Picture a Flat Surface, Part 2: An Oral History of “After Last Season” and “Medium Waves”
Every film production has its own unique challenges and quirks, and from all accounts the production of After Last Season was no different. As strange as the final product is, and aside from the inherent difficulties of a low-budget film shoot, it does sound like Mark Region had an established way of working that he used during his short film “Medium Waves” that he carried over into the production of After Last Season. The following is a collection of accounts from actors who worked on the films regarding their experiences, as well as from Mark Region himself. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes here are from personal email interviews. Some responses have been edited for clarity and/or brevity.
Introductions:
Joan-Marie Dewsnap (“Haley Marlen” in After Last Season): “I’ve been acting in the Boston area in productions such as historic storytelling, student films as well as independent films for awhile as an avocation. Acting truly is something I enjoy and means a lot to me. I am grateful when I get the opportunity to work with a production team who are true professionals. However, even for the…
