Legends of Minigolf: The Flamingo's Challenge

The Post-production Post

noreply@blogger.com (John D. Moore) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:12:00 +0000

We've been more than a little negligent of our blog here. But I can assure you that all the time we've not spent updating this blog was spent on something just a wee bit more important: making our movie.

We wrapped production a little over a month ago. There were many of us working on the project over many long, hot, and surprisingly humid days.

Camilla Whitney (our editor) and I are now neck-deep in post-production. We're working hard to get a cut together in time for upcoming film festival submission deadlines. It's very exciting seeing the film come together, and even more exciting seeing that it's good.

As we near completion of our visual cut, we're looking for someone to do our post-production sound work. Clean-up, mixing, that sort of thing. If you are knowledgeable in this area and would like the experience (and credit) of working on a feature film, email me.

That's all I have for now. Watch this website in the coming weeks and months for more information. Our producer, Shannon Fugal, should be posting some images and perhaps some production stories at some point. And hopefully soon we'll have some news to report regarding festival acceptance, distribution, etc.

May 24th: Final Open Casting Session

noreply@blogger.com (John D. Moore) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:24:00 +0000

First of all, thanks to all who have come out and auditioned for our film. We were impressed with many of you and deeply appreciative of all of you, and are simply casting the net a little wider with this last session. Shortly after this next session, we will be making offers and/or callbacks. Watch this space!

Meanwhile, we will be having one last open casting session, by appointment, this coming Saturday, May 24th, at the Sprague Library in Sugarhouse at 2131 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. We will be in what has been described as the "large conference room." We will be having audition appointments between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Please call director John D. Moore at (801) 623-1289 or email him at johndmoore5@gmail.com to set up a time in there to read for one of our characters. The sides are available here. We have not committed to any actors for specific roles (though previous auditioners, we definitely have some strong leanings), so we are open to you reading for whichever one or two parts you think you would fit best, though we are particularly looking for actors to read for the parts of Jenna and Mark.

Utah County Casting May 16th

noreply@blogger.com (John D. Moore) — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:11:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came to the U of U casting last Friday. This coming Friday, the 16th, we'll be having another session in the conference room at the American Fork City Library in American Fork between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.. The address is 64 S. 100 E., American Fork, UT. The sides previously posted will be used again, so please prepare one or two characters. Call John at (801) 623-1289 or drop him an email to schedule a time.

Thanks!

Sides for Upcoming Auditions

noreply@blogger.com (John D. Moore) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:30:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who has expressed interest in the upcoming casting session on May 9th.

Sides are available for the following characters:

There are not sides for Shannon, who will likely be cast from those auditioning for Jenna and/or Chelsea. Those wishing to audition for Rob should know that he has one scene that is mostly represented in Chelsea's scene.

Some sides contain multiple scenes. Please prepare for all scenes in your character's sides.

Open Casting in Salt Lake Friday, May 9

noreply@blogger.com (John D. Moore) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:38:00 +0000

The producers of a low-budget independent feature comedy, LEGENDS OF MINIGOLF: THE FLAMINGO'S CHALLENGE, a comedy about minigolf and self-destructive behavior, will be holding a casting session at the University of Utah's Francis Madsen Building, Room 201, on Friday, May 9, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The film will be shot on HD digital video this summer over 12+ shooting days in Utah County.

We are looking for actors for the following parts:

Jeff: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. The story's protagonist, Jeff is a more or less average sort of guy, both in attitude and appearance. He is trying to get his life back on track when he develops a crippling obsession with mini-golf. This part will require some harsh profanities.

Jenna: Early-to-mid-twenties. Female. Jeff's girlfriend, who works hard to please those around her and keep the peace, while never betraying the toll that takes on her. This part will require some harsh profanities.

The Flamingo: Late twenties to mid-thirties. Male. An almost mythic, eccentric, over-the-top minigolfing supervillain in a pink tuxedo, speaking in an exaggerated mid-Atlantic accent, with oodles of dastardly charisma who sets the story in motion as Jeff's minigolf nemesis. He could perhaps best be described as a cad and a scoundrel, of the most classic and classy variety. This part will require some light profanities.

Troy: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. Jeff's housemate and best friend, a snarky video game enthusiast. This part will require some harsh profanities.

Chelsea: Early-to-mid-twenties. Female. Jenna's roommate, a bubbly and aspiring actress who strives to balance both scholastic and thespian responsibilities.

Mark: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. Long-time friend of the protagonist, Mark is finishing up college and preparing to move away to grad school with his girlfriend/fiancée/whatever, Shannon. This part will require some light profanities.

Shannon: Early-to-mid-twenties. Female. Sensible and to the point, Shannon is finishing up college and preparing to move away to grad school with her boyfriend/fiancé/whatever, Mark.

Rob: Early-to-mid-twenties. Male. A good-looking but socially awkward aspiring actor who wants very much to connect with Chelsea, but comes off more quiet and creepy than anything else.

Lackeys: Two physically impressive, largely mute brutes who make up the Flamingo's lackeys/flunkies/caddies.

An additional casting session will be held the following weekend in Provo, details for which will be shortly forthcoming.

We are currently determining what sort of (if any) upfront financial consideration we can offer. Should the film show any profit in the future, additional compensation will be provided.

Synopsis

noreply@blogger.com (John D. Moore) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:43:00 +0000

Jeff is a young man trying to get his life back together. With the aide of his girlfriend, Jenna, he's re-enrolled in school at Utah Valley University and is determined to make things work this time. However, when an eccentric minigolfer by the name of The Flamingo challenges him to an exhibition match, Jeff develops an obsession that begins to tear his world apart.

We anticipate the project would be rated with a soft restricted rating for moderate amounts of language. This independent, low-budget feature film is to be shot on high definition digital video this Summer in Utah Valley.

We are currently looking for actors and crew members, including a director of photography and an editor. To inquire further, please contact the director, John D. Moore at johndmoore5@gmail.com or by telephone at (801) 623-1289.

Coming Soon

noreply@blogger.com (John D. Moore) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:27:00 +0000

Longtime collaborators on a number of previous projects, Enoch Allred and John D. Moore (whose collaborations can be seen at Bombdotcom Productions) are embarking on their first feature-length film, to be shot in Utah County this coming summer. Allred and Moore are co-writing, Moore is directing, Allred will produce alongside another producer. The project itself is a low-budget, naturalism-meets-absurdism sports-ish indie comedy.

Open casting auditions will be held in both Utah and Salt Lake Counties later this month. Watch this page for updates.

We're currently looking for a director of photography, a sound technician, and an editor, as well as any other number of crew and personnel.

For further inquiry, please contact John D. Moore.