The last weekend was filled with excitement. In one corner there was zombie make-up being applied. In another corner the director was filming some small shots and in the other corner of the room I was interviewing a zombie for my mocumentary. Have you ever experienced one of those moments where you just stop and look at everything that's going on as if your an outsider. You become so happy because you are doing exactly what you want to be doing and/or you are surrounded by the people you love and want to be around at that moment. It's like a scene from a movie. Things get silent except for a soft melody in the background and start to move in slow motion. It's a moment filled with contentment. Well, as you probably guessed I experienced that feeling. I was filming. I was part of a small crew helping make a short film. Seeing everything come together was brilliant. There was one scene where a teacher gets chased by a crew of zombies. they knock him down, tear open his stomach and proceed to eat his intestines. watching all of this through my camera was stunning. I know, I know... the first word you think of when watching that scene would probably not be 'stunning' but for me it was. When I film I become so appreciative of the misunderstood and of the more elaborate shots no matter how gruesome they are. I'll be the first to admit it: I am I massive geek when I film.
This past weekend helped me realize how important it is to always be filming. I learn such an incredible amount each time I film a project. While filming this zombie movie I learned how to better use my camera and what some of the different effects are in the menu of the camera. I also watched Zac (the director and producer) as he organized everyone. It taked a lot to put a film together. I watched him create a shot list and organize everything he needed before he organized all the zombies. When you have a vision for a film you have to make sure that that vision is clear and solid before turning it into a reality. I've directed one section of a move but I was also one of the main actors in that film so I had the other crew members take up a directing role as well during that short scene. I wasn't completely focused on on the role of director. Watching and being apart of this weekends horror movie inspired me to try to really put a vision of mine into action. It is possible. It's time consuming and stressful but it's also very possible.
Oh and there's one more thing I learned: I could never be a mic boon pole operator. I tried and let me just tell you that it did not go very well... unless you considered hitting three people in the face with the mic a success?
It's funny when one project comes to a close another one comes into the picture. There's a non profit that helps amputee children with one leg play in a soccer league. Their next project is in Sierra Leon in Africa. They're thinking of hiring me to make a short film for them. I have to make a few calls and give the organization my resume and website URL so they can look at my work. If I get this job I will be so ecstatic. I have always wanted to go to Africa and do some kind of filming project. It's amazing how many doors seem to open for me when it comes to producing movies and documentaries. The film business and I seem to have the perfect relationship. When I am inspired to do films, movie opportunities seem to arise and when I want a break the opportunities don't force their way into my life. They find someone else to take them on. But for now I seem to be moving full force into the film world.
With that I hope that whoever you are reading this blog that you find your passion and fallow it no matter what people tell you. As long as you stick true to yourself the universe will provide for you everything you need. I'm living proof that it works. I'm only twenty and I have had film opportunities materialize before me. Find what you love and see where it takes you. All the best and good luck!
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