25 May, 2009
concept film + sde \\ hooked up
For this short film, Bernadette and Donald gave us no restrictions or limitations to the script we were to write for them. From noticing their personalities, they reminded me of the couple from the movie “Knocked Up” (directed by Judd Apatow). So with this as our inspiration, we set out to produce a comedy that places these two in a situation that is recently familiar – their wedding planning!
And per their initial direction, we wrote a script that did not hold back – uncensored and unashamed – through an inebriated first encounter to an unabashed and exposed Donald! But throughout all the silliness of production, the frustration of getting through takes without laughing and/or flubbed lines, and in between the multitude of production set-ups, I happened to catch a moment of peace between our star couple… the way they really are… in a loving embrace, and proud of each other’s efforts and commitment to the film.
Synopsis: A pair of unlikely people meet during one intoxicated evening, only to find themselves suddenly engaged the very next morning. Seeing no other option but to get married, Donald and Bernadette go through a hysterical and heartwarming journey through the process of wedding planning, while at the same time attempting to find compromise with each other’s differences.
Hooked Up from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
The wedding itself was even more fun to film! It was no doubt a celebration for Bernadette and Donald, and their family and friends. We presented three videos that evening with “Hooked Up” and the following same-day edit and photo montage:
Bernadette + Donald : Same-Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Bernadette + Donald \ Photo Montage from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Afterthought: Bernadette and Donald is the kind of couple whose personalities clashed but yet, these differences is what makes them perfect for each other. And with all relationships, they prove that love can only be achieved with equal compromise, trust, and patience.
Venue \\ Ceremony: Immaculata Church, USD \\ Reception: Coronado Marriott Resort
Photography by Tony Eisenhower Photography