Note: It is right next to a road so car noises could be a potential interference but we won't be next to the road for most of the filming. There are no power sources so a car or a generator are our only options.
1.
a. The number and types of actors required: 2 actors, 1 female with horseback riding experience:
And one animal actor, a horse with eventing experience:
b. How many scenes each actor will be in and the total length of their performances:
Both horse and rider will be in all scenes. The actual film time is estimated to be at an hour or under due to retakes. The actual film is predicted to be about 3 minutes long.
c. The requirements, number, and types of locations:
1 location with a large expanse is required. A backup location has been secured to do closeups and any smaller footage that can't be filmed in the first day. The location is a field at Shelby Farms reserved specifically for eventing horses.
d. The number and types of stunts and special effects:
Unless you count the jumps as stunts, which I would, the entire film is stunts. We plan on jumping a maximum of five obstacles in order to keep the horse from wearing out since we will be getting multiple angles on each jump. So I'd say about 5 stunts.
e. What special costumes and makeup will be required?
As far as costuming goes, we're going to go with the traditional cross-country attire of breeches, tall boots, cross-country vest, black velvet helmet, polo shirt, and gloves.
f. What props are required?
Spurs, riding crop, the obstacles, start box
10. Response to your rehearsal and test shots:
Rehearsal went well. The horse was introduced to all the obstacles for the film and had no issues jumping any of the fences. He was a tad excited when we unloaded him from the trailer and first got on him but after becoming aware of his surroundings was giving 100% of his attention to the rider and what she needed him to do.
We did note that despite the fact that that side is for horses only, it is right next to a dog section and the dog people frequently sit on the jumps, walk through areas where the horse is coming through, etc. One of our primary jobs when we first arrive at the location is going to be to inform everyone what's going on and to clear the area not only for the sake of our shots but for their safety as well.
We did have the issue of deciding what jumps to film. We had planned to use the water obstacle but at this time the water level is much too high and therefore too dangerous for the horse. We have planned to cut it out of our list of shots however, if it is better water level by the time we film we still have the shot plans and may film it.
Weather is also a concern to us. We will be heavily monitoring the weather and will make appropriate arrangements to film despite weather calamities. Weather is not only going to affect our day for filming but also our shot types. We have some shots that require tracking with a car and if it's too muddy, we cannot film with the car for fear of it getting stuck.
Our last concern of course is the horse itself. While we do have our main horse lined up, we do have a backup horse in the event the other is unable to perform or is causing issues.
11. Fix any problem scenes by working with the actors or perhaps even rewriting the scene:
At this time, there are no problem scenes. Both the rider and horse are cooperating effectively and are willing and able to do the scenes presented for them.
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