My first documentary shoot

I got the call today. My first documentary shoot will not be starting this Saturday. After checking out gear and getting a small crew together, Vital called and said he will not be doing a full set at the SOJA show. He is just going to be a surprise guest during the SOJA set and John Brown's Body will be opening instead.

While it sucks there will be no filming, I still have a meeting with Vital before the show to discuss general thoughts about the film. I am glad that he wants to collaborate on this project rather than me just coming up with everything.

Also, the crew I was going to use for this Saturday will be available for the early part of the summer. Having four people, willing to help, is just as important as having gear to use.

Hopefully this meeting will bear alot of fruit and many great ideas will be developed. I need to make it clear to Vital that covering him at shows and in the studio is not enough to draw people in. I need drama. Whether it's really candid (weeping) interviews with the artist, or some event, we need to find a way to get the audience in the tent. As talented as Vital is, he doesnt have the recognition yet to gain publicity for the film.

I will write again after Saturday to update this blog on where the documentary is going.




Taylor Roesch