DISQUS

Crooked Lane: Mark Constance on Film and Family

  • geechee_girl · 3 months ago
    I love how you captured the family feeling that was so evident on set. :)
  • Mark Constance · 2 months ago
    Grazie!
    Gracias!
    Thank You
    :>)))
  • jdawgc · 2 months ago
    It sounds like it was a great project to be a part of. The fact that you got to work with your family on it sounds like it made things more fun. Really looking forward to the release to see it all come together.
  • Mark Constance · 2 months ago
    As always with this group of filmmakers(Tracey, Chase, Smitty, Shawn, etc...) it is always a great experience. Having Bethany and Eliya-Quaye was stressful but knowing the jobs that they did makes it well worth it.

    The film really looks great! When I saw the color corrected and sound mixed version my jaw hit the floor!!!

    Thanks for checking in!
  • seanpaune · 2 months ago
    What a lovely look inside the film production process. I think far too many people see film production as one long party where "Hollywood types" just party the entire time and a film just kind of happens at the end of it. No one thinks about the long days, the time away from loved ones and the potential toll it takes on the families.

    Thank you for sharing such an intimate little family moment!
  • Mark Constance · 2 months ago
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me!

    I was speechless(that's really hard for me) seeing my daughter in the film.

    The business can definitely take it's toll on you both physically and emotionally. The toll it takes on the family can easily break that dynamic apart. I spent many years before I had a family living that high life but it certainly changes when you make those changes in your life.
  • cmajor · 2 months ago
    How lucky you are to be working with your wife and daughter on this film. I think its so important to find projects that you can share with your children that you are passionate about. I am sure this will not be the last time that your daughter and you work on a film together.

    I can't wait to see the film!
  • Mark Constance · 2 months ago
    It was a really, really interesting time for us. Our kids are both passionate about everything they do(kinda like their mom and dad!!!). The moment Eliya-Quaye asked Bethany and I if she could take acting classes we gasped but she loves it so as parents we will be her(and Caleb)support for what they love.

    Yea, cmajor, I may have a script she might have a small role in!!!

    See you at the theater soon!
  • belchingmonkey · 2 months ago
    One minute they're babies, the next minute they're in your film. Great stuff. Really special experience to share with your daughter.
  • Mark Constance · 2 months ago
    Oh man, so true! I look at the kids and wonder how they got to be 6 and 9 already!!!!

    Thank you for checking in!
  • adriennemontezinos · 2 months ago
    Eliya-Quaye did a wonderful job. It was so great working with your family, Mark! You're so right, the whole group involved in the making of the film is like a family, one I'm thrilled to be part of.
  • Terri Willard · 2 months ago
    Hi Mark
    We went to high school together and here I am reading the Portsmouth Herald and seeing your
    film being voted Film of the year in NH. Great job!! I remember your Dad from Osco in Rochester
    he would be really proud of you today! You have an amazing career and family! Best of luck to
    you! Keep up the good work glad to see your back in NH. Your were here visiting your family
    from California when your Dad brought you into Osco to say hi--and he always talked about you
    and your career! Take care, Terri (last name is my married name)
  • Mark Constance · 1 month ago
    Hi Terri,
    Sorry for taking so long to respond but I wanted to make sure and THANK YOU for checking in. I remember all those great times with my dad. I wish he could see the fruits of our labors(after being there for a lot of treading water!!!) but I hope he's checking in on things from his sitting chair in the sky!!!Please keep checking in on the site and hopefully we'll have more good "stuff" going on with CROOKED LANE!!!
    Thanks,
    Mark
  • almorancy · 2 weeks ago
    Mark, Nice work, You should be proud of your children. I'm happy for you. I think back to the day's of York Beach and have nothing but good thoughts.

    God bless my friend.

    Al Morancy