After coming up with the idea, think of location... (this project needs to take place in a real restaurant)
The 1st step was to contact the location (the restaurant management and owner)
this was the content of the proposal of the email I sent to them...
Boathouse (RL location) Film Proposal
Jennida Chase
8/15/11
Basic Proposal:
To create a very short, experimental film to be shot on location in the Boathouse at Rockett’s Landing, on either a Tuesday or Thursday morning this September or October, 2011. In addition to shooting this project at the Boathouse, I would like to invite the staff of the boathouse and some additional cast members to come and be extras in the film and enjoy an early lunch (which I will provide). I have been wanting to make this film for some time, and think that inviting my Film I and Filmmaking Workshop classes from VCU to be my crew would be a great way for them to see the ins and outs of shooting on location with a number of extras. I will probably shoot digitally for this project.
Time Frame:
Shoot on Thursday 29th September, 2011. Rough estimation of time needed on location--- We would arrive and set up with crew and primary actors around 10am, extras arrive around 11am, shoot around noon and clean up by 2pm.
Synopsis of film:
On a busy day in an upscale restaurant, one waitstaff member has a break with reality while standing in the middle of her section and euphorically turns and begins walking joyously through the dinning room breaking beer bottles on the heads of patrons.
**bottles will be made of breakaway glass, a prop used in film and theater made of spun sugar.
If you would like to be an extra in this film,
or would like to help with the overall necessities
email (RSVP) with Jennida
Hoping to be provided/lent by BH:
-the RL location
-boathouse plates, silverware and glasses, a few small trays...
**I have spoken with Todd about this proposal who has mentioned that, depending on his schedule, would consider helping me plate the food that I bring in, so that it looks like restaurant fare...
**I have also spoken with Aly who has indicated that, depending on her schedule, would consider being on location during this shoot...
To be provided/arranged by me:
-cast roles and assign all crew, direct film and manage shoot.
-buy and bring in food for the props (for the restaurant patrons to be eating in the film)
-provide the actors cast as waiters with non-Boathouse uniforms.
-bring equipment (camera and lighting etc) and all other technical aspects of the film.
-clean up, dinning room, wash the dishes and leave the Boathouse ready for dinner service!
