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    Silence; Senior Film
    (2013-03) Miller, Alexander; Maw, Wyatt; Aig, Dennis
    I approached producing Silence as a challenge to put myself in the position to coordinate the execution of an ambitious period piece -- one far removed from Montana history and landscape. This involved a number of difficult pre-production tasks, which included extensive location scouting by myself and writer/director Wyatt Maw, casting professional actors that fit the director’s vision, and filling a crew roster with fellow students and local artists -- all to create a small, yet historically rooted tale of violence and sacrifice set in Revolutionary France. This project was made possible through the generous USP grant, which assisted in the costs associated with shooting on location out of town, constructing an elaborate production design, and working with professional actors -- in a sense a full on exercise in real-world film production outside of the small MSU environment. Thanks to the preparation and resources the grant allowed and the generous help of the film department, the shoot went successfully and smoothly. The finished product is a culmination of the hard work and dedication put forth by every person listed in the credits. And I personally learned the importance of diligence, preparation, and resourcefulness that goes into making a successful production.
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    Silence
    (2013-03) Maw, Wyatt; Miller, Alexander; Monaco, Paul
    Silence is part of my senior capstone project in the School of Film and Photography. It is a film that depicts the struggle of liberty vs. tyranny amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution. The film centers on a young woman who, ravaged by the events taking place around her, decides to slay the man responsible for the chaos. Filming of Silence took place in the middle of November. It was an incredibly rewarding experience. I have directed many short films in the past but never one of this scope and scale. We brought in actors from New York, constructed a large scale set and ordered most of our props and costumes from Hollywood. Hundreds of hours were spent prepping for the film and shooting the film. I am very pleased with how everything turned out and cannot thank the cast and crew enough for the hard work and determination they put forward to make this film a success.
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