Roque’s Weekly Review for 10/16/19
I am deep into my hectic fall semester at school. Not only am I on the crew for several film other projects, but I am also directing my own film. Hunting down and confirming locations, reserving equipment, finding talent, making sure all of the crew is on the same page, and any number of details are what I have to contend with. Thankfully, my plate is full. This coming Sunday, October, 20, I am filming a big scene for my project. It is a rally and counter protest involving as many extras as I can gather. Here are the details: If you live in the Murfreesboro and Nashville areas, come…
Roque’s Weekly Review for 10/02/19
It's been another lovely week in my universe. Last Saturday, I worked on a film shoot for my school's film guild, and that night I witnessed a riveting performance of Shostakovich's glorious Fourth Symphony at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Hall.
Roque’s Weekly Review for 09/25/19
Well, I am deep in the planning stages of my current film project. I have recruited a crew including camera operators, a sound recordist, a producer, a script supervisor, and someone to help with costuming. I am close to having a complete cast of actors for all of the roles involved.
Roque’s Weekly Review for 09/18/19
It is time for another weekly review! Here are some bullet points detailing what is new with me:
Roque’s Weekly Review for 09/11/19
Yet another week has passed. I am in the middle of my third week of class. By now, I have reconnected with several friends on campus, and I have acclimated my life to my four days of classes every week.
Roque’s Weekly Review for 09/04/19
Hello Everyone! I have had quite a full week of activities with birthday celebrations, a small film shoot in the woods last Monday, and a fun Labor Day pool party. Here is a photo of the BEAUTIFUL birthday cake my family got for me last weekend: Yeah, my family calls me “Don”. It’s complicated. This week, work gets underway for my big film project this fall semester. I am recruiting crew members and talent for a mockumentary that I have been mulling over for a while in my head. More on that later. I’ll also be part of the crew for other film projects currently in development. In addition to…
Roque’s Weekly Review for 08/28/19
Today is my birthday!!!!!! To celebrate, I am premiering my film YUP on Youtube starting today. This film was originally an assignment for my production class in college last spring, and it is the result of the generous collaborative efforts of several artists and performers in my community.
Roque’s Weekly Review for 08/21/19
It's been another full week leading up to today. I just got back from a weekend trip to Florida. This past Sunday, I published a post on my blog Tropical Shade of Green about my visit to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC two weeks ago.
Roque’s Weekly Review for 08/14/19
Oh what a hectic week it's been! Over the last few days, I did a little whirlwind trip out of town to Orlando, Indianapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. I will be unpacking what I did there for you all over the next couple of weeks.
Roque’s Weekly Review for 08/07/19
As I type this week's update, I am sitting in an airport in Orlando, Florida. I am waiting a bit longer than expected for my flight to board due to heavy storms that are passing through the area.
