Filming continues with The Silent City and this Saturday just gone was an experience in the types of extremes an actor goes through. Without going in to too much detail, we spent a long evening trying very hard to get a number of shots in before time got away from us. The question then is, why didn't we plan it better? Well we did plan, but occasionally the plans of men...

We met with a number of challenging factors.

• Firstly, the temperature dropped during the evening to just above freezing. This is not all that common in Perth, but this winter (and indeed the last summer) has been a little more extreme than usual. So between takes, the cast were often seen hopping in and out of dressing gowns, quilts, jackets and the slightly warmer office space inside.
• Then there were environmental factors including passing trains along the railway some miles away. Large freight trains can take a long time to pass by and are very noisy.
• More significantly was the persistent alarm that repeated a cycle for hours on end. All attempts to contact the owner, security or anyone failed to resolve the matter.

With these difficulties, what should have been a few hours of shooting slowly crept out to several more hours and colder temperatures. One fellow cast member was not wearing very much, ie thin clothing, and really soldiered through the night, and then cut down by the dreaded flu.

Now I have a short break of a few weeks before I have four weeks of weekend filming, which will wrap up my character for the show.

For the very first time we will be releasing an exclusive premiere of The Silent City teaser trailer. The Silent City is a spectacle of murder, mystery and intrigue. Set in a city very similar to our own, The Silent City will keep you on the edge of your seat from the opening sequence right through to the closing credits.

Do not miss out on the first glimpse of what is set to be the jewel in the crown of the Perth film industry.

The night begins with a Silent Auction with many items generously donated by our sponsors. Mingle with the cast and crew, a drink in hand, and place a few bids on the items that you most desire. Afterwards, make your way into the cinema to watch the first and only public viewing of The Silent City full length teaser trailer. After the trailer, relax and enjoy a magnificent film Noir on the big screen.

UPDATE: It has been confirmed that our feature film of the night will be Chinatown. Starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, and directed by Roman Polanski.

Thursday 7th November 2013. Pre-entertainment begins at 6:00pm Event Cinemas Innaloo
Tickets: $25 p/person + $1 BF
Ticket includes the showing of a film noir, exclusive 10 minute sneak peek preview of The Silent City (not shown anywhere else), pre-show The Silent City silent auction and nibbles. A bar will be available to purchase drinks from.

Thank you for supporting The Silent City.

http://www.thesilentcitymovie.com/events.html