My new short film is based on a song by Meshell Ndegeocello (if you have not heard of her check her out she's made some amazing and beautiful music www.meshell.com).
I've been wanting to work with my friend Nadine Woodley for ages, we use to go to university together, she introduced me to the male lead, Dwayne Nosworthy, who is also a very talented dancer. Top that off with Lee Daley as my DOP who's skills have impressed me and increased immensely.
I had hoped I could of had this project filmed and completed in one day but ended up being two full days. Both days were very fun and inspiring. Working on this project made me really realise how much of the small details need to be met to produce something which is visually pleasing. Also what I liked about this short and other shorts I've directed is having the creative control. Having Lee concentrating on the lighting and helping me set up was a big help, it enabled me to concentrate on directing and getting out the performances I wanted from both actors.
Personally I think this is one of my best projects to date. The look and feel is amazing to me. I will be putting up some screen shots soon.
Here are some production pictures.
