{"id":1244,"date":"2017-03-23T15:54:39","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T15:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carsandcaviar.com\/?p=1244"},"modified":"2017-03-23T15:54:39","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T15:54:39","slug":"sleepy-floyd-is-wide-awake-behind-the-scenes-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outfitdistrict.com\/index.php\/2017\/03\/23\/sleepy-floyd-is-wide-awake-behind-the-scenes-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleepy Floyd is Wide Awake – Behind the Scenes Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It was a gorgeous fall afternoon at the Vue Tower in Uptown Charlotte, when we first heard the roar of a powerful engine far below.\u00a0 Even at an elevation of 450 feet, that sound cut through the City’s familiar hum. This could only signal one thing.<\/p>\n

The Adventador had arrived!<\/p>\n

Our cast and crew had gathered at my residence, nicknamed the “SkyHouse”, to prepare for the day’s shoot.\u00a0 Excited about the amazing machine that had just arrived, we hurried into the elevator and down to the guest parking garage for our first look.<\/p>\n

We were not disappointed.\u00a0 Leif Wombwell, was standing by this magnificent machine bathed in the halogen glow of the guest parking area.<\/p>\n

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He was absolutely beaming with\u00a0excitement and delight after navigating this fine automobile through the city streets.\u00a0 The crew swarmed around to take in it’s stunning, angular beauty, and rich orange hue.<\/p>\n

Now thoroughly covered in fingerprints, the Adventador had a date with the Cormin Auto Spa, located on the 7th floor of the\u00a0Vue Tower’s parking garage,\u00a0for a thorough detailing in the capable hands of the owner, Shawn DesChamps.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the crew busied themselves with preparations for the shoot, and awaiting the arrival of NBA Hall of Fame Great, Eric “Sleepy’ Floyd!<\/p>\n

Eric, and our very own, Cate Wombwell, were cast as our actors in tonight’s shoot.\u00a0 “Sleepy”, was on a very\u00a0tight schedule this evening , as he was to meet with members of his charitable organization.\u00a0 Since retirement, this amazing athlete continues to inspire young people as a mentor with his youth charitable organization, Jobsy Wobsy.<\/p>\n

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We hurried the duo into makeup and styling, while our cinematographer, Andre Solodankin, and his wife, Mercy, and their extended crew readied their equipment. Leif and myself, worked with the film crew to finalize our “plan of attack”, as we made our way out of the building.<\/p>\n

Once again, the Vue residents could hear and feel the sound of an engine far below, this time with our guest star, “Sleepy Floyd” behind the wheel.\u00a0 He and Cate, made their way out of the garage and onto the busy Uptown streets. Tonight’s destination was the trendy and vibrant, 5Church restaurant, a favorite amongst the cast and crew, and for “Sleepy”, as well!<\/p>\n

As the crew gathered at the venue, heads were turning at the distant roar of the Adventador approaching.\u00a0 5Church, was packed with patrons as “Sleepy” and Cate, pulled into the valet adjacent to the restaurant.\u00a0 Just inside the restaurant, and on the street as well, bystanderswere spellbound as this Supercar arrived top-down, with our actors in tow!<\/p>\n

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Our production team revved into high gear, as we shot footage of the Duo arriving and departing, and exiting the vehicle to make their way inside 5Church.\u00a0 A large group of bystanders had gathered on the sidewalks to take in the scene.<\/p>\n

This car has the amazing ability to stop people dead in their tracks!<\/p>\n

\n“This car has the amazing ability to stop people dead in their tracks!”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The bystanders simply stare in disbelief and awe after gazing on this otherworldly machine, as it dominates the space around it. After putting “Sleepy” and Cate through the rigors of numerous takes, time was growing short as we had a tight schedule to begin with. 5Church manager, Gabrielle Biggs, had kept open a lounge area just inside the eatery, with a clear view of the Adventador just outside.<\/p>\n

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We had to make an “executive decision”, to skip the taping of the interior shots inside the club, as it was nearly time for “Sleepy” to meet with his team.\u00a0 We had a critical scene\u00a0to shoot at the Vue Tower on the “SkyHouse” balcony,\u00a0the closing shot for this production.<\/p>\n

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With this amazing city view spread below us, we concluded our production with a Champagne toast!<\/p>\n

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Full length video can be viewed under Automobile\/Video in\u00a0main menu<\/p>\n

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Actors Eric “Sleepy”Floyd, Cate Wombwell<\/p>\n

Story by Logan Curtis<\/p>\n

Location: The Vue Charlotte on 5th, 5Church Restaurant<\/p>\n

Principle photography by Andre and Mercy Solodankin<\/p>\n

Editing by Andre Solodankin<\/p>\n

Produced by Logan Curtis<\/p>\n

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