The Story

Paramount Hotel and Casino Owner Ronald Trump and wife Iguana make an appearance on “The Daily Dose with Courtney Campbell” to discuss the exciting re-grand opening of the establishment. Not everything is as it appears on set, however, as family issues, misplaced trust and confusing allegiances give everyone a motive for what will occur during the night of the big casino party–murder.

The Story Behind the Story

The college ministry of a local Knoxville church, Calvary Baptist, was holding a social for its members and needed a promotional video to show during a service and post on its Facebook page.

After meeting with the event coordinator at Remedy Coffee in the Old City (highly recommend, BTW), we had come up with an idea that eventually became the product you see above.

The actual production was shot in five different locations and edited to appear as one continuous take. It was a new production and editing method for me, and it was really fun to shoot because we had to time it perfectly.

Many thanks to the aforementioned Remedy Coffee for allowing us to film on-location. Go drink their coffee!

Credits

Cast (in order of appearance)

  • Courtney Campbell: COURTNEY LYLE
  • Ronald Trump: BILLY CRAWFORD
  • Iguana Trump: MEGAN MALLETTE
  • Precious Trump (daughter): MATHESON WILLIAMS
  • Mob Boss: EUGENE NG
  • Mob Crony: JOHN BARR
  • Folder Thug: CHARLIE MORROW
  • Money Thug/Waiter: JOHN DANSBY
  • Senator Justice: ROBBY NIDIFFER
  • Jacquelyn Justice: KIERSTEN LYLE

Crew

  • Director: BEN MOSER
  • Producer: BEN MOSER
  • Associate Producer: MEGAN MALLETTE
  • Director of Photography: BEN MOSER
  • Senior Editor: BEN MOSER
  • Production Assistant: EUGENE NG
  • Production Assistant: CHARLIE MORROW
  • Production Assistant: JOHN BARR
  • Production Assistant: BILLY CRAWFORD

Special Thanks

Equipment/Location

Shot on a Canon 5D Mark II with a Canon 50mm f1.8 in the Old City at Knoxville, Tenn.

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