Day 6, Sunday, November 13, 2011, brought us a cool day — not as cold as expected — and as the day went on it also brought us closer to the end of our last day of principal photography — which was both exciting and heartbreaking.
With the five leads and a very small crew we kept to the same quality and discipline that we held throughout the production. I could tell that everyone felt the end was in the air and we would not see each other in this capacity on this film again, but that did not bring their spirits down; everyone pushed forward and completed their tasks.
And when Frank Cosgriff — our first Assistant Director — yelled “That’s a wrap!” Many emotions and cheers filled the room.
Most may feel their part in this film is over, and that may be true for some, but the journey is not — I think about everyone and carry them with me as I work the magical part of the process of filmmaking — at least the magic that I can add to it — everyone has done their job, now it is my turn.
As the days, weeks, and months go by many of you will find other projects to do, grow up, and have their braces removed; meenwhile I will be focused and working hard on one project; this film called Petite Chardonnay. I will — at certain times — keep you up to date on the progress of the film in post production — I have already purchased several boxes of tissue for the occasion.
So with your patients, understanding, and I know you have the passion, dedication, and devotion for this film, we will continue to walk beside each other — in spirit of course — but to me the JOURNEY is NOT over — we have created memories and relationships that will live forever.
Be safe, God Bless, and I thank you so much for being a part of the first phase of this epic story.
- gerald
