One low-budget filmmaker hopes to inspire others like Mark Duplass inspired him. This post was written by Ed Rampell. Inspired by an SXSW keynote speech by actor/writer/director Mark Duplass, and imbued with a “do it” spirit, filmmaker Robyn August shot his first full-length movie. Heeding his fellow indie filmmaker’s advice to “be your own cavalry,” August rode to his own rescue and made a micro-budget feature. Party with Me is an engaging dramedy and ensemble piece about 30-something showbiz aspirants in L.A. that focuses on personal assistant Harper’s (Allison Flanagan) use of drugs, drink, random sex, and frivolity to cope with a family tragedy. Shot on the URSA Mini from Blackmagic over the course of eight days using cast and crew homes as locations, Party with Me was shot for $7,000 and edited in roughly four months. August did animation for the film himself in Adobe Animate and After Effects. The film went on to win L.A. film fest awards and acquire a distribution deal. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 13 July, 2021