09/12/06

And.....It's A Wrap

I have been procrastinating on writing this blog. Why? Because it's the end of shooting, the last time I'll see most of the crew (other than Wednesday's wrap party, but I won't be writing about that. Some things stay among us and only us. Thhppbbtt!), and almost time to go back to my normal life, such as it is.

The last day was also the LONGEST shooting day we have had. But it was amazing and fun, and I had such a good time. Everything that went bad yesterday went great today. I was bloody and screaming (and running, like forever it seemed), and I got to wield weapons. I have been waiting the last 6 weeks to be all bloody and, finally, it's my turn! Yay!



I have never been more happily exhausted as today by the time we wrapped the film at 11:45PM. We finished everything from today as well as what we were missing from yesterday. Everyone was tired, but seemed in a good mood by the end, we all had a toast with our beers or Jagers or whatever, and then at long last (and for the last time), we packed up the set and headed home.

And then there is Keith, my partner in all this as actors. We were the first to set on day one, and the last to leave on day 25. It's nice to have someone to come full circle with in all of this. We started and ended this film together. We have lived in the same house with Sebastian for the last six weeks, gotten on each other's nerves (but only a little... heh), worked together, partied together, and just enjoyed this whole blessed Berlin experience.

So Keith, a big hug.

And a punch to the arm. You'll understand.... ;-)


What? We ARE smiling.


Our final character pic... so sad.

And Sebastian, our director and host for this whole crazy thing. It was quite fitting to share a bottle of champagne upon arriving back in "Oopsy-Daisy Town" (sorry folks, inside joke). I have learned a lot from working on this film. I can always work with a man who thinks more blood is always the better option! And I love that even the actors don't quite know how the film will end...


A toast to us all. Cheers!

And a final note. Just because the film is wrapped does not mean this blog will end! This blog is about the things I am doing in acting and dance, so hey, keep checking it out from time to time. To start with is the film I will be returning to when I go back to NY, as well as my dance company. More info on those later. For now, I'm going to enjoy my remaining time here in Berlin.

So this is me. Signing off of Headhunter for the last time...


...exhausted and happy.