Unusual
Journey A Short written and Directed by Prav Potu |
This is a classroom in St. Augustine Catholic School in Oakland and it was used for a scene in the short, "Unudual Journey." I play a high school teacher commenting on one of my former students. Ah, but I get ahead of
myself. It all started when.... |
Ari plays a depressed man who answers an ad in the papers posted by a Reality Show asking for people who are going on an Unusual Journey to let the crew follow them. Ari's character Anthony enters their office and says he is committing suicide; would they like to watch. The producer and director find his offer irresistible and do just that. Problems ensue. It's not so easy to commit suicide, either from the mechanical standpoint or from the standpoint of Anthony's courage. Frustration levels rise, pressures are exerted by the producer, lapses in judgment occur. Throughout
the piece, people are interviewed by the crew about Anthony's character,
his past, and events that might exokaub his desire to end it all. As his
high school art teacher, I confirm he had absolutely no talent and even
had conceptualizing problems. Yet, Anthony's supreme sacrifice is so his
artwork will finally be appreciated. Oh, the irony. |
Ari Zagaris jubilant that the show will go on. I have arrived on the set for one not-so-pivotal, yet amusing scene. |
Though I had just arrived on the set, I was immediately made to feel at home. It was a great experience. And craft table had lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, big soft muffins and pizza. I look forward to working with Ari and Prav in the future, not necessarily together. And I got an extra added bonus of salary which more than covered the BART and cab fares. It was a good career day all around. Right: Prav Potu |