Luck of the Draw: The Making of Roulette

Trailer: Time Passing

Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:31:53 -0400

- 2 minutes & 30 seconds -

With the independent feature film Roulette nearing completion, now's the time to see how it came to life in the
Time Passing trailer. With 15 episodes clocking in at over 110 minutes, and more to come, Luck of the Draw: The Making of Roulette is a behind the scenes series you can't miss. Over 2 years in the making, LotD is funny, enlightening, and heartbreaking, capturing the making of a movie and the achievement of a dream. Every day, every story, this is Luck of the Draw.

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Part 16: Try, Try Again

Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:23:38 -0400

Date Filmed: - March 3rd -
- 10 minutes -

The reshoot process continues, as the cast and crew of Roulette flock to Kings Contrivance restaurant for Luck of the Draw Part 16: Try, Try Again. Two scenes featuring actors Mike Baldwin, Will Haza, Michelle Murad, & Troy Russell, require extras, and who better to fill the background than a collection of regional filmmakers? Featuring a Who’s Who of Mid-Atlantic creative professionals, Luck of the Draw and Roulette approach the end of their respective journeys.

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Part 15: Color Correction

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:53:46 -0500

- 6 minutes & 41 seconds -

One of the largest jobs in the post production process is color correction. Dylan Lee and Director Erik Kristopher Myers demonstrate the color palettes of the main characters and how Roulette’s image evolves between shooting and the big screen in Luck of the Draw 15: Color Correction.

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Part 14: Music Notes

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:08:42 -0500

- 8 minutes & 28 seconds -

With Roulette in post production, the job of the composer begins. In Part 14 of Luck of the Draw,
Music Notes, Composer Dan Schepleng reveals what it takes to score the film: inspiration, research, collaboration, and more. He discusses character themes, music creation, and how Ludwig van Beethoven is a creative consultant on the film.

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Part 13: The Solution

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:15:51 -0500

Date Filmed: -November 17th-
- 6 minutes -

The producers of Roulette were faced with a difficult decision in The Situation, Part 12 of Luck of the Draw. In Part 13, The Solution, a remedy is found for what ails the film: a new actress, Michelle Murad, to play the character of “Zoe Clarke.” The film goes backwards, from post production to production, reshooting scenes that have been completed for over a year. What’s the attitude of the cast and crew, not to mention the effect of a new actor on set? The Solution features interviews with Director Erik Kristopher Myers, Producers Brian Andress and Laura Myers, Director of Photography Jamie Bender, Actors Mike Baldwin and Will Haza, and the new Zoe herself.

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Part 12: The Situation

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:08:49 -0500

Date Filmed: -November 17th-
- 8 minutes & 28 seconds -

Part 12 of Luck of the Draw explores the dangers of independent filmmaking. One incident halts all work on Roulette, and the production team is left with a difficult decision. This episode covers the entire saga, featuring interviews with Director Erik Kristopher Myers, Producers Brian Andress and Laura Myers, Director of Photography Jamie Bender, Actors Mike Baldwin and Will Haza, and Adam White, Post Production Audio.
What is next for Roulette? You’ll find out only in The Situation.

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Part 11: Where’s the Movie?

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:28:40 -0400

Date Filmed: -July 30th- &
-August 2nd-
- 6 minutes & 10 seconds -

The question on everyone’s lips: Where’s the Movie? Roulette wrapped in December, where’s it been? What’s been happening since then? Why can’t I see the movie?

Luck of the Draw talks to Director Erik Myers, Executive Producer Laura Myers, Producer Brian Andress, Composer Dan Schepleng, Post Production Audio Adam White, and actress Amy Freedman. Learn about the post production process and the making of the movie, after the making of the movie.

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Part 10: Movietime

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:18:45 -0400

Date Filmed: -March 8th-
- 8 minutes & 48 seconds -

Movietime is the moment everyone has been waiting for. After the first screening of Roulette, discussed in Part 9: Appe-teaser, Director Erik Kristopher Myers, D.P. Jamie Bender, E.P. Laura Myers, and A.P. Brian Andress discuss their impressions of the film, along with future post-production plans. Also, the first clips of Roulette are revealed to the public, right here on Luck of the Draw.

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Part 9: Appe-teaser

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 21:29:55 -0400

Date Filmed: -March 8th-
- 5 minutes & 55 seconds -

Appe-teaser is the first peek into post-production and the editing of Roulette. Having completed the first cut of the film, Director & Editor Erik Kristopher Myers screened the film for D.P. Jamie Bender, A.D. Brian Andress, E.P. Laura Myers, and Luck of the Draw. After discussing expectations and the editing process in general, the film was viewed.
What did everyone think?

You’ll see that, as well as an exclusive first look at the film, in Part 10 of Luck of the Draw.

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Part 8: Wrap Party Dos

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:11:25 -0500

Date Filmed: -December 13th-
- 8 minutes & 34 seconds -

Wrap Party Dos wraps up Roulette’s Wrap Party, which took place at the Main Street Tower Restaurant in Bel Air, MD. After the speeches from Wrap Party Uno, the party begins in full. As the drinks flow, the truth comes out, and the whole crew remembers the contributions from Sol Rosenberg. A group picture captures memories forever and Roulette officially moves into post-production. Oh, and there’s ladies dancing. Luck of the Draw: The Making of Roulette will continue...

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Part 7: Wrap Party Uno

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:39:32 -0500

Date Filmed: -December 13th-
- 9 minutes & 56 seconds -

Wrap Party Uno is the first look at Roulette’s Wrap Party, which took place at the Main Street Tower Restaurant in Bel Air, MD. The “Core Five” (a.k.a. Jamie Bender, Mike Baldwin, Brian Andress, Laura Myers, & Erik Kristopher Myers) talk about the making of the film, surrounded by cast & crew, friends & family. Thoughts are shared, people are cheered, and drinks are consumed. Want more from the wrap party? Wrap Party Dos, Part 8 of Luck of the Draw: The Making of Roulette, is coming soon!

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Part 6: Controlled Burn

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:41:03 -0500

Date Filmed: -November 11th-
- 7 minutes & 2 seconds -

Controlled Burn takes a look at the enormous task ahead for the Roulette cast and crew: twenty plus pages in 4 nights. Between the constrictions of the location and the equipment, not to mention the unprecedented pace required to complete filming in the allotted time, filming the “Suicide Room” scenes will take an enormous amount of perseverance and luck. Controlled Burn looks at the beginning of Night #1. Did they accomplish their goals? You’ll have to keep watching
Luck of the Draw: The Making of Roulette.

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Part 5: Interviewpocalypse

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:10:59 -0500

Date Filmed: -October 26th-
- 9 minutes & 28 seconds -

Interviewpocalypse concludes the filming on October 26th. For the first time, lead actors Mike Baldwin, Ali Lukowski, & Will Haza share the screen in a suicide prevention group meeting. Somehow, shooting goes great despite missing a cameraman, and the crew, cast, and extras are happy to share their thoughts on the process and what to expect from Roulette.

Also featuring: Brian Andress, Jamie Bender, Amy Freedman, Erik Kristopher Myers, Laura Myers, and Zachary Trees

And don’t forget: Dana Briscoe, Glenwood Cornish, Kimonie Cutchember, Kurt “Truk” Feigelis, Tory Gates, Alfred Guy, Angela Kozak, Seth Kozak, Alex Krazow, Frank Latini, Alex Levitsky, John Myers, Norman Outlaw, Michael Rossiter, and Dominique Spencer

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Part 3: A Day with George

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:10:56 -0500

Date Filmed: -October 26th-
- 5 minutes & 50 seconds -

A Day with George chronicles George Stover’s day on the Roulette set on October 26th. Writer/Director/Producer Erik Kristopher Myers finally got a chance to work with Stover, a Baltimore acting legend, and a man that Myers has wanted to work with since seeing him in John Waters’ Female Trouble. The energy is palpable in Part 3 of Luck of the Draw.

Also featuring: Brian Andress, Mike Baldwin, Adam Ballweg, Jamie Bender, Will Haza, Taylor Lee Hitaffer, Laura Myers, and Zachary Trees

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Part 2: Naked Thoughts

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:10:55 -0500

Date Filmed: -October 12th-
- 4 minutes & 31 seconds -

Naked Thoughts chronicles the second half of shooting on October 12th. The most difficult scenes of the day, arguably the whole movie, featured Ali Lukowski (“Sunshine ‘Sunny’ Howard”) and Jan David Soutar (“Leon Carmichael”) in two intimate sex scenes. After the filming, Ali, Jan, and Writer/Director/Producer Erik Kristopher Myers reflected on their experiences.

Also featuring: Brian Andress, Adam Ballweg, Jamie Bender, Laura Myers, and Zachary Trees

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Part 1: Baby Bump

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:06:42 -0500

Date Filmed: -October 12th-
- 7 minutes & 57 seconds -

Baby Bump chronicles the first half of shooting on October 12th. Featuring Ali Lukowski (“Sunshine ‘Sunny’ Howard”) and Jan David Soutar (“Leon Carmichael”), the scenes completed on the day all take place inside Leon’s apartment. Filmed in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood, Writer/Director/Producer Erik Kristopher Myers and Director of Photography Jamie Bender combated noisy neighbors, crazy drivers, ambulances, and more as they tried to wrap the first half of the day and prepare for the much more difficult scenes to come...
The second half of the day is chronicled in Part 2 of Luck of the Draw, Naked Thoughts.

Also featuring: Brian Andress, Adam Ballweg, Laura Myers, and Zachary Trees

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