Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
New Cinderella film project starts here in February
A division of Warner Bros. has set up shop in Wilmington to film “A Cinderella Story” which will air on the ABC Family television network.
The production staff offices have housed their operations in the Burnt Mill Business Park while they produce and shoot the 90-minute film, a contemporary Cinderella story with music. All of the show’s scenes will be filmed around Wilmington including such notable locations as Airlie Gardens, downtown Wilmington, St. James Parish, the Graystone Inn and UNCW, said the show's producer, Thomas Keniston.
The director, writers and song writers on this film have worked on another Cinderella before, but this one is not a sequel or a remake. The DVD division of Warner Bros. is producing the film, starring actress Lucy Hale of the network series "Pretty Little Liars." Filming is set for Feb. 9 to March 18.
Wilmington’s glass slipper
The production staff looked at several locations including Vancouver, Boston and New Orleans before choosing Wilmington. Several factors led them to the Port City. One, the exchange rate would have cost the production about $40,000 more to shoot the film in Canada. Two, the New Orleans film commissioner told them that the city was too crowded with current film projects and they would have to film in Shreveport, La.
"They have so much stuff [in Louisiana], they run out of crews," Keniston said.
Three, Boston is much snowier this time of year.
"And also, Wilmington is prettier," he said.
Prince Charming’s charms
A large part of the $5 million budget film will be spent here.
"We’ll spend about $3.5 million in Wilmington and North Carolina in the next seven weeks," Keniston said.
That includes rent for office space and housing, food, wardrobe, props and set dressing. He estimates the production will spend about $40,000 alone in gas.
Thus far, the film has employed about 57 local film industry professionals across various departments. Once shooting begins, that number will swell to about 100 people locally. They plan to wrap up the production by April 1. But, Keniston hopes to line up another project or two here.
"I always encourage people to come here, because it’s got great crews, you’re living on the beach, it’s so lovely and everyone’s so nice here and it’s a good quality of life," he said.
He has drafted a budget for a possible Warner Bros. children’s series he’d like to shoot in Wilmington. And, he said he’s spoken to a few other people interested in shooting independent films here.
The experienced and skilled base of film industry professionals that has grown in Wilmington over the years is the area’s biggest draw for film productions, he said.
"Of all the states outside New York and L.A., Wilmington has the best [and] is definitely third in line and fighting with New Orleans, but I think has the best crew base," he said. "Supporting those people, I think, is critical."
New Cinderella film project starts here in February
The production staff offices have housed their operations in the Burnt Mill Business Park while they produce and shoot the 90-minute film, a contemporary Cinderella story with music. All of the show’s scenes will be filmed around Wilmington including such notable locations as Airlie Gardens, downtown Wilmington, St. James Parish, the Graystone Inn and UNCW, said the show's producer, Thomas Keniston.
The director, writers and song writers on this film have worked on another Cinderella before, but this one is not a sequel or a remake. The DVD division of Warner Bros. is producing the film, starring actress Lucy Hale of the network series "Pretty Little Liars." Filming is set for Feb. 9 to March 18.
Wilmington’s glass slipper
The production staff looked at several locations including Vancouver, Boston and New Orleans before choosing Wilmington. Several factors led them to the Port City. One, the exchange rate would have cost the production about $40,000 more to shoot the film in Canada. Two, the New Orleans film commissioner told them that the city was too crowded with current film projects and they would have to film in Shreveport, La.
"They have so much stuff [in Louisiana], they run out of crews," Keniston said.
Three, Boston is much snowier this time of year.
"And also, Wilmington is prettier," he said.
Prince Charming’s charms
A large part of the $5 million budget film will be spent here.
"We’ll spend about $3.5 million in Wilmington and North Carolina in the next seven weeks," Keniston said.
That includes rent for office space and housing, food, wardrobe, props and set dressing. He estimates the production will spend about $40,000 alone in gas.
Thus far, the film has employed about 57 local film industry professionals across various departments. Once shooting begins, that number will swell to about 100 people locally. They plan to wrap up the production by April 1. But, Keniston hopes to line up another project or two here.
"I always encourage people to come here, because it’s got great crews, you’re living on the beach, it’s so lovely and everyone’s so nice here and it’s a good quality of life," he said.
He has drafted a budget for a possible Warner Bros. children’s series he’d like to shoot in Wilmington. And, he said he’s spoken to a few other people interested in shooting independent films here.
The experienced and skilled base of film industry professionals that has grown in Wilmington over the years is the area’s biggest draw for film productions, he said.
"Of all the states outside New York and L.A., Wilmington has the best [and] is definitely third in line and fighting with New Orleans, but I think has the best crew base," he said. "Supporting those people, I think, is critical."
New Cinderella film project starts here in February
Thursday, January 20, 2011
What makes you happy?
An article read to me last night by my wife, Kathy, prompted this post. Normally, I'm like most people, I'd rather read the thing myself but she was insistent and I was intrigued.
It isn't about the big things that happen in life that make me happy. It's all those little things that add up to a great day. The kind of day that when your head hits the pillow, you let out a self satisfied ahhhhhhh.
For instance, the fact that my dogs are always so delighted to see me makes me happy. Knowing that at the end of a long day, I have some supremely soft and warm casual pants to lounge around in, makes me happy. We moved a small trashcan in our kitchen out and moved a nicer and larger one with a self closing lid into the space it left. (Makes for fewer trips outside to the trash bin and keeps the trash hidden away). Little things.
Looking outside today at the sunshine, blue skies and the intracoastal, made me smile. I'm happy. What makes you happy?
It isn't about the big things that happen in life that make me happy. It's all those little things that add up to a great day. The kind of day that when your head hits the pillow, you let out a self satisfied ahhhhhhh.
For instance, the fact that my dogs are always so delighted to see me makes me happy. Knowing that at the end of a long day, I have some supremely soft and warm casual pants to lounge around in, makes me happy. We moved a small trashcan in our kitchen out and moved a nicer and larger one with a self closing lid into the space it left. (Makes for fewer trips outside to the trash bin and keeps the trash hidden away). Little things.
Looking outside today at the sunshine, blue skies and the intracoastal, made me smile. I'm happy. What makes you happy?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
DoD: Basic housing allowance decrease won't affect Lejeune area | decrease, housing, lejeune - News - ENCToday
Thought I'd share the article below. We represent several properties that our military find attractive, The Reserve at Holly Ridge being the newest of the communities. Due to start within the next couple of months, The Reserve will feature William Poole Designs with homes starting at $199,900. Visit http://www.TheReserveatHollyRidgeNC.com, or our website at http://www.RandBurchfield.com.
DoD: Basic housing allowance decrease won't affect Lejeune area | decrease, housing, lejeune - News - ENCToday
DoD: Basic housing allowance decrease won't affect Lejeune area | decrease, housing, lejeune - News - ENCToday
Ten Tips to Snag a Mortgage Loan in 2011
10 mortgage loan tips
1. Have the right credit score
2. Protect and preserve your credit
3. Shop around
4. Know your borrowing limit
5. Don't reset the calendar
6. Consider a no-closing-cost refi
7. Small down payment? See the feds
8. Small loan? Act early
9. Make an extra payment
10. See a counselor
Read more: 10 tips to snag a mortgage loan in 2011 http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/10-tips-to-snag-a-mortgage-loan-in-2011-1.aspx#ixzz1BPh9EK4x
1. Have the right credit score
2. Protect and preserve your credit
3. Shop around
4. Know your borrowing limit
5. Don't reset the calendar
6. Consider a no-closing-cost refi
7. Small down payment? See the feds
8. Small loan? Act early
9. Make an extra payment
10. See a counselor
Read more: 10 tips to snag a mortgage loan in 2011 http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/10-tips-to-snag-a-mortgage-loan-in-2011-1.aspx#ixzz1BPh9EK4x
Monday, January 17, 2011
I want to see blue skies and sunshine!!!
Okay, last Monday it was snowing. Today, it is raining. I was speaking to Joe from New York this morning and he says that his area is expecting a rain/ice combo this evening. All of a sudden, I feel pretty good! Thought I'd post this photo, just to remind myself that summer isn't very far away.
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