First Update!

Hello Everybody! We've finally reached reading week - our final week for pre-production preparations before we begin filming on 20th February! 

So far this term we've:

• Met our wonderful cast and rehearsed with them, as well as developed the script alongside them.
• Secured our filming locations! One of which is a local AirBnb which had the perfect bedroom, completely encapsulating what Mary's room would look like - emanating class, elegance, and style. The second location is our producer Eve's house - after having been unsuccessful in booking a bar on campus, we instead opted for filming a house party instead of a busy bar. 
• We also began blocking shots in Eve's house alongside the actors.

• Recruited our fantastic photographer Louis Painter (@louispainter_) who has helped us take behind the scenes and poster photos and will also be joining us on our filming dates for more professional behind the scenes shots!

• Our Silin - Finn O'Toole - has also whipped up our fantastic promotional shots and new film poster!

• And finally, our costumes and props orders have been placed to ensure their arrival before we begin filming next week!

So far, your money has helped us pay for:

• Train tickets for our photographer to join us in Reading,
• Costumes,
• Props,
• Our AirBnb location!

Thank you so much for your support and making this project possible! We are extremely and continuously grateful for your support and hope you enjoy the final product!

Keep and eye out for updates of the next few weeks as we enter our production and post-production stages!

Thanks again,

- The Mary's Ruse Team :)