Let’s shoot again!

About the same time seven years ago, Mario and I were already thick in post, stuck inside Heather Suite of Arkeo’s old office. I love reminiscing about Big Time. The good old days means Big Time Days for me.

I still don't know how we did it. But we did.

I have no clue how we were able to pull it off. In 2004, we had no experience, had to work with such a small budget in a short time. Honestly, I don’t think I’d say yes given the same set of circumstances today. Sometimes I guess it works to not know too much…you worry less!

They were just kids! Kids I tell you.

Ike and Anne rocked the camera department with no gaffer or assistants. Today they are accomplished cinematographers, doing movies and commercials.

In her favorite pose.

CD and Jeck pulled off a stylized look with no setmen and doing their own laundry to save up. CD is now a sikat artist and amazing pole dancer; and Jeck is in Dubai working in a TV station.

I think he's trying to glue the Jenga tiles for continuity.

Vives was the master scheduler of such a tight shoot. We had a ton of locations with an ensemble cast, he said we could do it in 13..and we did!

The quietest sound recordist on earth.

I remember I would sit beside Marc whenever I needed to think during the shoot because he was so quiet which is so typical of sound recordists. Today he’s just so busy I can’t even afford him anymore!

Winston playing up to cam.

I always thought Nor was our secret weapon on the set, keeping us in the loop with what was going on with the mysterious Winston. Nor has recently gone skinhead for a play (“haring lear”)  fresh from his gig as a drag diva. Winston is…who knows what’s going on with that guy?

The Pusoy Scene

Joanne has always been cute as a button and has decided to quit acting and become a boss in a call center. Jamie was always fun on the set and was always on time (actually, everybody was almost always on time…amazing!). I love hearing his outrageous adventures.

Such a Super Trouper.

Michael de Mesa was the best sport of all, being very patient and cooperative and stunningly present in the few scenes he had. I thought Mike was already doing good business in the States but I just saw a plug of a teleserye with him in it. He’s one of the best actors we have, I do hope he comes back.

In his biggest role yet!

Joel played his part as best as he could, but I’m glad he’s decided to be a director now…because he’s really a great director.

Frederick aka Sonnyboy was our import from Los Angeles. I had a big burly guy in mind for Sonnyboy, but he just killed that role and it still remains my favorite character in the film.

last day of principal photography!

As for us, we just got really really lucky to have these wonderful people. And now, the Mario & Monster Show goes on.

By the way, Big Time is now on Amazon!  :)

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