Filming a pilot for a tv series

Yesterday I came back from two intense weeks in the city of Bucaramanga, Colombia.

We shot a 25-minute episode of a new possible tv comedy series with a Christian message.

I had the privilege of directing and our team consisted of about 20 people: Producer, Director, Production Coordinator, Production Designer, DP, Script supervisor, 1AD, 2AD, Gaffer, Sound mixer and Boom Operator, Grip, Set Decorator, Make-Up Artist, Catering, 3 Camera operators, one 1AC, plus a backoffice cook.

We did something nearly impossible, because we pre-produced and shot the episode in only two weeks, and half of the team were interns from our film school! But considering these circumstances I think (and hope) that we did a great job.

Now comes the post-production phase with editing, grading, sound mix, music and some pick-up shots. We hope to air this episode on some regional channel in Colombia, and the intention is to thus acquire funds for more episodes.