Movie-Making in Michigan

8/14

“6:30am, Camera Ready, Ludington Beach” Those were my directives for my appearance in the indie movie

“Pirates of the North Coast.” 

Frank Sollars, Dan’s uncle, is the writer/producer/director of this fictional film involving Ludington and the SS Badger.  I landed a role in it.  I play TV reporter Jessica Townsend. 

I was in make-up, costume, and on the set (beach) at 6:30am.  They shot my 2 scenes - both in 1 take!  It was great fun. 

8/15

The next day was the big finale party, set at the local watering hole.  Shelley Sollars, the production manager, asked if I could create a party atmosphere.  So another early morning, and I was at the bar with my crew setting up for the party scene.  I guess I can now add

"Set Designer" to my resume!

Later that evening, for the party scene, I played the tambourine and sang back-up in a Jimmy Buffett cover band.  Dan and I were also extras at the party. 

Very late that night was the wrap party.  It was great fun and a wild way to wind down our magnificent vacation.

Back to the campground, and on to our our last 2 days before home.

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