Trigeminal Neuralgia Web Series - Episode 2 Shoot

This month we shot the second episode on the Trigeminal Neuralgia web series. (See Episode 1 notes for details!)  

My crew included Tricia Mears, Caroline Ibarra, and Markus Robinson.

Photos by Markus Robinson

Trigeminal Neuralgia Web Series - Episode 1 Shoot

I am creating a web series with the TNA Facial Pain Association profiling patients who are suffering from TN. This series is very important to me since I was diagnosed with TN in 2013. Luckily I had a successful MVD surgery in the summer of 2014. This is my way of giving back to the community. Here are some glances behind the scenes of our most recent shoot. 

My crew included Tricia Mears, Caroline Ibarra, and Nanichi Oliva.

Photos by Nanichi Oliva

On camera 

Setting up for Anne's interview

Interview with David

Getting some family shots

Filming the BBQ!

Interviewing Karen

In the pottery studio

Proof of Concept Shoot

Recently I traveled to my hometown of Camilla, Georgia to film a concept piece for my new film project, Tennie and the Videotape (working title!).  The shoot was so much fun, and it was a great way to test out some locations for the larger project. Here are some behind the scenes photos from the shoot. 

One of my favorite Camilla locations, Colleen Morrell Park

My designer, Shady Patterson, gets some last looks on set.

Brian Gutierrez, the cinematographer, preps a shot.

Shady and I check out the monitor.

Getting ready to film the judges. 

My nephew, Liam, helps out on set!

Tennie (Nicole Lee Smith) is on stage ready to go! 

Brian Gutierrez

Our prop sign for the talent show! Created by Allison Izzo. 

Lighting!

Filming in the Imagination Emporium!

Framing perfectly.

My great actors Jennifer Bowers, Halley Tiefert, Morgan Godwin, and Mattie Rogers, listen attentively.

Perfecting our framing even more!

Wide shot of the mayhem. That's my dad in the background! 

Finally ready for our shot. 

The videotape!

These ladies love the tape. 

Moments before DANCING!

Tennie (Nicole Lee Smith) and Foster (James Webb) are ready for their close ups. 

Foster (James Webb)

Landis (Jennifer Bowers) stalks.

Setting up in the crazy heat.

Foster (James Webb) and Bob (Jack Zumwalt) in a scene that is perfection. 

Tennie (Nicole Lee Smith) meets Dixie (Martha Winters)! 

We discuss the shot with Nicole. 

Brian and I stand in for our actors. 

Blocking the scene with Dixie (Martha Winters) and Tennie (Nicole Lee Smith). 

Setting up another stalking move for Landis (Jennifer Bowers)!

Miss Evelyn (Melanie Kemp) gives an incredible performance!