Harold Ramis

Joel (Harold Ramis Jr. in the movie) was at Second City for CIF and saw Harold Ramis. We asked Joel if he invited Ramis to take part in our film for which he replied "Well I tried to fire up a convo but he said Thank You and walked away." Good try Joel, good try. Maybe next time. But we'll just put the offer on the table officially: If Harold Ramis is reading this blog (not likely) we would like to offer you a part in our movie! Please be in touch.

Sincerely,
Off the Cuff

Editing Process Part Deux

We are working hard! Or should we say our editor is working her ass off to get this movie finished. We are spending 3 days at her house this week. Don't worry, we are still plugging away. And so far, it's a gem!

Updates in February

Congrats to Vanessa for being hired by The Second City BoatCo!

Also, Blam! just recorded their Chicago song with the help of Joel Weirsema and his sound expertise. Soon, we will be putting out some teasers from the movie.

Editing Process Part 1 FINISHED

Just finished logging all of the tapes and officially passed them on to our editors. Watching each and every person put their heart and soul into this film has been rewarding and amazing. There were times in watching these tapes I was moved to tears because of the chemistry that some of us had. Stay tuned for the next step.

And Scene Eileen

Eileen has been hired to travel on a boat for Second City's touring company. She will leave on December 13th for four months. We are very happy for Eileen and wish her lots and lots of fun! Don't blow your paycheck at the bar everynight and go to bed with AT LEAST one captain Eileen.

Watched new stuff

We logged more tapes this weekend. Connie and Kate had some serious tension in the bathroom. Or maybe it was the pregnancy test results? Follow that by some improv by Blam! that consists of a dad trying to get his daughter to kiss him? And some racist cab scene? Wow, that sounds cliche. Or is it? Anyway, Tim Scarth has another thing coming if he thinks that he can screw every girl in the improv world.

Congrats to Eileen!

One of our actors, Eileen Montelione, who plays the role of Connie, has been asked to audition for The Second City's touring company. She auditioned yesterday and received a callback. GOOD LUCK to EILEEN!!

Editing has Begun!

I have been logging tapes for about a week now. Actors, remember how hard we laughed on set? Well I about peed my pants on several occasions. Blam! has some fabulous on camera chemistry and Stewarts confusion about what a "head shop" was, I had to pause the tape and rewind. Fast forward to the box office scenes and the interaction between Lyle and Mary Beth about having sell tickets in the kitchen. For not knowing each other at all, there was some excellent improvising. During the shoot I couldn't be present for that scene. It as a delight to watch it now.

Filming Ends

Filming for Off the Cuff officially ended October 2007. Congratulations to the production team and the actors!