So after 3 months of pre-production, 12 days of filming, and with 800+ shots in the can, filming has finally wrapped on the next two Life on Earth episodes!*
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The final shot - filmed indoors at the Bradford Playhouse,
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*Almost. I still have one more scene to do - a brief exchange between Spike and Mack. Very tiny!
We finished yesterday afternoon in Bradford. We had to move very quickly as there was no mains power at the location, and my 2 camera batteries only have about 100 minutes each. Thus, we captured an incredible 80 shots in 3 and a half hours, which is madness, but a testament to the professionalism of my lovely cast and crew.
I'd like to offer my thanks, therefore, to the following - in no particular order:
Rose Nadin-Pummell (my mum!) and Sarah Skerratt - for letting us film in their home, for their patience, and for all the food and drink they laid on.
Nicole Skerratt and James Billingham - for letting us film in
their home, and for being so nice about my ridiculously early arrivals!
Allan Robinson - for welcoming us into his shop, (Discount Stationery in Otley), for a wacky evening shoot.
Doug Thompson - for letting us film at the Bradford Playhouse, three weeks on the trot.
The members of the Bridge Church in Otley - for letting us film in their sanctuary.
Kenneth Barker - of Water on the Rock fame, for the loan of his tripod, and the copious amounts of moral support and encouragement.
Phil Skerratt (me father!) and Sara - for putting up with my antisocial hours, as well as my mood swings.
Adam Cooper - for being a fantastic 'stunt double' and cameraman.
Richard Cooper - for co-creating the whole thing.
Mike Thackray - for juggling production assistant / acting responsibilities so deftly.
Mark Pearson - for chipping in with camera duties.
Waleed Khalid - for being such a calming influence on the set, (and for actually
being on the set - so lucky to have him.)
Hannah Robson - for sticking with us for so many shoots, and for being everything I wanted Sadie to be, and more.
Vicki Glover - for stepping in at the last minute and making me question why I didn't cast her in the first place.
Alissa Juvan - another last minute life-saver, who took an extra role with a mere 2 days notice!
Helen West - the third life-saver, and a very talented performer. Thank you!
Nick Blackshaw - a true theatre pro... thank you for being undeterred by the bizareness of out-of-sequence shooting.
Ken Boyter - for all the creative input, and for travelling 3+ hours for each shoot, sometimes for just a couple of scenes. Truly inspiring.
Alex Hewitson - for being so commited and enthusiastic from day 1 and before.
Sam Chipman - for being so flexible and patient. He was with us for one of our toughest shoots, and nothing seemed to faze him.
I hope I haven't missed anyone! It's been a crazy few weeks so my apologies if your name isn't on here, (you're probably one of the most important, but don't take it personally - for one of the shoots I very nearly forgot the camera!!)
Stay tuned for more updates.
