Shot a little in the subway this morning with the dynamic Ludwig Black (no relation) behind the camera. Two shots, simple stuff, just needed to snag a shot of the train as it went into a tunnel. We got it just in time to get to class.
After speaking with Ryerson about endorsement for renting weapons (in order to rent from M.A.G. you need corporate endorsement and insurance), I discovered that it is possible, but it’s getting cold fast (I need the forest to still be alive) and without a producer I just don’t have the time to invest in making it happen.
SO, the scene’s changed quite a bit. I happen to have an old deactivated Mosin Nagant lying around (love impulse purchases made when I was 13), so I’m going to throw a scope on that and there’s my sniper rifle. Our anti-hero (my dad, Paul Black) is now a lone sniper, and is being accosted by a frightening looking indigenous person with a machete (played by the saintly Wunder Kat). Working now on scheduling that for the 26th. Anyone who wants to help, gimme a shout!
The Mosin Nagant. Not a Canadian Rifle, but it’ll do.
Now, off to watch some short films in the Toronto International Film Festival.
