“Tiffany, a young girl with a tremendous singing talent, is lured away from her high school sweetheart into the world of street prostitution by a charismatic pimp.”
Creole Gaudet IMDb
Girl 214 is my first feature movie project. Self-funded, produced and directed.
I wrote the screenplay several years ago, and I’ve been chipping away at it ever since.
It’s a Dallas story, and I’d moved up there for a few years to capture all my establishing shots and most of my B-roll. I’ll more than likely have to go back for a shot here or there but I’m confident that I have enough coverage to complete it here in New Orleans.
While there in Dallas, I walked the streets to get a feel for the city’s vibe and its culture. That helped tremendously and allowed me to revise my script so that I could come to a more accurate representation with my presentation.
There’s nothing better than having your feet on the ground where you can see, taste, smell, hear and see a city. That’s the only way it will reveal itself. You must be where it is.
I knew it would be a long journey, and I’m okay with where I’m at so far; however, I’m in the process of stepping it up a bit. It’s time to get that ball rolling again.
The great thing is that, unlike Dallas, here in New Orleans, there’s already a well-established film community in place, with plenty of resources and talented actors ready for an opportunity. Being a native also gives me an advantage in that I can call on all my friends for favors and help. Believe me, I intend to exploit each and every one of them to exhaustion.
I may not have any friends after this. Ha! Stay tuned.
Creole Gaudet
