Satisfied

Dave just sent me a copy of the "Unsatisfied" via e-mail, DVD to follow. It's short but interesting. I'll post it in as soon as I get the go-ahead.

Just Psycho

Untitled "Eliot Ness documentary" rapped at 1:45 AM. A strange shoot at an old mansion in Lakewood. A couple outside scenes; then it started to rain. Still good for mood; but tricky for electrical. And keeping lighting and cameras dry. On the other hand, we got some million dollar scenes for free.

Then inside for some light butchering--but no real bodies. Finally the interrogation. What kind of doctor wears his hat in the house? Well this one did. Good for shadows and contrast on my face. I also got a big, bushy moustache. No one will recognize me in this film.

John Frenden looks good as Ness. He nailed the look. Looking forward to the final cut.

Torso Murder Psycho

This came as a surprise. John Frenden (who produced "Alien Robot Invasion") e-mailed early this morning. Would I like to play Dr. Francis Sweeney, the infamous "torso murderer" - filming tonight in Cleveland? John's doing a historical documentary based on Cleveland's Eliot Ness for a competition. I'll need to pull together some props; color my hair and pull together wardrobe--but I'm up for it.

Talked with John this morning. Filming at his office. He said not to worry about script. It will be an interrogation. Just come in character. Insane doctor--torso murderer.

"Unsatisfied"

"Unsatisfied" -- it was Dave Salzman's CSU student project: the story of a man whose life has become an exercise in repetition and boredom. Since the script required the same activities over an extended period of time, I needed five changes in outfit, so Village Thrift was the place to shop.

Filming was in Broadview Heights; and it went great--except for the "co-star" who thought anything over 5 hours was way too long for any project. So she stormed out; requiring a rewrite; making me the sole actor for the film. That was okay by me.

So back again about a week or two later: same scenes, and a few more that were supposed to be filmed before my co-star departed. All went well. It was a wrap.

I can't wait to see the finished film.