On Saturday March 10th we shot our TV segment that plays on the TV in the living room in Jesus and Karen's trailer. The segment interviews ELLIS BURNS on his ranch about undocumented immigrants crossing his property. The part of Ellis is played by Ralph Edward.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Day #2: The Trailer
On Sunday we shot the interior and exterior of Jesus and Karen's trailer. William Killian was there playing the role of their landlord, Mr. Kinney. The day went very smoothly and went into full speed mode after about 4:30pm. Marco was there to provide the still photography.
Day #1: THE REAL BUSINESS
We filmed the opening sequence early Saturday morning at 3 Points followed by the pickup from the bus stop and the bathtub scene. Manny Ruvalcava played the first coyote in the film who drives Jesus and two other immigrants to the US. Fausto's father, Fausto Olmos senior played the role of an undocumented immigrant who comes out of the trunk of the car with him. Our good friends Sam Polito (Sound), Hank Knaack(Boom/Dolly Operator), Carina Johnson(Log), Justin Stern (Assistant Camera) were there on set to help us along with Rogelio Garcia (DP). Roch Mirabeau also loaned us his vehicle and security services. Lexi of AZSessions was there to hold it down on the still photography.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Almost Shooting
Set dressing is done.
The leads have been rehearsed.
One more day of rehearsals and then the big stuff happens.
The trailer has gone through the ultimate makeover....
The leads have been rehearsed.
One more day of rehearsals and then the big stuff happens.
The trailer has gone through the ultimate makeover....
Monday, March 12, 2007
Shooting day #1- Special Report
On Saturday we shot our TV segment that will be playing on the TV in the living room in Jesus and Karen's trailer. The segment interviews ELLIS BURNS on his ranch about undocumented immigrants crossing his property. The part of Ellis is played by Ralph Edward.
Our DP, Rogelio Garcia
Our DP, Rogelio GarciaMonday, March 5, 2007
Pre Production logistics
Mr. Fausto Olmos will be playing the lead, Jesus.
Anna Yosin will be playing Jesus's wife Karen.
We found out our original desert location was a giant sand trap. We were stuck in the sand for about 4 hours. However, we finally got out WITHOUT A TOW! It was quite amazing. Katie Harris was there sweating it out with us pushing the van and digging out the tires. We would have been totally finished if it weren't for the weird scrap metal and wood that was in the desert.
Ironically, we found a perfect location for the ending of the film and the scene where the immigrants are picked up.
Casa de los Niños is now an official sponsor of the film along with the Guadalajara Grill.
The Casa de los Niños thrift store is located at
1302 East Prince Road
Tucson ,AZ 85719
Anna Yosin will be playing Jesus's wife Karen.
We found out our original desert location was a giant sand trap. We were stuck in the sand for about 4 hours. However, we finally got out WITHOUT A TOW! It was quite amazing. Katie Harris was there sweating it out with us pushing the van and digging out the tires. We would have been totally finished if it weren't for the weird scrap metal and wood that was in the desert.
Ironically, we found a perfect location for the ending of the film and the scene where the immigrants are picked up.
Casa de los Niños is now an official sponsor of the film along with the Guadalajara Grill.
The Casa de los Niños thrift store is located at 1302 East Prince Road
Tucson ,AZ 85719
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