STILL TICKING
Didn’t win anything at Palm Springs. And it looks like we’ll have to settle for the honor of being in competition in Montreal. They announced the winners a couple of days ago on their web sites and we were no where to be found. Ah well. That’s okay. I’m not disappointed. (May the people there give birth to two headed lizards.)
Oh! There’s something I wanted to say to everyone. I really wanted to thank those of you who have written in on this site to ‘comment’. I’ve read them all and really appreciate it. Granted, nobody has said, “You suck.” yet, but there’s still time.
We have one more ‘confirmed’ festival to hit before the summer ends, but I can’t tell you what it is. They’ve asked us not to say anything until they make formal announcements. So, all I’ll say for now is that it rhymes with ‘Dan Hoover’.
I can only hope that the film might open a door or two for me, Madison and anybody else who lent a hand to it. If the film gets good buzz, then it will be of benefit to even the volunteers who are looking for some credibility on their new resumes. God knows I can’t do this acting thing forever and I need to start looking ahead. I’m not getting any younger. Time to cover my bases, broaden my horizons. Hope it’ll help.
Oh, I also wanted to mention to anybody who may have the ‘old’ copy of the film, that come the next time you see me, please bring it and I will exchange it for the completed film.
That said, listen gang. If anyone has an idea or knows someone who might be able to help us, I’m all for it. Whether it be a publicist in a festival city where the film is playing. To a couch to crash on because the hotels are simply too expensive. Sure, I make a couple of dollars working as an actor, but I can promise you that every single dime is going towards the film and it’s marketing. My checks come in and I sign them over to Visa. It’s as simple as that.
So, if anyone has any idea. Or knows someone at a big studio. Or a friend at Miramax, I don’t know. Facebook? MySpace? Anything you guys can do to get the word out.
That’s it for now.
It’s hard to write a blog. You want it to be interesting but not make it a wank. That, and there’s not a whole hell of a lot going on at the moment. If anything, after Montreal and Palm Springs, we’re a bit wiped out. Needed some down time. But I’m going to try to keep this up. I think it’s important.
Anyway. Out for now everyone. All the best.
C.
I love having netvibes because it tells me all who has updated their blog on one easy page and i can click to read the feed…therefore why I might the first to comment…hahaha.
I’m glad you got a myspace page and i’ll add you to my personal and music one ASAP.
(you should sign up for the film one so you can put up some clips…)
Anyway, good luck with the new festival and altho you didn’t get anything at the other two, the fact you were shown is still huge.
The acting thing and doing it forever, at least its different than sports where you are in pain for the rest of your life. Creative arts has such a broad scope. I’ve been doing the music thing for so long that I need a good break, so the book project is coming in handy. I could never just stop performing or writing, its too much in my blood.
Sorry to hear you didn’t win anything at the two festivals you attended. However, I’m sure they were both great exposure for you.
Exposure is such a big thing these days, especially with the internet. It’s possible to gain a huge following without having a major studio/record deal to back you.
Speaking of the Internet, I’ve requested to add you on Facebook and am looking forward to hearing about any future projects. (As well as that festival in ‘Dan Hoover’)
Can’t believe you didn’t win at Vancouver. It was the best film in the showcase. I’m wondering which one did win if yours didn’t. I’m guessing it was won by the filmmaker who invited the most people to vote on their movie whether it sucked or not. But hey, I’m not bitter at all. Fuckers.