Featured: Tyler Franklin

Tyler Franklin as Director of Photography and Sound Mixer.

Where does one even begin? Tyler, or Ty as everyone now refers to him, is a student at WKU. We met on the set of "One Message" (a film by Jefferson Moore with Kelly's Filmworks). The first time we actually spoke to each other was when he arrived in a taxi, unable to pay his fare. To his credit, it wasn't actually his fault. We all decided to chip in and bail the poor kid outta trouble.

And thus, a great friendship was born.

Not only is he amazingly talented when it comes to vision and a camera, but he is an expert in the field of comedy. In any situation, whether I'm ready to jump off a cliff or ready to push somebody off a cliff, he can say one thing and laughter ensues. The problem becomes nonexistant, and it's back to work. He was a great joy to work with. I do not recall Tyler complaining. Not once. And that goes to show how dedicated he is to this field.

If he hadn't been apart of "No Lost Cause", it would not be what it is today. He saved us many times. I owe a lot to him (including gas money, I'm sure), and I'm certain that in the future, we're going to be seeing a LOT more of him...but hopefully not in the tabloids. Maybe on the red carpet. :)

In closing, I just have one more thing to say.

Monocle.

Featured: Karen Cole Martion

Karen Cole Martion as Dr. Melissa Harvey. Not enough GOOD can be said about this person. She is truly a delight, and I'm proud to call her my friend. Karen has always been there to help and assist, whether it be picking up the slate, being the "Mamma" on the set, or listening to me rant for an hour on the phone about money.

I met Karen in a show called Cactus Flower here in town. I'm not sure if she remembers this, but she and I actually read together at the audition! She was always kind and endearing, even though some circumstances during the show proved to be trying (she knows what I'm talking about)! I remember having the most costume changes out of the cast, and whenever I was in the makeshift dressing room, she'd come back and make sure I was gravy. Her sweet personality stuck with me, as did her two adorable, very talented twin boys (who also make cameos in our film), Gavin and Keegan.

This photo of her was taken early on in the filming process. In the driver's seat is her husband, Rob. She wasn't in this scene, but she was kind enough to come and help out with the large group of background actors.

While writing the script, I had her in mind from the beginning to play Dr. Harvey. Even though Karen is polar opposite of Harvey, she pulled it off very well! I've always been a good judge of character (by my own admission), and I can safely say that there is nothing fake about Karen. She's genuine. She has a pure heart. She's caring and lovely, and I love having her around!

"No Lost Cause" wrapped for film

Much has changed throughout the past few months. Firstly, I haven't blogged. Secondly, the film is complete. Thirdly, we're already in the editing process. Director is no longer Director. She's Editor. Audio was recorded on an external device. Chaos ensued. Oh, and we all finally settled on a name for the film. Finally.

No Lost Cause

Our projected end date will be in March-April. Preferrably March. The quicker it gets finished, the quicker we can send it out to festivals, and the quicker we can start our next project (which I'm equally excited about).

BUT, I can't tell you what it is. To be honest, we're not sure what it is, either. We already have a bunch of screenplays lined up that we're desparate to make into movies. But since we're only a small group of people, it's best we do the "one thing at a time"...thing. SIGH. I suppose we'll have to finish this one first.

And if we don't finish this one, we'll have mobs lining up outside our homes with pitchforks and guns.

I've also decided to post a little somethin-somethin about our wonderful cast and crew throughout the coming weeks. Since I'm incapable of expressing my emotions and gratitude verbally, I have learned that it's easier to write about them! Every few days, it'll be someone different. This should tie everyone over until the film is complete, right? Right? No? SIGH.

We'll throw in the poster as well, okay? As soon as it's finished, of course. O.o