So, I feel the need to "blog" a quick update on the movie front for anyone who cares to read. (probably just my mom, but she'll appreciate it anyway! ) Especially since there are no pictures from this weekend, since our resident photographer was busy in front of the camera, trying to remember the line "latte, skim, no foam."

A picture of Vicki, looking smug -
this was when she thought she wouldn't be in the movie at all!

Anyway, I was supposed to finish off all the scenes with the three "bitchy" ladies and Ani, with a short shoot on Friday night and then one all day on Sunday, with extras joining us for the last half of the shoot on Sunday.

To say things didn't go as planned is an understatment. I can't even get into the convoluted mess - but suffice it to say we only actually filmed on one day, I had to ask Connie to call and cancel all the extras, and Lauryn pulled herself together at the last minute and dragged herself through heavy traffic to Narberth to fill Vicki's role, since Vicki's part had been "upgraded." Thanks Laur and Vick - you are life savers. And quite funny too! :)

Lauryn laughing, almost as much as the rest of us
when she ad-libbed "Did you punch her?"

Anyway, despite the fact we lost a total of 6 hours shooting time, we still managed to get everything except about 4 pages done. I'm not sure when I'll fit those fours pages in, since I'm on a pretty tight schedule and once fall hits - well we know what happenes. But such is the life of an independent movie director.

Oh, and to top it off, I've been sick with a nasty cold the past few days. I'd like to blame it on being stuck in the rain while lugging everything around, but lack of sleep probably didn't help either. :P

Oh well, next up is a shoot with Mike and Tony, and they'll sail through their lines. I just know it! :)

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OK, so the time has come for some explaining, so you can all catch-up with the fast and furious way things are moving in "movie-land."

Connie, who has been an enormous help with this movie (not even including playing a lead role) has just taken it a step further. She has offered to let me use her Hula studio - which hasn't opened yet, as a shooting location for the ever troublesome bar scenes. So, we bought a tiki bar (which will later be used as a check-out counter for the retail store) and now I am happy to say we have a set!!!

Our new location - Aloha Style!

Of course, now that *that* is settled, I have managed to get a schedule nailed down for the coming month and we started shooting last Sunday. But ... there was still one more glitch!

There is one scene where we need everyone to be there - and so far I had almost everyone confirmed for coming on a certain day. Except Mick (David), who schedule is packed full of his own movie-making adventures (he's racing against the deadline for Sundance). Since I had already told Mick I would replace him if I had to - and he promised his feelings wouldn't be hurt, I went ahead and did just that!

So I would like everyone to welcome David Foster to the cast - He auditioned with Connie and I on Sunday and not only is he great for the part, but I think he will fit in with the rest of our crazy group just fine! Check out his Bio on the "Cast" page!

Welcome Dave!

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I mentioned in an earlier blog that two of our esteemed cast members officially tied the knot about a month ago, and I was on hand to videotape the whole thing, of course.

Anyway, I quickly cut together two preliminary clips for them to see - since with the movie and all I won't have the time to get a full DVD to them until the fall. So for those of you who know Mike and Amanda, check out the sneak peek video below.

Personally, I think Amanda rapping is the best part! :)

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OK, there is really too much to update on the movie front, with audtions, new cast members, new sets, I can't handle it all! (or rather, I don't have time to type it all out!)

So, for now, I'll summarize key points.

1.) WE HAVE A WORKING SHOOTING SCHEDULE!! :)
2.) WE HAVE A LOCATION FOR THE BAR SCENES!!!!
3.) NEW PHOTOS FROM THIS PAST SUNDAY'S SHOOT ARE ON THE WAY!!!!!!

Keep your eyes open, Happy Hour Fans - we are rolling! :)

What does a hibscus have to do with the movie you wonder? ... Just wait and find out!

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