Last weekend I participated in the 48 Hour Film Project for the first time. Our team was led by Josh Mills (@JoshuaJMills), whom I met at Comedy Worx eons ago. He’s a fun dude, and I really enjoy working with improvisers.

On Friday night, Josh and a few others met in Greensboro to get the required elements for the film. Afterwards, the team rallied in Durham to create a game plan for the weekend. We would shoot a dark comedy about a couple’s first date.

I met up with everyone in Durham on Saturday morning. My job was to create graphics: a business card for a character, opening credits sequence, and the film’s logo.

Zach Abrams was there to handle motion graphics. We’ve worked together previously, and he’s a really fun and smart guy to have on the team. He was one of the two talented folks who helped me with motion graphics for Abandoned Allies.

The logo I created for our short film.

One of the things I love most about making films are the collaborative efforts among fun, talented people. I got to meet some new folks, and see some old friends this weekend. Brian Thacker, also an improviser, is one of those dear friends I haven’t seen in way too long. It was so great to spend time with him last weekend. He’s not only a good person to have on set, he’s a great actor who’s committed to making a fantastic film. A great guy to have on your team.

Last weekend was a much needed break from other efforts. I love being on set. Surrounded by film makers. And working towards making something awesome. The 48 Hour Film Project was a crazy, intense, and very fun weekend. I can’t wait to do it again.

Adam Stern-Rand, Brian Thacker, Josh Mills, and Adam Saunders shoot a scene for "Love Struck" on Saturday afternoon.

Zach Abrams works on motion graphics for "Love Struck" on Sunday afternoon.

Adam Stern-Rand, Adam Saunders, Josh Mills, and Brian Thacker take a brief break for camera adjustments on Saturday afternoon.