Dead. That’s how I feel right now. Who knew that just chronicling a team participating in the 48 hour film project would be just as exhausting as doing the real thing?

After feeling very bitter about having to drop out of the competition (stupid actors going M.I.A. and producer having to go to the hospital and having no crew besides myself….. i still say that my film would have been amazing), it was nice to let other people handle all the hassles and frustrations that go with putting together a movie so quickly.

West Grace Productions, headed up by Michael Hagan, picked the “road movie” genre and what followed was a weekend of high-paced creativity, writing, fighting and very little sleep.

The movie follows the character of Sylvester Barlow (played by Josh Hryciak) as a musician searching for his inspiration. His trek takes him to places such as Captain Buzzy’s Beanery, Chop Suey Books and Pony Pastures, among others. I’m not really sure what else happens since I haven’t seen the final product yet.

West Grace’s movie, along with 35 other short films, will be screened at the Byrd Theatre this coming Saturday. Screenings are at 11, 1:30 and 4 for $7 per screening. Or get the all day pass fro $12. Smartest idea ever.

To see what West Grace Productions went though to get their movie finished on time, check out today’s MashUp.

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