So the countdown to the Thursday premiere of CROOKED LANE is in it’s last 5 days. When you work on a film the last thing you can expect is “instant gratification”. Sometimes a year (or more) can go by before the film sees the light of day. For members of a film crew there are a couple of ways to feel gratified from your work on the film. One is to get your paycheck every Thursday! And the other is to see your name in the credits up there on the BIG screen!

The time in between the wrap of principal photography and the release of the film can bring down the excitement that the shoot brought forth. A lot goes on in between but those who are eager for a glimpse think not about CROOKED LANE but about the film that they can see on that particular day. Once the post production process begins, there are countless looks at the different edits of the film, the film begins to take shape. Marc Dole, the editor feels like his eyes will soon fail him, Chase Bailey, the director is anxious while his vision is being stirred and simmered in the editing pot. The producers, director and editor see the film again and again until one day you’re able to see the color corrected version then the version that has gone through it’s sound mix and you sit there in awe!!! You are seeing a film that so many have poured hours into and it is better than you could have ever expected. I call my producing partner, Tracey Becker and I scream that the film looks “unbelievable”. Chase is happy! Marc is happy! Kudos go out to Brian Meanley, our VFX supervisor and colorist and Chris Decato, the supervising sound editor on the film as their roles in the film begin to stand out As we get near the release it feels like a race car driver headed to the finish line. Your emotions come alive again, your heart begins to beat, your hands begin to sweat, your belly begins to tingle!!!

The posters, one sheets and postcards are on hand.

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM goes your heart….The film is ready.

CROOKED LANE will premiere at the New Hampshire Film Festival on Thursday October 15th at the Portsmouth Music Hall in the 830pm block. It will also play Saturday at the Seacoast Rep in the 440p block. Finally, Sunday will wrap up the initial festival showings at 430p at the Muddy River.

We hope to see as many people as possible over the weekend. Please help us fill the screening venues.

Thanks for all of your support!!!!
Mark Constance