By the time the next morning rolled around I was still floating around on cloud nine. Siobhan had gone off to work early, which meant I would have some hot water to shower with before I headed out to go to the shoot. I decided I was going to bring a change of clothing. I tended to get really sweaty and disgusting, and while I probably wouldnt be able to take a shower, I could at least change.
I walked into the Planet, and Bruce had already set everything up. Bruce was a much earlier riser than I, and even though I said wed start at 11 Bruce would start setting up at 9 so that when I rolled in we could get started. It bugged me most of the time, but quite honestly today I didnt give a damn.
Dont look so happy, you wont be when you hear what Professor Glorighan said.
And in that instant my face fell. Side note on Professor Glorighan, he runs the computer lab in the film building. Wed been after him to get fire wire drives and all that so we could digitally edit at a faster pace, and still have extra storage space for the digital art students. He was a grade A jerk off.
What did he say? I asked tentatively.
He looked at the dailies from yesterday. He actually ***** stopped by to watch our dailies. He told me to tell you that we shouldnt bother to continue filming because its going to be *****. And that, the university isnt paying for the equipment now. Bruce relayed the words, anger showing in his voice.
Was I angry? Oh I was furious. I shook my head and pulled out my cell phone. I gave Bruce a look before the person on the other end picked up.
Professor Glorighan before I could finish he went on a tirade. No ProfessorNo I dont expect everyone to embrace- but its- No sir I understand its controversialBut its an experiment- I sighed heavily and hung up after he pretty much told me Id not have a place in his department next semester.
So what do we do? Bruce asked, his face falling at my failed attempt to smooth talk the irate professor.
We continue filming Bruce, Im going to have a talk with Dr. Pembrook next week, Glorighans a class A bigot. The only reason he doesnt like our dailies is because the subject is a couple who happens to be made up of men. I spat, moving to check everything for the scene.
Thanks to a bigot Professor, my mood was ruined. I hoped I could pull it out of the gutter before eight oclock rolled around. I hated going on dates when I felt like the dragon lady. Bruce looked worried. Financially? We needed the schools equipment. Id figure out a way around it somehow, ***** thats what good directors are supposed to do right?