SPECIAL FISH [pre-production]

last update: tuesday nov 6th at 10:55pm
type of update: Major
-posted cast photos and location shots
-posted shooting schedule
-posted videos to illustrate the character of K.C.
-posted a heavily revised version of the script (read through it please! i'll get you all printed copies soon)
-posted a rough synopsis (below the videos) to provide the actors and actress with a clearer understanding of the intended message and content behind the story


Cast members:

Louis Giberson [GARY]


Julie Odell [ALISON]


Jordan Epperson [K.C.]


Jordan, think of Tom Cruise's role in Magnolia. I can't think of a better example than this for getting yourself into character to play K C. check it out:


also there's that douche pickup artist named Mystery. here's some vids of him:

then on the flip side of all that bullshit, there's the science of attraction and of why we don't reproduce asexually all from an evolutionary perspective, which is what the characters Alison and Gary stand for in the end.

so these two completely different perspectives of sex and gender are in such contrast to one another that all it takes are these subtle actions and words from Alison or Gary in the script to subvert not just K.C.'s methods but even bigger issues of how society has constructed the perception of male and female over time and how these gender-specific roles are entirely problematic.


below are the hours each cast member has said they have available to be on set:
(please notify me ASAP if any of this is inaccurate)

Julie - Saturday and Sunday

Louis - Friday
Saturday (minus about 3 hours to shoot his movie)
Sunday before 5

Jordan - Friday after 3
Saturday before 1 and after 9
Sunday after 2


Proposed Shooting Schedule:

Scene 1 [all cast members: MCA] - Sunday between about 3 and 6

part of Scene 3 [Jordan and Louis: APARTMENT] - Friday night from dark (6ish?) until midnight or possibly a bit later, depending on how we all feel

Scene 2 and the rest of Scene 3 [all cast: APARTMENT] - Saturday night from 9pm (or sooner if jordan becomes available earlier) until around midnight


the times listed are an estimation. things could move slower or faster. i am doing a lot of planning so hopefully we'll be able to get it done in less time than i am imagining.

Cast and crew members will be treated to food and beverage. AWESOME!


call me any time you have questions. i will try to keep in contact with you all as much as possible before we start shooting. you can also check this blog post for any updated information or check the post below the location shots for any script revisions. i'll make sure everyone gets a printed copy of the most current version very soon.

also, costuming is something that i will need to contact you each individually to discuss


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Location shots:
SCHOOL


GARY'S APARTMENT (it will be dark outside)

bedding will be different - a solid color instead of patterned. i will also rearrange furniture and change the wall ornamentation. the tv will be bigger too.


clutter will be organized, bright post-its will not be present, and an elvis costello poster will be on the wall above the tv


(none of the lighting in the apartment shots is accurate; the final set will look nice)