The Bratt Pack

I’m still recovering from a hectic weekend’s filming at Historic Brattonsville, an amazing little collection of 18th and 19th Century buildings that provided a backdrop for Captain Felder’s Cannon.

Brattonsville has been a fine site for re-enactors, school groups and tourists for some time now. The volunteers who work there are often in ‘living history’ mode, dressed in 1800s garb and carrying out authentic chores. It’s a strangely peaceful place to find so close to the industry-ridden Rock Hill and Chester, South Carolina.

Captain Felder’s Cannon (my first HD feature) is coming along nicely, with several hours of battle footage and short, snappy dialogue scenes in the can. Now we’re working on the meatier moments, with longer speeches and fancier lighting. Next weekend we’ll be in Camden for the testament of Dave Reid, who plays an evil Redcoat officer. This guy’s mean and lovin’ it.