After we said a tearful (on my part) goodbye today to our two lead actors, following their last scene in the film (I miss them
already!!!), we filmed in my favorite sanctuary, Saint Stephens' Church. And the grace of God felt very present. The stillness of the sanctuary highlit the contrasting work-flow of filming. For much of the day, there is always a loud bustle; crew working: to cable, set-dress, light and set up camera for a shot. Just when the cacophany seems unbearable, the first A.D. calls “Quiet on set!”, and a sudden miraculous silence falls. The actors enter, to interpret and embody the script's characters and words. The camera rolls, and in that hush - made more noticeable by the chorus of sound that precedes it - our story unfolds. (Until a plane flies overhead, or a garbage truck rolls by, or any number of normal daily sounds make us call "hold the roll". It’s amazing how those normal background sounds disappear from our consciousness, until the very moment we need it to be absolutely quiet. Then we do notice them!)
We had the honor of filming one of my very best friends, Scott Nolte (godfather to my kids!) today, playing Father Edward West. He is named for a real-life person that is the basis for a work of fiction (or three). Kudos if you get the quite-obscure reference ...
Carol has remarked on my "patience" during challenging film days. I don’t always feel patient, so of course, it's a blessing to hear that. And sometimes, like everyone, I am a dork, without meaning to be one. But, under all the noise we can make, behind all the cacophany of our minds and hearts and film sets, there is the radiant stillness of Grace. I know that it is always there for me, and resting in the Spirit, I can sometimes find my way through noisy distractions. In the silence of the sanctuary today, it was easy to remember that our whole production is upheld and undergirded by the prayers of many, and by Grace.
We filmed today in the nasty smoke, which was daunting, with most of us who are prone to airborne-particulate sensitivity wisely wearing filter masks. The hero of the afternoon was our "Charlie"; the incredible Elliott Smith, who persevered through the challenges of several running scenes, aided by the powerful and gleeful camera work of Sam, on the MoVi rig. Bless Elliott...and bless all of our incredible crew who stuck it out in the not-fun outdoors, this tough day.
So very, very humbled and grateful to know these people.
already!!!), we filmed in my favorite sanctuary, Saint Stephens' Church. And the grace of God felt very present. The stillness of the sanctuary highlit the contrasting work-flow of filming. For much of the day, there is always a loud bustle; crew working: to cable, set-dress, light and set up camera for a shot. Just when the cacophany seems unbearable, the first A.D. calls “Quiet on set!”, and a sudden miraculous silence falls. The actors enter, to interpret and embody the script's characters and words. The camera rolls, and in that hush - made more noticeable by the chorus of sound that precedes it - our story unfolds. (Until a plane flies overhead, or a garbage truck rolls by, or any number of normal daily sounds make us call "hold the roll". It’s amazing how those normal background sounds disappear from our consciousness, until the very moment we need it to be absolutely quiet. Then we do notice them!)
We had the honor of filming one of my very best friends, Scott Nolte (godfather to my kids!) today, playing Father Edward West. He is named for a real-life person that is the basis for a work of fiction (or three). Kudos if you get the quite-obscure reference ...
Carol has remarked on my "patience" during challenging film days. I don’t always feel patient, so of course, it's a blessing to hear that. And sometimes, like everyone, I am a dork, without meaning to be one. But, under all the noise we can make, behind all the cacophany of our minds and hearts and film sets, there is the radiant stillness of Grace. I know that it is always there for me, and resting in the Spirit, I can sometimes find my way through noisy distractions. In the silence of the sanctuary today, it was easy to remember that our whole production is upheld and undergirded by the prayers of many, and by Grace.
We filmed today in the nasty smoke, which was daunting, with most of us who are prone to airborne-particulate sensitivity wisely wearing filter masks. The hero of the afternoon was our "Charlie"; the incredible Elliott Smith, who persevered through the challenges of several running scenes, aided by the powerful and gleeful camera work of Sam, on the MoVi rig. Bless Elliott...and bless all of our incredible crew who stuck it out in the not-fun outdoors, this tough day.
So very, very humbled and grateful to know these people.
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