Post Production January and Other Fun

OK, so part of my concept here is that I’m using the blog space for updates on what I’m doing, directing career-wise. And this month, I’m so fortunate to be in post on two projects!

The first is a web series I directed with a bunch of directors from GRIT. I was in charge of the casting, and I directed the 7th episode. Tomorrow I’m doing my director’s cut, and I am *so* excited!!!

Today I worked with my regular editor on a group of scenes I shot with a bunch of actors who put together a great little three-day shoot. I directed one day, the same scene three times with rotating talent. It was a really great experience, and I’m really happy with how it’s coming out. I guess I’m going to have to pick one for my reel, but I think I will put them all up on the site, because it was really interesting to see the differences in performance dynamics and how the scene developed through the day.

As it’s the beginning of the year, of course my eyes are on the ABC/DGA Television Directing Fellowship. Last year the deadline was the end of February, but with everything going on in the industry, I believe it will push. That said, I *must* have both these pieces ready for the application.

The best part? I didn’t write either of them, so they’re totally new and different. Plus, the web series is a comedy, and the scene was an interrogation. So: range.

Basically, getting into the ABC/DGA Television Directing Fellowship would be like living in my heaven for a year! I strive to have a better application every time.

Finally, I believe I will be shooting something new in February or March, and it’s funny, and it’s sci-fi, and I didn’t write it. OMG, I can’t wait.

I am so, so thankful for these opportunities, and even though it’s so challenging to do this work on top of everything else – Well, it’s the reason I get up in the morning, so I’m just really thankful and loving it so much!

More work on the website, soon. My editor is trying to get me Quicktimes of some shorter pieces I have on VHS, so cross your fingers, ’cause it’s a couple things I’m really looking forward to sharing.