Jason Stringer

Here we go– ramping up a whole new decade. Creatively, I usually like to make plans and have things mapped out so I can work towards them. A goal without a deadline is just a dream, after all. As it stands right now, creative projects only fill the first couple of months. The rest of the year is still up for grabs. I kind of like that. I’ve got a few offers on the table and some discussions to have with colleagues to see where the year will take us. If one idea goes to plan, hopefully I can announce some big news soon– but I can’t say much just yet.

Short film That Year They Were Bridesmaids suffered the usual Silly Season hold-up, where crew scatter for what feels like forever before returning to normal lives. Even then, other projects are lined up and people get incredibly busy. We still have some 8mm shots to pick up before the editing can be finished. I’m still hopeful for a February 2010 completion, but it might edge March.

Fellow FTI graduate Robin (who has been my First Assistant Director on two shorts now) has joined me in a web-based project Reel Thinker. We launched it December 1 2009 and will persist with it into the new year to see where it goes. We both love to discuss and crituique film, so a joint like this made sense. It’s a project outside of Quarter To Four, which makes for an interesting change.

Speaking of Quarter To Four, the new website launched showcasing some of the short films we’ve produced.  There’s also a facebook page – have you become a fan of ‘Quarter To Four’ yet? Look out for behind-the-scenes images and video clips of That Year They Were Bridesmaids soon!

Here’s a sneaky-peek at me discussing the frame with Danny Clark (Director of Photography) on location.