Filming

 Hey everyone!!!! This weekend I finished filming and editing my film opening and it went really well. I was able to work alongside a good friend and amazing filmmaker, Virginia Monasterio as she was a major part of my film opening. Working with an experienced actress like Virginia can certainly be a valuable experience for any filmmaker. Not only can she bring a depth of skill and knowledge to her performance, but she may also have insights and suggestions that can help improve the overall production.

Virginia was able to add a lot to the film, as she added her acting skills and a lot of her film knowledge. She was able to cry on command! Being able to cry on command is a skill that not all actors possess, and it can add a powerful emotional dimension to the performance.  Virginia was also able to get into character quickly and understand your direction. It's always great to work with people you already know and trust, especially when it comes to creative projects. Virginia brought a lot of her own ideas and creativity to the role, which can help make a performance even more nuanced and interesting.

(photo during production)

Virginia's input helped to elevate the overall project and add more depth to the character. As a director, it can be challenging to balance the need for creative input from your actors with your own vision for the project, but I was able to find a good balance. As a director, it's important to have a clear vision for the project and to be able to communicate that vision to your cast and crew. While it's important to be open to suggestions and ideas from your actors, ultimately it's your responsibility to ensure that the final product is in line with your creative vision. I was able to strike a good balance between being receptive to input from Virginia and asserting my own creative authority when necessary.

(selfie of Virginia and me during production)