Production Update #6: Here’s the Poop!

Okay. I’ve had a number of emails asking what exactly Barnyard Bingo is. And since we’ll be filming this event in just two days, I guess an explanation is in order:

The Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department has been hosting this “game of chance” as a fundraiser for more than a decade now.  Essentially, they fence off a small grass lot behind the firehall, paint a bright orange grid on the ground, then they cut loose a cow in a corral and wait for it to take a crap.

Seriously.

If you are lucky enough to have purchased the ticket that matches the square where the cow crapped… well, you just won $1,000.

And don’t kid yourself: I bought 8 tickets. When you’re trying to finance a truly independent film, you’ve got to get as creative as possible. (Please poop on me! Please poop on me!)

As for how this event fits into the overall plot of this film, I have to admit that I’m not sure yet.  But come on: Dozens of people are going to stand around in the blazing heat, munch on pit beef, and wait for a cow take a shit. How can you NOT film this!

Hope to see you on Saturday.