REVEREI

Well, for a moment there I thought I was on the fast track. I’m reminded yet again, however, that I can’t always have what I want when I want it. I’ll most likely not be able to film this winter due to financial woes, and I probably won’t be able to buy a bass guitar for the same reason. And technically speaking, I *should* be spending whatever free time I have studying Japanese.

My greatest challenge is somehow finding the willpower to stop running away from my obligations.

And that concludes my current disposition.

Said woman take it slow, and it’ll work itself out fine
All we need is just a little patience
Said sugar take it slow and we’ll come together fine
All we need is just a little patience

So I’m writing a script. I am consumed with making this story come to life. Actually, I have not one but *two* stories/screenplays I can’t stop thinking about.

I’m taking a break from novel writing for now since I seem to have hit a block ever since late February. I’m planning to make my author blog my “professional” website and on there I’ll have all things novel/illustration/film related. Of course I’ll keep this site open as a personal blog as always but I really do need to do some spring cleaning around here. I have two accounts on Vimeo, one linked to this site and the other one linked to my “professional” website.

The following are my short term goals:

• Finish screenplay by end of May
• Produce a thorough story board by end of June
• Do more research on indie film techniques
• Compile a list of “must-have” film equipment
• Get in shape/lose weight
• Take professional headshots for resume/portfolio
• Make business cards
• Find ways to save time!

Long term goals:

• Network, network, network!
• Gather a modest film crew
• Conduct casting calls starting September
• Start filming during winter this year
• Create professional demo reels

So my birthday came and went. This past Friday marked the 25th year of my life on this earth, which is a daunting thing to realize—I’m a quarter of a century old. I’m definitely a lot wiser now compared to say, when I first arrived in Japan. Though how much wiser, I can’t really say in just one blog entry. ; ] Hah, look at me joking. No, really though, I think that as a person I have grown so much and I feel like I’m only at the beginning.

Take today for example. I had posted an ad online at this magazine a week or so ago and I went to meet this person who replied to my ad in earnest, claiming he would be interested in being the audio/sound guy. My ad called for people who are interested in acting/filmmaking and that I wanted to meet like-minded people since I’m planning to eventually gather a (film) crew. Well, I was definitely skeptical at first, in meeting a stranger from online, that is. But I had done it last year and it was a really great experience so I thought I’d try again for the sake of socializing—something I’m not very well versed in and definitely need to change if I aim to be a director. Anyway, the person I met is actually a very talented musician, which works out wonderfully because I’ve been wanting to meet someone who would be willing to provide original music for the film that I’m planning to start shooting this winter. Click here to read more »

Went from a level 1 to a level 9 today, woohoo!

So I went to see an IMAX movie with Ken for the first time last night and it was incredible!
In-depth movie review coming soon!