Interview

http://www.indianapolisfilm.net/filemgmt_data/files/IMC-ElissaMcKee%282004-04-16%29.wmv


This is a really old interview, aired originally on 04/16/2004 on IMC (Indianapolis local programming). You must have Windows Media Player 7.0 or greater to view it. I don't even remember what I said, but I'm sure that it's boring. I remember the feeling I had after the whole thing was, "well, that was boring." I'm not sure why. They did a 'practice' interview before the real thing and the questions, as I recall, were uninteresting. I guess I should have been a little more enthusiastic. Ultimately, it was my fault for being boring. Oh well.

Untitled Dating Show

I started on the 15th on a new Untitled ABC reality dating show. It's hosted by a popular author, who wrote a book a couple years ago that a friend of mine said 'changed her life.' The pilot was picked up and we're shooting 6 episodes. Production hasn't started, so I've been doing a lot of prep work with things that need to be done like purchase orders, purchasing, answering phones. The crew is great. We actually have a couple different crews. One will be traveling and one will be LA based. I am part of the LA crew, although I would have loved to have done a little traveling, especially to where we are going. I will be at this job until mid August, which is wonderful.

Six Degrees was picked up, which is great news. The disappointing news for me is that post-production moved to New York. I won't be on the show, but I am proud to have worked on the pilot and wish the guys the best of luck on it.

Tenacious D is doing re-shoots. I'm jealous that I'm not working on it. I worked with a guy named Kenny on it. The other day I rented Shopgirl, but didn't realize that he had a cameo in it until the next day as I was talking to another acquaintance that had also rented it. For those who have seen it, he is the neighbor that Jason Schwartzman borrows a condom from.

6 Degrees Picked Up

I thought that we wouldn't know until the 15th, but I just got an email from our editor that we are picked up. Then I got ahold of the executive's assistant and he confirmed it.

It will be so exciting for me if I get hired back on. The only way that I wouldn't is if a new AP is hired and they want to bring in their own. I'm a little nervous, because I know the AP is looking to start directing again and probably won't come back. That aside, whether it be as a coordinator or a PA, I'd go. It'd be steady (and hectic- I've been told) work for several months. I'd have to kick the habit that I call my social life. But, anyone who knows me knows that I'm all about the career.

More news as it comes...

30 Days

Today I worked on scenes from a couple of episodes of the FX series "Thirty Days." Morgan Spurlock is the bomb. I had a great time and I was happy to do it since I turned it down months ago. Easy day, easy money.

On to the Next

My job at Six Degrees was totally awesome. We wrapped on Friday and I couldn't walk away happier. I worked with some of the nicest, coolest people I've met. We'll know if the pilot gets picked up on the 15th. Until then, my fingers might just cramp up from all the crossing they'll be doing. I've got an MTV gig on Monday and another reality gig for NBC on the 15th working for a sweet sweet girl. On both, I will be a Production PA. I have been told that I'm ready to move up to Post Coordinator, so we'll just see. I could really go for the pay raise. That and my car is getting old and the miles are showing. I'd love to be in a position that involves less driving. The Dr. Phil show is a possibility at the end of July, but nothing is set in stone.


The Johnny Tao premiere was Friday. I was late and only got to see the last half hour. That was a bummer, but oh well. Everyone went out for drinks afterwards, but I had plans, so I split. I was impressed with what I did see and hope that it makes it into the theaters. I really busted my butt for that movie and did a job that I was not ready for. Overall it was an experience to remember. I met one great friend and actually moved in with someone I worked with on it. I don't know what progress it has made, but if you are interested you can visit the JOHNNY TAO WEBSITE.

I'll update when I'm on to the next gig later this month. :) And hopefully when I get my first gig as a Post Coordinator.