Our main problem has been working around the ever changing schedule Drew has to live by . We have rewritten and reworked this prequel so many times it has become more of a puzzle to edit than a film . But what has come of it has evolved into a living breathing thing that has turned out to be more creative and innovative than we ever could have imagined 2 years ago , when Drew and I were sitting on the porch making plans for world domination . We film what we can , when we can , and with whatever cast members are available . The cast has been amazing and supportive and even in times when someone has had to cancel or not show up at the last minute , we have found creative ways to work around it and keep the story moving forward . Even with all that , and everyone working full time jobs , we have about 6 hours of story filmed that predates Episode 1 .
Right now , I am in the final phases of editing the first 2-hour edition . It ’ s going straight to VOD . But what we have planned for the 2 Hour Cinema Premiere and the following 12 episodes is what will blow your mind .
8 ) Has that deterred you ?
As I said before , my main challenge has been working with scheduling . We always have a blast when we are together and get things done . It ’ s always productive and out of the box . The stress of not knowing from day to day what the schedule is going to be is daunting to my sanity . Long distance communications , text messages , and emails … dropped overseas calls and crazy hours , time differences and 20 + people in the cast is a heavy , heavy stuff to deal with when you ’ re making things happen on no budget ( which means everything out of mine and Drew ’ s pocket ). It has aged and jaded me . Add running a bar that hosts over 300 bands a year and floods … it ’ s been intense .
Paperwork and scheduling have been our most frequent deterrent . It keeps the rest of us on call and in a holding pattern .
9 ) What is the ultimate goal for you ?
Our ultimate goal is to make enough from VOD sales of the prequel editions to fund our first Cinema release . It is a full 2-hour feature film . We plan to use proceeds from that to start filming the 12 Cinema episodes of the first season . We will release a new 1.5 hour episode to independent theatres each month , while releasing the previous month to VOD . That way , people keep coming back to the theatres , and can catch up on episodes on VOD if they miss one . We will be the first of our kind .
10 ) How did you feel when the EVDG Magazine reached out to you for this interview ?
I have been watching EVDG grow and evolve . I was really happy to be a part of an issue . What you are doing is a great thing and I love what it stands for .
11 ) What do you think makes an Everyday Girl ?
I ’ m an Everyday Girl in my heart of hearts because I am who I am . I don ’ t need validation to know how far I have come or approval to reach for the goals I ’ m striving for . You may find me dressed to the hilt at an event or shooting the film barefoot in pajamas and pig tails . I am who I am every day , I ’ m not playing dress up or photo-shopping my rear end for selfies on twitter .
12 ) Why are you an Everyday Girl ?
I ’ m working to better myself and make a better life for myself , my family , my cast and the people I love and Innovate the Entertainment Industry ... I don ’ t have to fit into society ’ s mold to do that , and even if I did , I ’ d find a way to make my own way .