It has been two weeks since we filmed “Roger”. This has been a truly inspiring experience and the professionalism demonstrated by everyone at The Central Coast Screen Co-op, check their website Central Coast Screen Co-Op
It was the first time I have done a film and found it challenging especially when playing the lead role. The first day went really well and I was impressed by the commitment and professional of the entire crew.
The first day of filming was at the house where Roger’s mother lived, Roger is picking up his childhood pet Parrot and exchanging some banter with his girlfriend Mandy. We also then shot the end of the film which involved driving a car and swerving off the side of the road. I was damn nervous not to swerve to much and slam the breaks to late and then plough into 20 crew members! So thanks guys for trusting me not to mow you all down!
The second day was all done within the car in front of a green screen. It was very exciting and a new experience as you really had to visualise and use your imagination whilst being cooped up inside a garage with 30 crew members trying their best to get the best shots. This I found the most challenging aspect for acting, here we had to create our own external stimuli.
The start of day 2 was a tad slow, until about lunch time when everything started to flow more nicely, however it was a challenge to keep emotions at bay, especially when you want to perform at your best and you know you can do better.
I have definitely learnt allot from the experience and had an amazing time with everyone from the crew. It felt like I had gone an a holiday and had a short term affair with someone special.
Here are some pictures from the day, and would like to thank all those involved on such a great weekend together.
Keep your eyes posted here and hopefully in coming months “Roger” will be ready to watch!
Of course, always good to have the crew list at the end
Writer and Concept |
John Blackhawk |
Writer |
Al Brooks |
Producer |
Robert Doyle |
Director |
Graeme Mitchell |
DoP/Camera Op |
Brendan Palmer |
1st Assitant Director |
Mark Ferris |
1st Assistant Camera |
Max Gersbach |
2st Assistant Camera |
Kate Cornish |
Sound Recordist |
Peter Henskens |
Boom Operator |
Terry Wunsch |
Gaffer/Grip |
Daniel Grey |
Prod Designer |
Ty Batterham |
Standby Props |
Daniel Mitchell |
Make‐up |
Samantha Thompson |
Script Supervisor |
Liesl Bamback |
Data Wrangler |
Katey Freyburg |
Unit Manager |
Nathan Dalton |
Bird Wrangler |
Kylie Cooke |
Stills Photographer |
Stefan Sroczynsk |
Production Assistant |
Christopher Kaye |
Production Assistant |
John Blackhawk |
Production Assistant |
Al Brooks |
Catering Assistant |
Ryan Montgomery |
Catering Assistant |
Kellie |
Roger |
Romiko Derbynew |
Mandy |
Cathy Burnside |
Polly (V/O) |
Cathy Burnside |
Samantha (V/O) |
Meg Macintosh |
Patricia (V/O) |
Gianna Pattison |
Blue One (V/O) |
John Blackhawk |
Blue Three (V/O) |
Al Brooks |
Editor |
Katey Freyburg |
Assistant Editor |
Christopher Kaye |
Assistant Editor |
Mark Ferris |
CGI Effects Artist |
Alex Burgess |
Composer |
Jenny Harkin |
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