Our incredible poster for our December screening earlier this month. Designed by Briar Levit
We Have Our Ways (poster)
Looking back: Production day 2 of 'We Have Our Ways'
Here's a look at day 2 of production on We Have Our Ways. We shot at three locations in one day. We were in a office, a cafe and an apartment. Our cast & crew was absolutely amazing and we made great time throughout the day! The cafe was the hardest location to secure, but we found the perfect location and the owner could not have been nicer and more accommodating to our crew.
Francis Ford Coppola in PDX
I was lucky enough to get to see Francis Ford Coppola last month at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. It was a great talk! One of my favorite parts of the talk is when he said he likes to write early in the morning because it is before anyone has hurt his feelings that day.
We Have Our Ways - Production Day 1
Here's a look behind the scenes of day 1 of production on We Have Our Ways. This is the new short film that I am producing. On day 1 we had an entirely female cast and crew. Our production designer said it was her first time "not being one of the only women on crew."
Picture & post by Darcy Sharpe/ Production Designer
On location camera test - We Have Our Ways
Earlier this week: testing out a camera that's great in low light in an awesome warehouse location in Northeast Portland with our all-female crew. I am the Producer on the project and more work still needs to be done. We Have Our Ways starts filming next month!
Casting Call
I recently started producing an independent short narrative film. One of my many jobs includes posting this casting call on a number of sites, going through submissions, arranging an audition schedule and finding a place for auditions. At this point, we just about set with some great actresses who are interested in the movie. Here's the casting call I put out last weekend.
CASTING CALL:
WE HAVE OUR WAYS is now casting for two roles. WE HAVE OUR WAYS is directed by award-winning director Dawn Jones Redstone of Sista in the Brotherhood written by Kjerstin Johnson, former editor in chief of Bitch Magazine, and produced by Christian Henry, a television writer and producer for a network affiliate of NBC. This film is funded by the Regional Arts and Culture Council.
SYNOPSIS: In a dystopic near future, two women of color struggle to navigate healthcare, state violence, and reproductive justice.
Abigail
Early 20’s, African American female
Young student who lives with her older, wiser cousin Regina. Abigail finds herself in a bind, and must rely on her cousin to get the help she needs. Abigail feels helpless in the face of something huge and dangerous, but perseveres without knowing what the future holds.
Mari
20’s, female, Latina
Young healthcare worker at an underground clinic. Her job is stressful enough as it is, but when her coworker gets arrested and clients still need her, she must make a decision about what she’s willing to do for others. Actor appears in single critical scene, must be able to cry.
Production title: We Have Our Ways
Union / Non-Union: Non-Union
Production Type: Independent
Project length: Short Film
Posted on: June 24th
Director: Dawn Jones Redstone
Producer: Christian Henry
Writer: Kjerstin Johnson
Audition Location: NW Film Center
Shooting Location: Portland
Submit headshots, resume & reel (if available) to: whowfilm@gmail.com
Compensation: Yes
KEY DATES
Auditions:
July 8th 9:30am - 2pm
(Time slots will be given out)
Shooting:
Aug. 19th & Aug. 26th
Abigail will be needed for both shoot dates.
Mari will be needed for one shoot date, at night.
16/52 - After the Storm | Dir. by Jessica Oyelowo
I'm taking the Women in Film pledge to watch 52 Films By Women this year.
"After the Storm" is a short film written, directed and produced by Jessica Oyelowo.