NEW BEDFORD — After the weekend off, filming for “Finestkind” has resumed in the backyard of a house on Briggs Street.

“We need our weekends,” said producer Gary Foster, while standing at one of the many monitors displaying a scene that included actors Ben Foster (“Hell and High Water”) and Toby Wallace (“The Society”) attending a barbeque.

Actor Ismael Cruz Cordova (“The Undoing”) also appeared in the scene.

Meanwhile, down at the New Bedford pier, Gary Foster said a fishing boat was setting sail for a ten-day fishing trip utilizing the “Deadliest Catch” crew to get footage for the film as well.

“Hopefully we get some really good stuff with them,” he said.

‘We’ve been waiting for this’: ‘Finestkind’ filming makes its way into New Bedford

Monday marks day five of the planned 34-day shoot. Foster said they were happy with the first week, especially with the weather.  “We got lucky with the weather,” Foster added.

Aside from a possible afternoon shower on Tuesday, the next few days look to be perfect filming weather.

“April showers bring May flowers,” quipped writer and director Brian Hegleland, a New Bedford native and UMass Dartmouth grad. Hegeland is best known for co-scripting the crime drama “L.A. Confidential,” winning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Hegleland is excited to be back in the city and filming around his old stomping ground, welcoming members of the community to watch closely from the sidelines. “Make them feel like they’re a part of it,” he said.

“It’s good for the community because they’re all so curious,” Foster added.

“Finestkind” follows two brothers from opposite sides of the tracks, who are reunited as adults over one fateful summer. When desperate circumstances force them to strike a deal with a dangerous Boston crime syndicate, a young woman finds herself caught in the middle.