What Was It Like Working On The Hit T.V. Show Miami Vice?
Those 24 episodes make up one of the most exciting, educational and memorable years I have lived.
Of course living in the Rockies, soloing in a plane and living in Europe were all just as cool and rewarding in their way. But to have actually been a creative and integral part of such a ground-breaking and trend-setting show brings me pride. How I got the job – and why I left – well, those are two other stories.
There are a lot of anecdotes I could go into about each episode… what it was like having to find certain vehicles, planes, and boats. What it was like working alongside teamsters and how it felt seeing the stars of the show in the hall. What the production meetings were like and more. I’ll talk about those in future posts.
Stay tuned.
Geoff
Advice for Writers and Screenwriters That I Wish Someone Would Have Shared With Me ?
Work on as many projects as you possibly can.
Do production assistant, (gopher) work on commercials, TV shows, or films – anything that brings you closer to the nuts and bolts of the action.
If you are young and smart and have a chance for a scholarship or have well-heeled relatives then go to film school. There you will write, produce, direct and act in several films. The experience is invaluable and some of the work you produce will keep you proud for years.
If you are in school, charismatic and ambitious then you will make contacts – and contacts in the film business are vital.
Hope that helps.
Geoff
A Crazy Day
Today was interesting. I’m searching for a perfect cover picture for this story. Searching free nature photos brought me to zillions of web sites loaded with beautiful and stunning photos. I’d hoped I’d be able to get 1/2 of one beauty photo and 1/2 of another and tie them together on paint shop pro. No such luck. Being a writer, and walking around with images in my head is one thing, but being able to locate photos, (images) that portray them is another. Also, today I spent some time on research.