Horses Head and other things

So with a week to go before the production cranks up a gear we are putting the pressure onto Stables for their locations. Sadly Lea Valley Riding centre is a no go, however Mudchute have been very helpful already.

With a dedicated filming department they are much more informed when it comes to filming. This obvious comes with the natural downside that they have a figure worked out already, and may be averse to negotiation.

I have offered ‘in kind’ and via the lovely production manager, to film a promo video for them for free (usually to the tune of about £1500) to promote their site for more film locations. We won’t hear until Monday as to their feelings on this at which point we will really be struggling for a location.

Something I have learnt is how far the budget will go. And with this, how much everything adds up to some catastrophic figure. Coming from a theatre background where you can get away with a blank stage and an engaging performer/solid text, this is a huge blow to the old confidence.

“How much?!” seems to just hang around my neck on a chalkboard. No matter. As they say, it will all come together in the end!
In the meantime here’s the head so far… not shabby eh?!