The Drive to Cinematize
Since Brock's not getting off his butt, I'll have to post. Just kidding, bro!
I'm highly motivated to do a new film project. I don't care what I do either, be it actor, director, cinematographer, or gaffer. Part of it has to do with the fact that it's been a little while since my last project. Part of it is that I've seen quite a few great movies lately. Part of it is reading about all of Josh's daily experiences up in New England. Also, Brock, Josh, and I have yet to work all together on the same film. I do believe that once we all team up, magic will happen. Cinema magic, mind you.
A disgruntled participant of last year's 48-hour film contest, put on by the MCAI of Arizona, is putting on his own. It is entitled "The Almost Famous Film Festival." Details can be found at www.ballboy.net. Much to my sadness, I'll be out-of-town during the contest. Brock and Josh, go get 'em!
An old friend who really got me into checking independent movies and such emailed me a short script. He moved to Oregon a few years ago, then to Texas. Now he's in Tucson, not too far away. In fact, I first started a blog with him reviewing movies, called "Gabe and Jeremy's Movie Reviews." This was quite a while before Brock and I started one. We actually did it when he was living in Oregon. We tried to see the same movie the same weekend and review it. I hope to work on his movie soon as well.
January 11th, The Phoenix Film Project will be announcing their next film challenge. They say it will take the next step, whatever that is. But I'm excited to do it.
Don't forget about the Phoenix Film Festival coming up in April. I'm debating whether or not I want to return as a volunteer. It was fun, but a lot of work. Plus, I only got to see two movies.
3 comments:
I'm sorry Gabe. I've just been really lazy and un-enthusiastic lately. But hey, I'm glad you took the initiative and posted for me!
Yeah, I want to get to work on a new movie soon too. I've been thinking about things I want to improve upon and what I want to attempt to do in our next few projects. You know, aside from acting (which I've only done once, and it wasn't anything of note), I'd be willing to do just about anything. Of course, I'll do a bit part in Josh's Chinese movie, but in everything else, I'd gladly be whatever position you guys want me to fill in.
I'm looking forward to that 48 hour project. I dunno why that guy is upset, but hey, a contest is a contest.
Also, I think we should probably give your friend Jeremy and his movie a go... As soon as you and him can do it in fact. You had a bunch of ideas when I talked to you last Friday, and I think it'd be fun.
I don't know who you are Duke, but we'll wipe the floor with your wannabe cinema be-hind! Duke of Gustav!? Nerd.
On blog and in email, this is really heating up. The tension is palpable. It's filmmaker versus filmmaker in a battle to the death.
I'm in on anything. I think we each have greatness inside. I expect whoever takes the point on these various projects to really inspire the rest, to communicate the vision, to fire us up. I'm ready to jump on board.
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