Things are Going to Plan!

     Last week we encountered several complications that affected our filming days. Sometimes the weather was poor and we could not film any outdoor scenes. Other times we were all just too busy.
And sometimes, one of were out of town and could not be in the film at all if we were to film. So, our production days have been delayed recently. However, things are starting to look up for my group and I. For example, we only have school for three and a half days this week. Friday is a holiday, and Thursday is an early release day for students. On Friday, Sam has a family event to attend and, therefore, can't make it to Macy's house to film. However, on Thursday, we are all free. On said Thursday, we should be able to get several takes of different scenes that are in our film. 

    Also (drum roll, please), we have extras!! Our film is set at a teenage girl sleepover. My group and I wanted this setting to follow the conventions of a typical girls sleepover in the film world. Especially the ones that are portrayed in movies of the "Thriller" genre. So, we invited a bunch of our girlfriends to be in our film for us. They all said yes! Now, we have over six girls that are going to be in our film with us. They will be playing the roles of best friends having a blast at said sleepover. So, acting should not be too difficult for them since they will probably barely be acting at all! Also, my group and I decided that one of us has to film when we start production officially. Since, I have been filming the few other scenes we have already filmed, I agreed to film our final task.



    I hope I do not get too jealous to see my friends having pillow fights without me while I'm filming!

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