When Life Gives You Hurricanes, Make Dinosaur Escapes!
Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the exciting world of movie production, where anything can happen and often does. The movie production stage is where all the magic happens. It's where the script comes to life, the actors perform their roles, and the crew works tirelessly to bring it all together.
But movie production is also notorious for its unpredictability. There are countless things that can go wrong on a film set, from equipment malfunctions to unpredictable weather, and everything in between. That's why it's essential for filmmakers to be innovative and adaptable in responding to unforeseen events on set.
One fantastic example of positive innovative approaches to responding to unforeseen events on a film set comes from the production of the classic film "Jurassic Park." As we all know, "Jurassic Park" is about a theme park filled with cloned dinosaurs that, predictably, go awry. And that's precisely what happened on set.
During filming, Hurricane Iniki struck the island of Kauai, where the movie was being filmed. This unexpected event caused extensive damage to the set and equipment, leaving the filmmakers in a bind. But instead of packing up and calling it a day, director Steven Spielberg and his team came up with a creative solution.
They decided to incorporate the destruction caused by the hurricane into the movie itself. They changed the script to include a scene where the park's power is knocked out by a tropical storm, making the escape of the dinosaurs even more dangerous. It was a bold move, but it worked brilliantly and added an extra layer of excitement to the film!
So there you have it, folks. The movie production stage is full of surprises, but with a little bit of creativity and a willingness to adapt, anything is possible. Who knows, maybe the next great movie innovation will come from an unforeseen event. Just remember, when life gives you hurricanes, make dinosaur escapes.
Happy filmmaking!
Danielle Jones
Executive Director
Ascension Media Partners