a gorgeous day on the beach
From the perspective of producer in Japan, some comments:
1. The group of fifteen from Biola arrived in Tokyo on Jan 5, 2009 and we started shooting the next day. For seven days our mobile crew moved to a number of locations in or near Tokyo, finishing on the afternoon of Jan 12.
It was an extremely intense, busy time with a number of huge challenges, but we did it! One of the “crazy” aspects of the film was shooting out the back of a van with the hatch open (I was the driver) in the busy and/or narrow streets of Harajuku. The steadycam crew in back (Daniel and Christian) made it work and the results are most impressive. It was also quit crazy shooting in Josh’s small apartment for many hours with twenty crew and cast, and all thier macs, crammed in.
2. Besides the crew of fifteen from Biola, we had eight crew members from Japan. We had about 12 cast members, including several high school students we engaged for a short but important scene in a tunnel in Shibuya. So, we had over forty people directly involved in the shoot. Plus, at least ten more people helped out with driving, food, bookkeeping and other areas.
3. Everyone involved, from Biola and from Japan, did a very good job — no exceptions. The attitudes, dedication, and professionalism of this group has been most impressive. It has been a tremendous experience, an honor and a privilege, to work with such wonderful people. We all worked hard, very hard, and at times it was tough, but I think we would all agree that it was worth the effort.
4. I have had the feeling all along that we were part of a special project that would result in a good film. Then, I saw the trailer that Jadon put together for our wrap party on Monday evening…. now I think this film is going be outstanding. I am looking forward to seeing it (we think the premiere will be in September, in LA).
5. Thanks Dean, and all of your crew for coming to Tokyo to work with us! You and your crew have all been wonderful to work with; I deeply appreciate the opportunity to know you and your crew and to work on this project together.
6. Kyle (Biola crew) has done a superb job of taking photos, here are links to the albums he created on facebook:
For more information read the awesome posts on this blog, I also posted about “Bicycle” here: “Bicycle” – A Film by Biola University & Studio Re:
Paul Nethercott, Japan Producer
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