As of today, I am still trying to get a clarification on proceeding with a project for this course. The project is the first St Petersburg annual amateur film festival. The two formats will be education films that could be used as working tools in classroom instruction from K1 through higher education the second format will be of an open theme from animation to any form of artistic film endeavor. I will know if this is a go-ahead project and if so I could use some support in publicity writing and venues.
Above all this, I received a call from a long time dear friend of mine who has been going through a child visitation hearing for the past five years with his ex-wife only to find out through DNA testing that it is not his child. Over many days, and many hours on the phone going from pain, and anger to frustration, and remorse to ultimately realizing that he has been the father over these past 12 years, and no matter this is and will always be his son. I must say I was lost for words of wisdom in my consoling presence, as I could not put into words the emotional trauma that was being experienced, so I am thankful my friend was able to resolve it on his own by using me as his sounding board.
On an up note I attended the first annual City of Writers function at Studio 620 last week, and was overwhelmed with the talent that I was subjected to, it was truly an enlightening experience and one that I look forward to involving myself with in the future.
So long for now… until we meet again...
I think your film project sounds amazing! i saw this short film the other day and I cannot seem to get it out of my head. I feel like it could be used for so many different purposes. Check it out and tell me if this is the kind of stuff you are looking for.
ReplyDeleteHere is the link, you should be able to copy and paste it into your web browser and play it.
http://vimeo.com/7809605
-Charlotte
Just a heads up, the City of Writers was a very well-attending, talent-packed event, the best of the events I have attended so far (I'd estimate about 7 or 8). They're not all so exciting or interesting to say the least, but they're all well-intentioned and most are for a good cause, be it the livlihood of the arts or a cause or benefit of some sort.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, that phone call must have been insane. I can't even imagine how I might respond to hearing that from a friend!
I'm glad your friend had a satisfactory result from that ordeal. That sounds like a real emotional roller-coaster.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to warn, the only requirement given on the syllabus for blogs is 1000+ words, and I just checked my grade and had a 4/5 on one of my 1000+ word blogs, so I think you may be in for a bad surprise - your blog is 283 words, barely 1/4th of what the syllabus requires.
I think that your film festival is a great idea! I will definitely get some people to come to that. I love amateur films. Good luck!
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