Question Marc
No, it is not a typo or a grammatical error. It only means that here we will question Marc about the making of his movie Ripped Memories. Short introductions are my favorites. Let’s get to the point.
Question: A full feature made in four days. Is that possible?
Marc: Well, apparently it is. Of course, to achieve such a goal, there are some things that are essential. Starting with the crew. Our Director of Photography, Chris Walters, is the perfect combination of great attitude, professionalism, technical skills and creativity that makes a good collaboration possible. He and our soundman, Kevin Huie, are a good team that has worked together in several projects. They were not only a great support but also part of the creative process, bringing ideas and helping to solve things fast and without drama. I don’t remember one single argument about how to do things during the whole filming period and every input was positive and helpful. And I must say that the shooting conditions were sometimes far from easy, but they managed to cope with it perfectly.
And of course, another crucial factor is…
Question: …the actors…
Marc: …the cast, exactly. The only way to get the job done under this circumstances is to come to the set prepared, with the lines learned or, if there has been very little time for preparation, like it happened in some cases due to a short notice call, with some clear conception of what the role is about. In a four days production you don’t need actors that deliver lines one by one without having a clear idea of what the whole situation is about. Improvisation is very important, and therefore you must know what kind of scene you’re in and why are you reacting like you’re reacting. In our case, we had even teleprompter help for actors that got the part just a few days before the start of the project and they delivered a great performance because they knew their motivation and they were focused and concentrated. That is very important.
Question: Tell me about Debbie Rochon.
Marc: I had seen several movies with Debbie before and I was impressed with her acting capabilities and potentials but I have to confess that I wasn’t prepared for what I got during the filming of Ripped Memories. It was just spellbinding. It will sound like an advertising copy but I can tell you that if I had tried to explain her in full detail all what I thought about her role, it would have taken weeks. I just gave her the script and that was it. What she did on the set was not only exactly what I had dreamed of when I was writing the script but she added many elements I didn’t had the talent to imagine. And it all seemed to happen in a very casual fashion, like it was an exercise in improvisation. Her performance in this movie is going to show some facets of her talent that not necessarily have been explored in her recent movies. And I’m sure her fans are going to be very pleased to see her play a role with drama, psychological twists and raw sexuality. I know it because I am one of her biggest fans.
Question: And Jesse Kozel?
Marc: Except for playing the role of Samantha, Jesse has done everything in this movie. He is the co-producer, the public relations manager, the caterer, the driver, and the permit holder. He has been a blessing for this project and I couldn’t have done it without him. And, by the way, he played the leading male character too. How is that for a pastime? |
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