I'm very well acquainted with the challenges of raising money and producing a short film, so I'm not sure why I chose to write, plan, and produce this short film within the space of 3 months. My COVID-addled brain has taken a sharp turn, and I realize that I want to do something purely for artistic reasons.
So far, I'm really excited about the team I've put together... people who are interested in creating a film for art's sake, for the chance to do something fun and creative, and to climb on board with a writer/director who has a vision and is willing to take it all the way to the top.
The more I think about this story, the more excited I am to make it come alive. But also, my little heart goes into a state of panic as I see all the steps ahead of me to get to the peak.
I landed in Washington on Tues, Nov 4, Election Day. So as I sit here at Base Camp, armed with a very weak internet signal, a 4-year-old laptop with a draining battery, and a relatively new iPad that seems DOA, I feel the chill of being alone on this windswept peak. My team is there with me, but in the end it's me against the elements.
The last blog I did documenting my short film "The Once & Future Bride" was a year-long exploration of the process and the learning curve. Throughout it all, it felt like a series of rolling hills. During those darker days of nailing down props and rehearsals and wardrobe, I felt like I was pulling a truck uphill with me teeth.
But this journey has a different vibe to it. It's me versus the mountain and I'm here for it.
Number 1. Raise the freaking cash.
Number 2. Gather my army.
Number 3. Get it done in the midst of the cold winter days of northern Washington.
My mountain climbing gear is prepped.
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