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In Production by ladyfoxxx (NC-17)
Fandom: BANDOM
Pairing: Gerard/Brian, Pete/Patrick, background Bob/Ryan, Mikey/Alicia, Frank/Jamia
Length: 68,460 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
ladyfoxxx
Author Website: Fic Masterlist & on AO3
Why this must be read:
The Umbrella Academy is writer and director Gerard Way's first chance at a big budget mainstream hit.
This is an absolutely fabulous story where everyone's in the film industry. The writer actually managed to make someone like me, who doesn't even watch movies, care deeply about the making of the film and the trials and tribulations of the whole crew. The portrayal of the characters as dedicated professionals engrossed in their chosen work was very convincing and I paticularly loved the characterisations of Gerard and Pete. The very different ways their infatuations with Brian and Patrick developed felt completely true to their characters and positions. It was really interesting to see two so very different scenarios play out in the same story. Definitely one of the best stories from this year's BBB.
Excerpt from the story:
Gerard calls cut at the end of the take and Mikey nudges him, flashing his watch surreptitiously. They're forty five minutes past scheduled wrap. Gerard is desperate for another take, but the crew is about to hit golden time.
As if on cue Pete slides in beside him, outwardly calm but Gerard can see his fingers twitching, the tell that he's starting to wig out. It's Pete's balls that will be in the studio's vice when they get the bill for overtime. Joe hovers in the background, inconspicuously waiting to hear the next move.
"I need one more Pete."
"Do you really, really? Because I thought Andy was doing pretty good. Do you need me to quote figures at you again - two hundred crew on double time..."
"Look Pete, if we can't we can't - Bob can probably piece something together from the last three takes, but I think Andy is about to hit it. The next take is gonna fly, I can tell - it'll make the whole scene, bring it up to the next level."
Pete chews his lip, but Gerard knows he's already won. "Okay, one more. Get moving." Pete nods at Joe and Joe announces "Reset - going for another one" into his radio and the call is echoed around set by the other ADs.
Gerard dashes up into the hot lights of the set to talk to Andy. It takes barely three sentences to tell him what he needs to change and then Joe calls for camera set, the sound recordist announces "speed", Ray rolls camera and they're running another take. Gerard watches from the set, one eye on the monitor and one on Andy and fuck him sideways if Andy doesn't hit it, absolutely nail it.
He's got a huge grin on his face when he calls cut and Andy reflects it right back at him. It was fucking magic. The set is abuzz with good feeling when Joe calls out "That's a wrap! Thanks everyone!" the whole crew attuned to their director's good spirits. It's a good day.
Gerard stops to thank Ray again on his way out. Mikey appears beside him as they leave the set, running through his night schedule.
"Frank still needs you to come by Costume." Mikey doesn't even look up from his sidekick.
"Does it have to be tonight?"
"You've put him off three times. He says he's gonna set up camp in your trailer with five racks of outfits if you don't make it tonight."
"I guess we better go then." Gerard shoots Mikey a grin, still sailing on his high from set.
In Production (or here)
Pairing: Gerard/Brian, Pete/Patrick, background Bob/Ryan, Mikey/Alicia, Frank/Jamia
Length: 68,460 words
Author on LJ:
ladyfoxxxAuthor Website: Fic Masterlist & on AO3
Why this must be read:
The Umbrella Academy is writer and director Gerard Way's first chance at a big budget mainstream hit.
This is an absolutely fabulous story where everyone's in the film industry. The writer actually managed to make someone like me, who doesn't even watch movies, care deeply about the making of the film and the trials and tribulations of the whole crew. The portrayal of the characters as dedicated professionals engrossed in their chosen work was very convincing and I paticularly loved the characterisations of Gerard and Pete. The very different ways their infatuations with Brian and Patrick developed felt completely true to their characters and positions. It was really interesting to see two so very different scenarios play out in the same story. Definitely one of the best stories from this year's BBB.
Excerpt from the story:
Gerard calls cut at the end of the take and Mikey nudges him, flashing his watch surreptitiously. They're forty five minutes past scheduled wrap. Gerard is desperate for another take, but the crew is about to hit golden time.
As if on cue Pete slides in beside him, outwardly calm but Gerard can see his fingers twitching, the tell that he's starting to wig out. It's Pete's balls that will be in the studio's vice when they get the bill for overtime. Joe hovers in the background, inconspicuously waiting to hear the next move.
"I need one more Pete."
"Do you really, really? Because I thought Andy was doing pretty good. Do you need me to quote figures at you again - two hundred crew on double time..."
"Look Pete, if we can't we can't - Bob can probably piece something together from the last three takes, but I think Andy is about to hit it. The next take is gonna fly, I can tell - it'll make the whole scene, bring it up to the next level."
Pete chews his lip, but Gerard knows he's already won. "Okay, one more. Get moving." Pete nods at Joe and Joe announces "Reset - going for another one" into his radio and the call is echoed around set by the other ADs.
Gerard dashes up into the hot lights of the set to talk to Andy. It takes barely three sentences to tell him what he needs to change and then Joe calls for camera set, the sound recordist announces "speed", Ray rolls camera and they're running another take. Gerard watches from the set, one eye on the monitor and one on Andy and fuck him sideways if Andy doesn't hit it, absolutely nail it.
He's got a huge grin on his face when he calls cut and Andy reflects it right back at him. It was fucking magic. The set is abuzz with good feeling when Joe calls out "That's a wrap! Thanks everyone!" the whole crew attuned to their director's good spirits. It's a good day.
Gerard stops to thank Ray again on his way out. Mikey appears beside him as they leave the set, running through his night schedule.
"Frank still needs you to come by Costume." Mikey doesn't even look up from his sidekick.
"Does it have to be tonight?"
"You've put him off three times. He says he's gonna set up camp in your trailer with five racks of outfits if you don't make it tonight."
"I guess we better go then." Gerard shoots Mikey a grin, still sailing on his high from set.
In Production (or here)