DAY 4 - SCENES FROM THE ATF-BUREAU & THE RECEPTION AREA
BELOW: Cindy Coulter marches into the ATF-bureau with Pam Christian where JANINE announces, "We just need to get our papers stamped". The girls are cleverly disguised as 'miners' in a vainglorious attempt to convince the ATF clerks to give them a permit for explosives.
BELOW: Pam Christian is brilliant as RO LARSON and, as you can see, is willing to get not only her fingers dirty in the quest of acting, but her face, as well!.
BELOW: Cindy Coulter brings a special sense of comedic timing and talent to the character JANINE DORAN. Here she has put down her pick-axe and is receiving yet another confusing directive from Lance Drake who tells her, "Cindy, let's see some more of your je ne sais quoi - it's OK - we're all adults here"
BELOW: Julie Hanna is ready with her giant stamp of approval as ALISSA and Jerry Wellman joins her at the ATF-bureau desk. Actually, it's Julie who saves the day for the girls when she launches into her 'conga line' inspired stamping routine of the permits paperwork.
BELOW: Jerry Wellman, Julie Hanna, Pam Christian and Cindy Coulter discuss the scene where the girls absolutely MUST get a permit for explosives or they will have no company.
BELOW: Looking at the monitor of the camera's output Lance Drake checks the setup for the entrance of the RO and JANINE into the ATF-bureau.
BELOW: Jerry Wellman, suited up as FRANK, stands just out of the camera's frame as the office desk for the ATF-bureau scene is adjusted for height. Jerry was absolutely convincing in his portrayal of a completely disinterested bureaucrat who leaps from his post at the sound of the 'break buzzer' to head outside for a cigarette.
BELOW: Copper Perry turned out to be a fantastic-find as a cast member. Copper plays the role of ANNETTE, the receptionist with BF-troubles. RO tries her best to explain to ANNETTE about MEN only to be informed, "I can't help it, I just love the guy". In this scene we discover a more human side to RO and are also treated to a remarkably inspired performance by Copper Perry.
BELOW: Makeup artist Jesus attended to sweaty foreheads and shiny noses all day long. It was really nice having a pro on the scene to make sure everyone looked their best - he did a great job.
BELOW: Here we see Copper Perry as she looks to the video monitor and adjusts a floral arrangement to cover up a thermostat on the wall while she and Pam Christian get ready for their scene.
Note: We also shot the 'Shopping Spree Setup' scene on video but no stills.
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All of the above are just some of the great images captured by Jonathan Whitney on the set of DESTRUDO. Jonathan is a professional photographer of great reknown in the Santa Fe/Albuquerque area who works on many professional projects. His artistic eye and fantastic photo-gear makes for some memorable moments which would otherwise not be captured. |
