The Wine Movie A Three Crows film

One more scene

We finished our second weekend of shooting, including our biggest, ugliest day. It started out rough with a dead car, a sick actress, fewer extras than we’d hoped and cold casseroles. But in the end we got every shot we needed and even made up for some lost ground the week before.

Overall it was a fantastic weekend with a talented cast and a dedicated crew. The level of enthusiasm and creativity is hard to fathom, especially when you consider that nobody was paid.

We’ve now got one final (and crucial) scene to shoot with our two lead actors. We have $35 left in the budget, a half pack of American Spirits and a barely-eaten Slim Jim. I think we’re going to make it.

Extras Needed this Saturday

Have you always wanted to be in the movies? Now’s your chance. We need extras to fill a church sanctuary and a 100-foot long picnic table on this Saturday (August 15th).

Where

Monroe, OR, 17 miles south of Corvallis. We’re filming at the United Methodist Church on Orchard Street.

When

Saturday, August 15th at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Be there a few minutes early. The two big scenes will take approximately 3 hours. We could use some extras to hang around until about 4 p.m., too.

What to bring

This scene is a country church wedding and a potluck dinner reception. We’re actually filming the reception first. So bring a covered dish if you can (no prob if you can’t), and put it in the most obnoxious avocado, orange, bright red, dark blue, mint green or any other crazy color casserole dish. You’ll get to eat the set dressing, so think of it as a brunch that we’re going to film. This is the most important scene of the movie.

What to wear

Here are some notes from our Costume Designer:

Before you decide what to bring with you to the shoot, please check out the photo gallery at:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=131940&id=830214501&l=ed66161b33. Most of these items we don’t actually have available (the ones we do have are marked), but the pictures will give you an idea of the “feel” that we’re going for in the film.

We’re going for a timeless look, so avoid anything modern-looking and anything that is (or has ever been!) hip or trendy. However, this doesn’t have to mean boring! Feel free to give your character a unique look. Every wedding has the eccentric uncle, silent great-aunt, etc.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. michelle.marie.xyz@gmail.com or 541-231-9640. I would also be happy to meet you at Goodwill to find you a great outfit! The more we can get done ahead of time, the less frantic we’ll be on shooting day. (And it’s really fun!)

RSVP and questions

threecrowsproductions@gmail.com or call 660.537.5009.

First day of shooting

Here’s a slide show from our first day of shooting “A Country Wedding.” We’re halfway through production. Everything is coming together.

First weekend of shooting

We’ve reached the halfway point of production for “A Country Wedding,” and everything is going amazingly well. We’ve only had to scratch one scene to pick up later. The footage is stunning, the weather is cooperating, the actors are delivering great performances, the volunteers are working hard and the set has been fun and energetic.

We’re only halfway there, but by this time next week we’ll have the whole film in the can and we can start post. Can’t wait to see the finished product. There’s a lot of energy and talent in the cast and on the crew.

Last Rehearsal

We held our last rehearsal before we begin principal photography. Everyone is really nailing their lines and we’re eager to begin shooting. Photos can be found here.