Author Archives: Victoria M. Johnson

About Victoria M. Johnson

I am a published author and filmmaker. Mi Casa Su Casa Productions launched in 2007 as part of the 48 Hour Film Project. As with all my writing, Mi Casa Su Casa Productions will focus on short films that entertain, enlighten and surprise viewers.

Lessons Learned From My First Audition

One of the benefits of being involved in other filmmaker’s projects is getting to meet more filmmakers. As the Script Supervisor on a feature horror film, I was invited to attend the producer, Justin Johnson’s, casting call. Naturally, I had my eyes open for casting my next project. Continue reading

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My Directorial Debut Part III

But who cares about that? I stretched myself creatively, I had the opportunity to work with amazing people, and we created a film that entertained an audience. Continue reading

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My Directorial Debut Part II

I couldn’t wait to start filming and I couldn’t sleep. In the middle of the night I realized that passersby might panic seeing us walking around with M-16’s. So I made a couple of impromptu signs borrowing ‘open house’ signs from my sleeping realtor-husband. Continue reading

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My Directorial Debut

My Directorial debut was an exhilarating experience. Once again participating in the 48 Hour Film Project, I felt a little more prepared this time around. Continue reading

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My Second Short Film

In 2008 I went back for more of the same craziness. I assembled an entirely new cast and crew. Actually I had decided that wearing four hats for my first short film was too much. This time I brought in a producer. Continue reading

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How To Make a Film in 48 Hours Part II

I discovered I LOVE being on the set. Thank God for script supervisors. Continue reading

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