The day brings a host of new arrivals: Andrea, Marion, PH, DeDe, Daryl, Nicholas Sr., Nicholas Jr., Rafael, Sam, and Florent. The school bustles with activity as folks settle in.
The first major excursion to the MeetFactory, which will be the primary site of filming, takes place in early afternoon. The MeetFactory is a curious rugged multi-storey warehouse pinched between an active highway and oft-used railroad. On its exterior walls, two real-size cars drip as blood off meathooks. Inside, the MeetFactory is dark and spacious -- both foreboding and inviting as a home for artist studios, an art gallery, a club, and our films.
Film equipment is moved between the school and the MeetFactory (an easy five-minute walk from the school, the sidewalks filled with large snails and slugs). Starki and angela set out for Prague sightseeing as FF preparation continues. Later, Rafael is busy grilling tomatoes, potatoes, and meat for the evening’s supper. The courtyard buzzes with discussion of Andrea’s script. After dinner, Veronika gives a brief welcome speech and presents us all with tote bags and old Czech magazines circa 1980s. An official script meeting for Andrea takes place. Later that night, Audun’s script meeting occurs. The school rings with efficiency, expediency, grace, friendship, and that adrenaline rush of creativity.
