Monday, April 17, 2006

Filming's been pushed till Friday. This is because the 2nd script (we shoot two at at time) didn't arrive until late last night and needs some work. Not to mention, even if it was in perfect condition, trying to prep an hour long show in oh about two days is basically impossible.

Our 1st AD (Assistant Director) was literally moaning all day while breaking down the script and trying to schedule it. His 2nd AD said he sounded like a woman having bad cramps. It was kinda funny the first time. The fifth time around however the horse was thoroughly beaten into dust.

On an up note, I think I put my foot firmly in the door on possibly writing for the show. I have no illusions I'll get a script assignment, but maybe I'll be lucky enough to help tweak some dialogue or even a scene! Who knows. I've been asked to write a spec for the show. I've been mulling over what to write since this show carries more characters than ER, but I know I can do it! (she says while nervously picking at her fingers)

With filming pushed an extra two days away, that gives me some extra time to talk with boss man about my status on set. Last I talked with our Assistant Unit Production Manager, she said he'd been inundated with comments about how well I was doing in the office. Apparently he's also pleased with my work and doesn't see why he should change things. Great. Sigh. Another six months of sitting in this God forsaken office. Well at least it should give me time to write - if I can shake these dreaded doldrums away.

Haha, also my boss - whom everyone loves - showed his not so nice side today in front of a bunch of people. He got all uppity with me about something that was totally not my fault and I in fact fixed. The other staffers were quick to thank me for my help after my boss belittled me. I got the impression they were rather shocked at his behavior.

Later on, after the meeting was over, one of them came over and said "Well that's a side of boss man we've never seen before." I was feeling kinda bitter at the moment so I replied with "Really, he's like that all the time with me. That's nothing new." To which the startled staffer said "Oh, well you must handle it well."

As if I have any other choice. Silly silly staffer.

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