Tag Archives: Mel S

Images: Behind the Scenes – Julie & Mel

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Chartarum

Setting up for the unpacking part of the arrival scene involved the cast grabbing their personal gear (bedrolls, luggage, etc.) and loading up vehicles so they could unload on camera.

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Beyond

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Mel
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Images: Behind the Scenes – Inquiry

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Mel
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From PA to Producer and Extra to Actor

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Mel

A few other members of the cast and crew have shared their stories about how they came to be involved with Chartarum, and I’ve been urged by a couple of cast members to tell a bit of my experience. This … Continue reading →

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Hanging Out II

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mel
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Images: Behind the Scenes – Julie & Sheldon

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mel

Julie came to a day of shooting in Belleville, MI to help out with rehearsals for a scene that she wasn’t acting in. Sheldon Goldfarb, anchor for Think Twice News, kept her company while the actors ran through their lines.

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Cast & Crew Interview: Mel Shaw

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Chartarum

What’s your name? Melissa  Shaw. A lot of people call me Mel. Tell us a bit about what you’ve done so far on the Chartarum project. I’m a producer and I’m playing the part of Sam. Beyond that, whatever needs … Continue reading →

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How Julie Spent Her Labor Day as a Movie Star

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Julie H

In case you didn’t know, I spent my Labor Day (2009) weekend and all the following week making a low-budget, independent monster movie called Chartarum up north near Cadillac. Really. Given that this isn’t the normal vacation I take, I … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe – Scene 1

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Mel

Technically, I have the credit for costuming, but for most of the scenes – as is the case with many indie films, I imagine – we gave general guidelines to the cast of Chartarum and asked them to come up … Continue reading →

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Our Sponsors

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Mel

A quick look at some of our sponsors: In case you missed it, I (Mel) am a knitter. And I wanted knitting in the movie. I was beyond thrilled when the folks at HiyaHiya North America loved the idea of … Continue reading →

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