comment by iziezi — June 30, 2006 @ 11:05 pm