Waiting for God. Oh!

A one-room film mixed in with fad (?) about the forthcoming rapture. Bishop Bobby gets us off to a slow start delivering his sermon among some good gags (Chastity being my favourite, the hip-flask sipping wife was good too). Overall I found it entertaining and with a sharp sense of humour. The background music was well-done. I did find it a bit too talky though, which wasn't helped by poor dialogue levels. Good ending.

Good film, entertaining.

[Watched this in the screening room] Nice word play on "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett! Obviously some theatre crowd in your team. First thing I noticed was the quality of camera, not the best. However that doesn't detract from the film for me, as it is not a creative element and can be easily fixed. Nice opening music sets the mood well so well done to Kevin MacLeod for that. The music throughout was very good, even gave me a fright when the preacher grabs the pretty pilates girl! (Stacey O'Brien, who did a great job acting her part when she is trying to get out the door) The preacher is convincing and well cast, he surprised me with acting chops he put into the "Goddam"! and I love his expression at the end! however it was "Brother Gabriel" (Matthew Poucher) who really caught my eye at the start, the actor had a presence on the screen that really blew me away, a quality about him that could easily translate to a hollywood production. The other actors all did well, especially Marc Tamargo who had a great energy about him. I liked the editing style here, really kept me engaged. Solid cinimetography by Megan Green with some really nice moments towards the end after the Preacher puts on the halo, however with the epic speech it really would have added an element to the film with some intense closeups and panning shots. I enjoyed this film and watched it a few times to catch the good moments, a solid piece of work from Joy Green it looks like you really brought the production together well and I would hire you as an assistant director any day. I felt you had a really good cast and crew, who had alot of potential that we can only see bubbling on the surface. I am giving the film 3 out of 5 stars, ultimatly the performances and music make it watchable, however I feel the story was lacking and not entirly origional. Here is some constructive criticism. I think you should definatly compete next year, and with some minor tweaking could create a finals worth film. - Cinemotography: A good camera does make a difference to the whole feel of the film. I think introducing some interesting shots and angles could have made a big difference in building tession here. While the filming was spot on for delivering the story, some creativity could really bring the story to life. Those moments when the camara angle was great really drew me into the film, especially the last shot. Solid job by Megan Green I would hire her to do my camera work. - Story: The story was ok, it dragged a little in the middle with perhaps to many bible readings. I think more of the end was needed (for instance the girl trying to get out). I would really have liked to see some closeups of the peoples emotions as the rapture is coming, however solid story with some good diologue moments. Really funny when the preacher trys to speak with his mouth full! Keep up the good writing Rebecca Freeman, Joanne Hall, Matthew Poucher, Sasha Lipinsky and Joy Green. - Costumes: Really nice job on Satans hand, all the constumes were convincing. - Editing: Keep doing what you are doing! Good job by Marc Tamargo, Joy Green and Nic Green. - Sound/Music: Also spot on well done Kevin MacLeod. - Acting: Adam Maynard, I liked your performance it was solid and convincing and reminded me of Geoffrey Rush, will some work on your accent and remembering of lines you have potential for leading roles. Sasha Lipinsky, well cast, your performance gave me slight shivers down my spine (in a good way!), you would be perfect in a horror, loved your quiet intensity. Matthew Poucher: As I mentioned earlier real gold here, your manirisms and presence infront of the camera really drew me into the film, I feel you could tell a whole story without speaking and still keep the audience entertained. You would fit right into a Robert Rodriguez movie without breaking a sweat! Well done. Natasha Melbye: I really liked you in this, you had a look about you that really fitted the film well, a look in your eyes that suggests forlone hope. Reminded me alot of Nicki Clyne. Stacey O'Brien: Loved your performance, good delievery of lines and really convincing acting trying to get out of the room. Gunna be bias here and say you were really hot! Keep it up. Trent Pedley: Well rounded actor here, good intensity when you threw yourself down, and I liked your facial expresivness. I think you have real potential and would be perfect playing a solider in a war drama. Marc Tamargo: Really great energy and funny guy, could easily cast you in a buddy comedy! You reminded me alot of Danny McBride in Tropic Thunder. Keep it up! And finally Nic Green: Well, nice hand! Good drumming down of the fingers there, wouldn't want that hand on my shoulder! Special mention to Joanne Hall, I don't know what you did but I loved everyones hair in this! Joy Green: Overall I liked your film, really good direction of the whole thing. In fact I have changed by mind after watching it through a few times I am going to give it 3 and a half stars. My suggestions are keep that team together, work on your script being origional, get some creativity behind the camera angles, really push your actors to the limit (I saw alot of potential here) and get a good camera. You and your whole team have something special about you, a certain spark that has the potential to go on to great things. Keep it up! If I has your team I would be a very happy director and already I can think of so much you guys can achieve together.

[Watched this in the screening room] Nice word play on "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett! Obviously some theatre crowd in your team. First thing I noticed was the quality of camera, not the best. However that doesn't detract from the film for me, as it is not a creative element and can be easily fixed. Nice opening music sets the mood well so well done to Kevin MacLeod for that. The music throughout was very good, even gave me a fright when the preacher grabs the pretty pilates girl! (Stacey O'Brien, who did a great job acting her part when she is trying to get out the door) The preacher is convincing and well cast, he surprised me with acting chops he put into the "Goddam"! and I love his expression at the end! however it was "Brother Gabriel" (Matthew Poucher) who really caught my eye at the start, the actor had a presence on the screen that really blew me away, a quality about him that could easily translate to a hollywood production. The other actors all did well, especially Marc Tamargo who had a great energy about him. I liked the editing style here, really kept me engaged. Solid cinimetography by Megan Green with some really nice moments towards the end after the Preacher puts on the halo, however with the epic speech it really would have added an element to the film with some intense closeups and panning shots. I enjoyed this film and watched it a few times to catch the good moments, a solid piece of work from Joy Green it looks like you really brought the production together well and I would hire you as an assistant director any day. I felt you had a really good cast and crew, who had alot of potential that we can only see bubbling on the surface. I am giving the film 3 out of 5 stars, ultimatly the performances and music make it watchable, however I feel the story was lacking and not entirly origional. Here is some constructive criticism. I think you should definatly compete next year, and with some minor tweaking could create a finals worth film. - Cinemotography: A good camera does make a difference to the whole feel of the film. I think introducing some interesting shots and angles could have made a big difference in building tession here. While the filming was spot on for delivering the story, some creativity could really bring the story to life. Those moments when the camara angle was great really drew me into the film, especially the last shot. Solid job by Megan Green I would hire her to do my camera work. - Story: The story was ok, it dragged a little in the middle with perhaps to many bible readings. I think more of the end was needed (for instance the girl trying to get out). I would really have liked to see some closeups of the peoples emotions as the rapture is coming, however solid story with some good diologue moments. Really funny when the preacher trys to speak with his mouth full! Keep up the good writing Rebecca Freeman, Joanne Hall, Matthew Poucher, Sasha Lipinsky and Joy Green. - Costumes: Really nice job on Satans hand, all the constumes were convincing. - Editing: Keep doing what you are doing! Good job by Marc Tamargo, Joy Green and Nic Green. - Sound/Music: Also spot on well done Kevin MacLeod. - Acting: Adam Maynard, I liked your performance it was solid and convincing and reminded me of Geoffrey Rush, will some work on your accent and remembering of lines you have potential for leading roles. Sasha Lipinsky, well cast, your performance gave me slight shivers down my spine (in a good way!), you would be perfect in a horror, loved your quiet intensity. Matthew Poucher: As I mentioned earlier real gold here, your manirisms and presence infront of the camera really drew me into the film, I feel you could tell a whole story without speaking and still keep the audience entertained. You would fit right into a Robert Rodriguez movie without breaking a sweat! Well done. Natasha Melbye: I really liked you in this, you had a look about you that really fitted the film well, a look in your eyes that suggests forlone hope. Reminded me alot of Nicki Clyne. Stacey O'Brien: Loved your performance, good delievery of lines and really convincing acting trying to get out of the room. Gunna be bias here and say you were really hot! Keep it up. Trent Pedley: Well rounded actor here, good intensity when you threw yourself down, and I liked your facial expresivness. I think you have real potential and would be perfect playing a solider in a war drama. Marc Tamargo: Really great energy and funny guy, could easily cast you in a buddy comedy! You reminded me alot of Danny McBride in Tropic Thunder. Keep it up! And finally Nic Green: Well, nice hand! Good drumming down of the fingers there, wouldn't want that hand on my shoulder! Special mention to Joanne Hall, I don't know what you did but I loved everyones hair in this! Joy Green: Overall I liked your film, really good direction of the whole thing. In fact I have changed by mind after watching it through a few times I am going to give it 3 and a half stars. My suggestions are keep that team together, work on your script being origional, get some creativity behind the camera angles, really push your actors to the limit (I saw alot of potential here) and get a good camera. You and your whole team have something special about you, a certain spark that has the potential to go on to great things. Keep it up! If I has your team I would be a very happy director and already I can think of so much you guys can achieve together.