I'm rewriting my script. Making a few necessary changes.
Like making it affordable to shoot for almost nothing. Which means moving the time period to the 1990's-2000's instead of the 1970's. I wish I could give it that retro look and recapture my youth, but I don't have a large budget and I didn't just win the largest lottery jackpot in world history.
I'm also changing the primary female character from asian to white. not only does it make the dynamic more interesting, but it also allows me to cast a friend's daughter who is a talented actor and white.
A film is a community project, and so you look out for the people who have looked out for you. I hope that strategy pans out for the rest of this endeavor.
Speaking of people who are important to me, a friend of mine who I've know for over 25 years, Jack Gilbert, died this week. He came out to Hollywood over 20 years ago to chase a dream of writing movies. I followed him over 10 years later. A gentle soul in a tough world. Here's looking at you, Jack.
and so I push on...
but the task remains daunting. and I worry if I can actually make it happen.
Sorry to hear about Jack. He was a good guy. I remember feeling like one of the lucky ones when I learned that he would mentor me after Act One. Even in the few months I knew him, his instruction was invaluable to me. It feels trite to end this sentiment with a Hollywood cliche, but I actually do take some comfort in knowing he finally "made it."
ReplyDeleteAs for your film, you know you can make this work. You've got a great script. You've got the beginnings of a network. You're fairly bright. And you know you'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't at least try. Just keep moving forward, a step at a time, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I wish I were closer to be the Robin to your Batman (or even Alfred or Batgirl), but I'm just going to have to lob encouragement-bombs your way from Chicago. Every day if need be. JUST MAKE THIS HAPPEN. There's a reason you're in the position you're in with the opportunity you have and the vision you possess.
Enough blabbering for now. Just want to make sure you feel heard. I'm rooting for you, Dude. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
PB