Garden Update:
8 tomato plants in the ground, 10 stalks of corn planted, roses growing with reckless abandon, pinot noir vines blooming in need of proper support, strawberries exploding everywhere, blueberry plant covered in white blossoms, olive tree being all olivey and stuff, and a mowed lawn... it looks like it's under control now but I guarantee it will be pure chaos in about 2 months. My apologies to the neighbors whose walkway is adjoined to my backyard. They quit talking to me a long time ago so I'm not going to sweat it.
I got my first round of feedback on my script- it was much better than I expected. I didn't cry like I usually do. Nor did I go on a hate jog- the anger fueled runs I occasionally take around the neighborhood ripping myself apart on how the world hates me. (I could use one, I've gotten a little on the puffy side). I need to restructure my story, amplify my turning points, make my characters more likable (identified as too selfish), knock off about 20-25 pages, and then some. Little changes.
I'm okay with that. First drafts don't count, right?
Meanwhile, I'm refocusing on wine related projects. Promoting the Get Into Wine DVD, networking with other wine contacts to work with, and still trying to get my affairs in order to produce video podcasts on local winemakers and vineyards. This is fun and I almost feel guilty working on these projects. Oh, wait... work CAN be fun. I forgot.
I'm about to start work on an adaptation of a book that's reached bestseller status- it's an amazing story and I feel very blessed to be approached to write the screenplay. I can't wait to get all the i's dotted and t's crossed with agreements and contracts- then I can start writing. I'm hesitant about doing anything without some sort of agreement in writing. It protects anyone and I was taught at an early age that you should put everything in writing- honest people have nothing to hide. Even if it's to the sum of "be fair, have fun" something in writing is better than nothing.
Two other plates spinning with film projects... updates to follow as things come together.
Right now I have to hunt down dinner for my husband. Frozen dinner, probably. Later...
Showing posts with label film. Show all posts
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
May Flowers?
I wish I could say the April showers are behind us but I know better. All I know is May is less than 24 hours away and the flowers are about to hit full force. Bring on the sunshine, flowers, pollen and allergy meds.
Last night marked the first major overhaul on my script- changed up a couple minor things that have huge effect on the protagonist and the overall feel of the story- but in a good way. Obviously. The story seems to click now and is a lot more approachable. From a producing standpoint it's a lot easier to swallow as well. This project is very "do-able" and I feel even better presenting it as a low-budget project. My main concern is getting Brett's film going- we've discussed the story in and out, visuals, characters, arcs, music, everything. Now we just need to hunker down and get a solid treatment as a blueprint for the first draft.
We are also embarking on a large scale international project that is just starting to pick up momentum. We're at the stage of lacing up the running shoes and stretching out- if you want to take an athletic approach to where we stand. Until emails start getting returned, research completed, and a solid game plan comes into effect I'm in a holding pattern.
I've got some other things cooking- better to have multiple plates spinning. Bodies in motion stay in motion.
After a year+ of neglecting the back yard I weed-whacked and mowed my way thru close to 2 feet of grass. It still has some trouble spots but is a major improvement compared to what it was before. Now to figure out the best strategy for the 6 tomato plants I bought at Costco. A bit of a disappointment- supposed to be an organic salsa kit but I grabbed one that didn't contain peppers. However I do have 6 extremely varied tom plants that should yield a bounty of veggies this summer.
Preparing for the Blazer game tonight. I don't think Brett can handle a loss. I don't think the neighbors can handle the swearing and yelling coming from the upstairs TV room. Oy.
And, per Brett's request, I have to mention Oliver, my rabbit. Ver.
Last night marked the first major overhaul on my script- changed up a couple minor things that have huge effect on the protagonist and the overall feel of the story- but in a good way. Obviously. The story seems to click now and is a lot more approachable. From a producing standpoint it's a lot easier to swallow as well. This project is very "do-able" and I feel even better presenting it as a low-budget project. My main concern is getting Brett's film going- we've discussed the story in and out, visuals, characters, arcs, music, everything. Now we just need to hunker down and get a solid treatment as a blueprint for the first draft.
We are also embarking on a large scale international project that is just starting to pick up momentum. We're at the stage of lacing up the running shoes and stretching out- if you want to take an athletic approach to where we stand. Until emails start getting returned, research completed, and a solid game plan comes into effect I'm in a holding pattern.
I've got some other things cooking- better to have multiple plates spinning. Bodies in motion stay in motion.
After a year+ of neglecting the back yard I weed-whacked and mowed my way thru close to 2 feet of grass. It still has some trouble spots but is a major improvement compared to what it was before. Now to figure out the best strategy for the 6 tomato plants I bought at Costco. A bit of a disappointment- supposed to be an organic salsa kit but I grabbed one that didn't contain peppers. However I do have 6 extremely varied tom plants that should yield a bounty of veggies this summer.
Preparing for the Blazer game tonight. I don't think Brett can handle a loss. I don't think the neighbors can handle the swearing and yelling coming from the upstairs TV room. Oy.
And, per Brett's request, I have to mention Oliver, my rabbit. Ver.
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