Don’t like the rain. I understand its purpose, and I know how most people from SoCal love it when it rains but coming from Ohio, I don’t miss it… especially when I can’t find my umbrella. Where did that thing go? Hmm… oh well, what’s lost will be found in due time.
Pre-Production for the next film is coming to a close, and we begin shooting in the days to come. Tonight we just finalized wardrobe/ makeup for all the actors. Camille, my amazing stylist for the film, did such a fantastic job and just completely transformed each actor into the character he/she played. Seriously, unbelievable.
I ran into some old friends this week, each working on their own CMF film, and oddly enough it seems like this year, the films that we’re making are a bit different in that they’re much more personal to us. I know that’s how I feel. The story. The characters. Everything is a departure for me, but simultaneously, there are elements that I hope to have in all of my films. This year we’ve also been able to add some new members onto the CMF team; people who I find incredibly talented and definitely wanted to work with for a while now. Along with these changes and transitions, the 107 Productions banner has been put into retirement for the time being, and Kelly Li Productions is now in effect.
I really miss my old 107 Productions cast/ crew, and although it would’ve been fantastic to have been able to do a final film together, I think there was a reason that things happen when they do. The group that I’m working with this year is a combination of the old and the new. I think it’s a sign of growth. Hopefully though, you’ll see a couple of familiar faces in the new film.
Still much planning and storyboarding to be done before production begins! It’s been so long since I’ve been this excited about a project and a large part of it are the elements coming together. If you’re reading this, wish us luck on this adventure that we’re about to embark on. I know I always remain relatively secret, but hopefully the surprise will be well worth it.
On a side note, I was able to go back to WB to have lunch with one of the directors/ creative producers of one of my favorite shows, CHUCK (which more people need to watch!). I wanted some honest advice from someone who was very successful in directing and still able to balance his personal and professional lives. The advice I got was amazing, and it just felt so great to be on set seeing a great group of people collaborate and enjoying doing their jobs. Absolutely fantastic.
As the days of my senior year wind down, I only hope that I will be able to find success and happiness in what I’m passionate about. I hope I’ll be able to do so in perpetual California sunshine : D
