Jillianfilms Productions

Mini-Series Update

Well, I'm in the process of planning my mini-series. The filming is next summer, which means it's a year from now. Ah. Help. Help me. Help me now.

Casting

Casting has not been great so far. I have some people in mind, but not many. And I haven't contacted them yet. But I do have one person willing to be in it. I was kind of afraid to ask him, because I barely knew him. I was so suprised when he said he would do it. Having his acceptance has made the world go 'round, for me! His name is Adam. He's very talented, which is also why I was suprised. Here is a video that my brother and his friends made with Adam in it. Adam plays Jerry, the producer of the documentary(P.S. My brother is the one in the beginning with the green shirt).(P.P.S. Visit the official KNED site at http://www.knedproductions.tk/). (P.P.P.S. To watch other Adam videos, visit his YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ontheconcourse). But now, I'm not sure if he's going to work out. I mean, we don't necessarily see eye to eye, and he might freak when he hears what it's about, and what I want him to play.

 That's the good news. But I still haven't found someone to play my title character yet. That's pretty bad. Here are my requirements:

  • Actually, he has to be 18
  • Someone I trust
  • Can somewhat act
  • Strong
  • Not too tall
  • Someone who can have fun
  • Someone willing to do what I tell them to do
  • Male
  • Dark Hair
  • If lucky enough, Dark Blue Eyes
  • No Torso (I'm half kidding)

So far, I haven't met any guys that meet those requirements. There are also other requirements I can't share, because that would mean I would have to give away my secret. 

Budget

As of now, there really is no budget. I have about $40 in my possession right now, but I'm getting there. When it becomes more crucial, then I'll work out a budget. For now, I'm saving up for my own DV camera(yeah, off to a great start there, Jillian). The things I need to save up for are as follows:

  • DV Camera
  • A Car (but not just any car. A special car. It's very important)
  • The Rights to ***** (sorry, can't give it away)
  • A Chimpanzee(yeah, I need one. I hate movies with monkeys in them, but there you go. I can't get away without one)
  • A Helicopter(but that's not as necessary. It would be cool, though)

So there's my list. It's pretty expensive, and beggars can't be choosers, but the worst part is the fact that the car, the rights, and the monkey are crucial. I need them. i can't just sit on it and wait for when I can afford it, I need them right in the beginning. Yeah, I'm toast. But I'm pretty sure I got God on my side, and if he wants me to make this mini-series, then somehow I'll obtain these things.

Scripting

I'm finally ready to officially start scripting now. Excitement. I haven't done much, but I have done some. It's kinda fun, and then I get bored.