Twisted - The Audition

Making sure everything runs smoothly with a feature film production is a major undertaking. Prospective Cast members have to be interviewed to determine if they fit with the director's "vision" of the role. The tenor of the film hinges on critical casting decisions between highly talented prospects. In dealing with an independent film production, crew members, some of whom may have never worked on a motion picture before, must also learn about the equipment to be used. This advance preparation will ensure that the eventual production comes off without a hitch.

The casting process: Johnny Wu with picture of each auditionee while Miguel DeJesus, Carol Gilbert and Greg Petusky (left to right) voice their opinion.
	Actress Hopeful: Denise auditioning while Miguel DeJesus and Carol Gilbert interview her.
All the Light Moves: Crew meeting on July 10th, while Greg Petusky explaining stands and grips to Mathew Pexa, Patrick Smith, Rafeeq Roberts, and Johnny Wu (left to right).
	Proper Planning: Rafeeq Roberts, Carol Gilbert, Johnny Wu, and Greg Petusky (right to left) on the meeting set, with Carol Gilbert documenting the dicussions.
Checking the Lighting: Greg Petusky checking the lighting through the 16mm camera.
	Martial Art Moves: Director Johnny Wu explaining quickly before the actual shoot. The scene depicts the Jin (played by James Auyeung) doing his martial art studies while his sister Ling (played by Cynthia Chiang) attempts to distract him.
Consolation for False Injuries: Jin and Ling's father Mr. Liu (played by John Akagi) and mother Mrs. Liu (played by Karen Gabay) comfort Ling who they believe to be hurt while Jin stands by shocked at Ling's accusing actions.
	Supplementing the Sun's Rays: The Crew Shoot: From left to right: Johnny Wu, Shawn Wickens, Doug Phil (holding a reflector covering his face), an unidentified helper, Miguel DeJesus, and Mark Colella work to get the scene lighting perfect.
Lighting is Everything: Greg Petusky checking the light exposure on Jin (Jim Auyeung).
	Mother and Daughter: The angry face of Mrs. Liu (played by Karen Gabay), as she is being accused by her husband of spoiling Jin, while Ling (played by Cynthia Chiang) pretends to be hurt.

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Making sure everything runs smoothly with a feature film production is a major undertaking. Prospective Cast members have to be interviewed to determine if they fit with the director's "vision" of the role. The tenor of the film hinges on critical casting decisions between highly talented prospects. In dealing with an independent film production, crew members, some of whom may have never worked on a motion picture before, must also learn about the equipment to be used. This advance preparation will ensure that the eventual production comes off without a hitch.
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