A Death in Progress

PRODUCTION                                 FILMING LOCATIONS
Pre-Production Nov 07 – Feb 08         Chicago, IL
Filming February 10 – 12th 2007          Eastbank Storage
Release Date April 26, 2008                The Dojo

TECHNICAL NOTES                   COMPANY CREDITS
Camera – Aaton XTR                       3rd Films
Sound Mix - Pro Tools                     RKS Pictures
Laboratory – Filmworkers
Negative Format - Super 16mm       BUDGET
Editing System – Final Cut Pro          $6,000
Exhibition Format – DigiBeta
Aspect Ratio – 16:9

INTERESTING FACTS
The entire film was shot in Chicago, IL

The director’s family donated many of the books and other set dressing for Death’s study.

This is lead actor James Powell and director Don Bitters third film together.

Pietro D’Allessio who plays Daniel practices Method acting. Pietro slept during takes to stay in character and always be drowsy and unaware, and often became so invested in the character, Don at times had trouble knowing if he was talking to Pietro or Daniel.

Daniel’s kitchen was completely stark white and had to be redone for shooting with yellow wallpaper. Yellow tape acted as the borders for the cabinets.

Death’s study was built in an artist’s studio in south Chicago. The wooden floors in the study are the only original part of the room seen in the film.

When Death ransacks the study some of the set pieces were actually damaged.

In order to achieve the shaking effect of the meteor’s approach, several of the crew members were placed around the kitchen, kicking or shaking items and furniture just off camera.