Location Scout Numero Dos

Hey Fielders!

We got to check out a second location, the Los Robles Ranch in Santa Clarita, last weekend, and it may just be the place! It has several cabins, so we can mix and match exteriors to get exactly what we want. The 200+ acres look decidedly western/Californian, so not exactly the Northeastern feel we were originally going for. However, the change in look would bring about minimal change in the actual story and tone of the film. The owner of the ranch, was super helpful and accommodating, letting us check out every inch of her property. Hopefully we can work out the scheduling and budgetary logistics in the next week or so and nail down this place down. We'll keep you posted!

Here's a few photos from the scout:

$20,000+ Raised!

WEEEEE DIDDD ITT!!!! Thank you all so much for helping us raise the money for this project. I speak on behalf of the crew when I say that the support we have gotten from our friends and family is beyond humbling. We are soooo appreciative of every dollar that was given to us, I honestly do not think that our gratitude can be expressed simply through words.

If there is anyone who still wants to donate towards the film or pass the word around then feel free to do so. Film is an extremely expensive medium and every extra dollar raised will lead to one less compromise made.


Thanks again and keep updated w/ the films updates through our blog!

http://betweentheforestandthefield.blogspot.com/

Best,
 -Ben Mehlman

Post 2: Office Casting Announcements/Only 9 Days Left!!!

Hey Everyone

Ben here, it gives me great pleasure to announce that we have officially cast Blake Robbins in the role of Daniel. Most of you will recognize Blake from The Office where he played Jim Halpert's brother Tom. His credits also include Oz, 24, Criminal Minds and Flash Forward. We are beyond excited to have Blake aboard and know that he will do great things with the role.

Please feel free to check out his website which includes his complete resume, head shots and acting reel. http://www.blakerobbins.com

Blake Robbins

We only have 9 days left everyone and have over $15,000 raise. WE ARE SOOO CLOSE, HELP US CLOSE THE DEAL!!!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2066266161/between-the-forest-and-the-field

-Ben

P.S. Location updates coming soon

Post 1: Location Scouting & Casting Updates w/ Pics!

Hey Everyone

Ben here, welcome to the first official "Between the Forest & the Field" blog post. This will be the best way to follow the progress of the film through pre-production, production and post-production. So let's get going with the updates!

Our kickstarter has been doing well, we are almost 60% of the way there! But we only have 13 days left, so if you have not donated now is the time to do so. If we do not reach our goal WE GET NOTHING! I'm sure everyone has it but here is the link to our kickstarter anyways.  DONATE AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2066266161/between-the-forest-and-the-field/

Now to the fun stuff! We have been quite busy lately with trying to get this film together. The two big things that we have been tackling are the cast and the location. We had our first round of auditions this past Sunday and had quite the turn out of talented people. We are going to try and have more auditions/call backs in about a week because this weekend we are going location scouting!

This will actually be our second location scout and we will be going to Santa Clarita, CA.

The first location scout was in Newhall and we saw some beautiful locations. Attached below are pictures that I took.   

Possible Cabin 1

Field

Bridge

Possible Cabin 2

Possible Cabin 3

None of these places are a lock yet but they are all possibilities at this point. More updates to come after this weekend. Thanks for following!

-Ben

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Official blog of "Between the Forest and the Field" a dramatic thriller about a family’s struggle to survive and the eldest son’s call to adulthood. Directed by Ben Mehlman Written by Ben Mehlman and Alex Rizzo, Produced by Ed Matthews, Dave Woodruff and Chris Bacarella

Official blog of "Between the Forest and the Field" a dramatic thriller about a family’s struggle to survive and the eldest son’s call to adulthood. Directed by Ben Mehlman Written by Ben Mehlman and Alex Rizzo, Produced by Ed Matthews, Dave Woodruff and Chris Bacarella