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Film follows O.C. band on the verge

H.B.'s Rocky Costanzo chronicles the group The Last Dance during their tour in his film "Almost Beautiful."

January 25, 2007|By Kelly Strodl
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You just don't get that Hollywood premiere feel in front of the Bella Terra, Costanzo said, although he was thankful that the theaters hosted his last premiere last year.

Life Line's first documentary might also be their last, Costanzo said.

"This was the most difficult thing to make," he said. "Making a narrative, you already have the story, the script is your blueprint. In a documentary, you don't know the story until you begin editing."

Costanzo devoted six weeks alone to traveling with the band on their tour, filming every minute he could. During the tour, Costanzo followed the band in a rental car carrying his film equipment, and even played roadie on occasion, he said.

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"At that point, it was just Rocky and a camera and the band," producer Roy Thomasson said.

The guys finished editing the two-year project sometime in December, although even after Tuesday's premiere Costanzo might trim and tweak a few more scenes. He has also submitted the film to several festivals, including the upcoming one in Newport Beach, for consideration.

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