tail end of the quarter

Film production for my sophomore year is officially over. Reel Loud was amazing. I got to call the whole show as stage manager...something I haven't done since high school. It was such a great feeling, even though I had no preparation...it was like a spontaneous and surprisingly organized show for me in terms of the films and light/sound cues. I realized on Friday how much I miss theatre. Reel loud is a really good combination of the two because on the actual show, film and theatre meet; in addition to art and music.

To be honest I really did work myself a bit too hard this quarter. I thought the last two with Chimes was busy and tough...but oh boy. I would say never make your own reel loud, work on a few others, and plan two film festivals, but it was sooo worth it. When I see everything come to fruition, my recollection of stress almost goes away. What I love is that I'll get a break right now (besides all the papers I have to right in the next two weeks) and for me, a break just means a build-up of more creative energy. Soon I will be so ready to start another project. I am already getting excited for the script that I have begun writing with Leigh for 192. I can already see how self-reflexive it is going to be, which is kinda overdone, but in this case is just a true catharsis.

Things I learned from Reel Loud:

Work hard and it will make a difference
It's all about planning ahead
Don't be afraid to be over-prepared, even if others think it's silly because they will be thanking you later.
Align yourself with people as hard-working and responsible as you.
Stand up against injustice and poor treatment by crew members
Have fun
Don't forget the importance of personality, even in the grand scale of a large event
Keep that romanticism of Art.
My first writing/directing experience!
How to cut and splice film and use a projector!