So this is an interesting project.  I feel like I had a really clear vision for it, and was really excited about it.  I got a couple actors that I really trusted and a great location and everything was turning out really well.  The thing that threw me off was everything being really behind from the get go.  The actors were in makeup too long and we only had the location for a little while, so it was crunch time when we started shooting.  And because of that, I was rushing through performances and not even looking at continuity.  This caused a lot of problems in the editing room and the final project is a little bit wonky and off putting.  Maybe that’s helpful though because that’s kind of what I was going for.  But I definitely think it distracts from the piece.

I was trying to make a scene that was uncomfortable and dramatic.  I chose to put it on a stage because the scene felt really theatrical to me.  So I wanted the acting to be formalistic and grand and exaggerated.  The actors did a good job with this stylized approach.  The lighting I think was what turned out the best in the scene, and is my favorite part of the final product.  A lot of thanks go to Lauren and Avery for figuring that out and making it look nice.  And then when it came to directing, I actually had a lot of fun.  I wanted the psychological horror aspect of the film to come out in the male actor’s performance, as he is the main antagonist.  And so when he gives his lines, I wanted the tactics and communication to be confusing for the actress to further the chaotic mental state she is in.  The all black background was there for that reason as well.  However, I think I wasn’t as focused on the girl’s performance as I was the guy’s, I wish I could have been there for her more.  I also wish I could have had more time with them, but it is what it is.  And I am fairly happy with the final product.  Definitely not my best, but I am proud of what went well and I am happy for the experience.