Post Production

Well, we are still in post production working on the editing. House called and said that the first scene was 17 mins long. So I had to go back into the script and cut lines out. Prayerfully I won't have to cut anything else. I hope he can get it down to 35 mins.  The music is still being worked on, but hopefully all of the music will be complete before Christmas.  I have some good ideas about how I want some of the music to go with certain scenes. I believe the film may just have people crying.  I tell you, God truly is Good, because when the year began you couldn't have told me that I would've done my own film. I always wanted to stay in front of the camera only, but now after writing, producing and starring in my own film was the best time ever.  I like being a producer.  I will be glad when I have the funds to produce a lot more products.  I do want to take a class on film making to make sure I have the basics under control. Also I would love to take a class on direction too.  Everything is working out just fine.  I'm staying positive and confident.  Everything will work out well.

Shenika's Redemption is a Success - The Shoot went well!!

Kubbi as Shenika Miller

Kay, Terry and Rasheeda

Nicholas, Terry, Leah, Ann Marie and Ashleigh

Victoria Cuffee - Make up Artist

Terry - EMS, Nicholas- Detective and Erik - handsome man

Ashleigh Taking last looks

Kubbi - Alternate Ending with Gabe - jogger

James A. House - The Director

Wow, It is amazing how well everything went on the set.  Everything was organized. Some people didn't show up and had to be replaced but thank God that happened without missing a beat.  Here are some photos. More will be added as time permits.  But I am excited and certain that the film will be picked up.

Issues with a "Name" actor's management

Well, my production manager is trying to finalize getting Tobias Truvillion for the production. The issues we are having is that they are asking for production credit and wanting us to pay his daily fee. Now what boggles the mind is that some people in the industry think because they never heard of you; they assume you don't know anything about the industry. But they have another "think" coming. There is no way I'm giving him production credit when he has given nothing to the production. He will be paid for his acting but to give him production credit would be foolish especially if they think they will make money off of the film. I'm not giving free money away. When we need to make money, so we can pay those who have helped to fund the production and given their time. So we will see how this issue will unfold. They may not respond to the email that was sent to them. Then we will have to recast the handsome man which shouldn't be a problem. I'm sure there will be someone who would love to play this role.  I will keep you updated.

Kubbic Inch is now Legit

I'm so happy to announce that I received my Articles of Organization Receipt which confirms that Kubbic Inch Productions, LLC is now filed with the State of NY. Now I have to get the publication done. I just read 3 articles that stated the LLC publication fee is unnecessary and small business owners have been complaining about it. It can cost $350 - $1000 to publicize the company in 2 newspapers of the county where the business is located. The articles stated that Brooklyn and Manhattan are the most expensive. Well there is a petition that is trying to eliminate the unnecessary fee. I signed it but I will still have to do the publication. I have 120days to get it done. I guess if I get a business credit card I may just have to use it for the publication.  Well I want to make sure I do everything that I can to stay legit. I pray that my company continues to grow and that it will make enough money to help produce shows for other people and their companies.

Kubbic Inch is almost a signatory producer with the Screen Actors Guild too. I just have to send them a copy of the Articles of Organization and a copy of the insurance, which will also cost me $800 for 10 days to protect the production.  I know that the company will recoup all the monies spent. You gotta spend money to make money.  Will keep you posted.

Nothing is by chance or by accident, Everything is exactly how it is supposed to be.

I lost one of my investors. It is now obvious to me that some people like to hear themselves talk. No matter how old a person is there is still room for more education. This person talked about being a partner in my company, but as soon as I went through all the time and effort to create a partners agreement two weeks later this dude decided he didn't have a full understanding of the agreement, because of the wording. As in most film projects there is always a risk of losing your entire investment especially when a company is just starting. The faith the remaining investors have and a few more that have joined the ranks, believe in the first script and the talent involved.  That is what all companies need. People who believe the vision and the talent and most of all in the one who gave the talent. That is in the Almighty. God knows exactly what He is doing. Not everyone is meant to share your vision or even to share in your dreams with you. The measure of a persons faith can cause any project to be successful or to fail.  Kubbic Inch only wants those with the strongest faith in God and in the talents God has given to all of us in order to make this company endure. Dare to dream and live the life that you have imagined. You have to see the vision in order for the vision to come true. See it before you see it.

Perception is 50% and Assumption is the other 50%

How Ironic is it that someone could write a scene that mimics someone's life that they get offended by the scene. I had no idea that the scene I wrote was based on truth. God is always on point. He knows exactly what He is doing. Thank you God for clearing up a mis-understanding on my part, where an actor assumed too much about what I know or did not know. Now I feel so much better. That actor can't make or break me. The actor may never want to work with me, but that's cool too, They have their own demons to fight and that is there problem not mine. My future is set, God's got me. Thank you Father for always showing me what I need to see.

Actors who get offended by the script

Monday, I scolded myself for offending an actor because of the scene I wrote for them. I apologized, I decided to rewrite the scene or take it out altogether. I even offered them to ad lib all they wanted. I cried about how much I offended them, because I have so much respect for them and it was not my intention to offend anyone.
               After lamenting on it all afternoon, just at this moment, I realized that what they said about my scene was offensive to me. They said it was offensive and lacked taste - now was that about my entire script or was it about the scene. Then they said they are very careful about what projects they do.  But the ironic thing about that statement is they stated that they will do and follow whatever I wanted them to do. They wanted to cuss a lot, play a bitter person or whatever. Then they read the script and all of a sudden it was beneath them.                          

     As actors, should we take a script personal and make it about ourselves or is it really about the quality of the work? What actor always wants to play themselves? Isn't it about the challenge to play a character that is totally the opposite from themselves?  I'm learning that the characters that are totally different from who we are is what the craft is about. Not to be offended by what a writers vision is or to belittle it.

     I guess I could've been offended by the words of the actor, instead I made myself feel guilty about offending the actor. I wonder if I had been Lee Daniels, Steven Spielberg, Jerry Bruckheimer, Rob Reiner, Spike Lee or Scorcesee  would the actor have turned me down?
  
     Putting this production together is teaching me a lot. Now I know, that when I offer someone a role, to make sure they read the script first before they say yes. So now what do I do about the actor? Will they decide to sever our "contact" with each other? Will they ever want to work with me again? or will they ever recommend me for anything etc. But I guess the real question should be, will I ever want to work with them again, that is the real question.
      Now being a writer, executive producer and film maker, I now can choose who I want to work with again.  I guess I will also learn who my friends really are. All I can say is this. I know that I was meant to write my script, to produce it and let God do the rest. All things have been falling into place and whether people say no to me or yes is not going to stop me from the goal. If I have to recast my film there are plenty of people who would love to be in a Kubbic Inch Production.

     Nothing is by chance or by accident. God has ordained everything that has gone down and will go down. So Kub - Keep it moving, Keep believing and walk in your blessing. There will come a time when actors will be requesting to be in your productions. Then when I look back on all of this I will say to myself- was I bugging out to let this person rattle my spirit.  Nothing is perfect, but "All Things are Possible for those who believe." That is what will keep me going. So I forgive myself for allowing that person to jack me up. Forgive myself for begging their forgiveness and Forgive myself for lamenting on it for so many hours.

Casting the Handsome Man in Shenika's Redemption

I've asked Tobias Truvillion to play the Handsome Man. I'm almost afraid that he is going to turn me down because I cannot pay him what he is worth. His reel is awesome. I also would like Lamman Rucker to be in the film also. I originally wanted Lamman but he may be really difficult to get in contact with. Plus I can't pay him either. So I'm hoping they volunteer to help an up & coming actress, writer etc.  We will see what happens. God knows who He has planned to do this film with me. Just before I finished this blog, Tobias said Yes!!!! See how quick God works.  I still want Lamman in the film too. I'm excited.  And I got more donations in too. What a beautiful day!!!!!!
           

Shenika's Redemption - Pre-Production

Well, it's finally time to produce my first short film. Pre- Production so far is well organized. Rehearsals have been scheduled. Meetings have also been schedule with the music producer. Need to cast one more roll, then the background features will need to be cast. This is exciting and exhausting at the same time. Putting in late hours to ensure, I get as much done as possible before filming begins which will be on September 30 - October 5th. Prayerfully everything will run smooth. All we pray that the investors and donations go through.  Will keep you posted.