notes from the basement 

Gray O'Brien and Shabana Smith

So here we are, deep in the heart of post-production. So much to tell, but so little time because…post-production.
Everybody keeps asking “when is that movie of yours going to be done?” It’s like when you’re nine months pregnant and everybody keeps asking when that baby’s going to pop.  The answer is “Pass me a sandwich, and one of those nice pickles. Oh, and a bucket of coffee, please. Because I haven’t had time to eat or sleep this week."


Been busy looking at stuff like this (eyes right) 


​So here’s what you need to know about how we're doing...​

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• It looks beautiful. Stunning. We are wildly happy.
• The performances are outstanding. We expected a lot, but this is beyond the beyond of the beyond. And don’t even get me started on the chemistry of our two young leads, Lauren McQueen and Sean Stevenson. You can’t tear your eyes off them.
• While we’re on about chemistry, Alexz Johnson and Brendan Flynn are a riot to watch together. 
• Our editor is a superhero.
• Our composers have started their work on the score and every day is a beautiful revelation. They are innovative, talented and they really understand the deep connection between the story and the music.
• Every time I sit in front of the screen (and so far it’s been hundreds of times) and see all our hard work coming together so perfectly, I’m newly grateful for the miracle that is my cast and my crew.

Cast. Crew. Lunch. Much miracles.

 
Yes, post-production takes long time. So do babies. But in the end, they’re both worth it.  And unlike babies, The Wasting won’t throw up on you. 
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