We Are 5 X 5...

A quick status report on all things writing. First and foremost, my script Elle is moving from the filming to post-production phase. It's interesting, as a writer, to see the molasses-slow process of filmmaking from the purchase (or commission, in this case) of a script to it's transition to the big screen (or direct-to-video screen, as this seems likely to do). Still, there are moments of intensity during rewrites, specifically working with one of the actors on the project which was both informative and a delight.

What did I learn from all this? Make the lines count. Every one of them. When an actor has to say them, make sure you have a reason for the line to be the way it is. That doesn't mean that it won;t change, but it shows you know your stuff. And be open to the collaborative process. The movie will be a better one because of these collaborations.

Also in the works, the new horror script is done through the first act, and the second is where things get creepy. I'm shooting for more of a Polanski-esque vibe on this one, and we'll see how close I get to that lofty target.

Lastly, I'm beginning the hunt for representation. There are some great notes on Chip Street about this very thing, and you can find that here... So, I'm using the contacts I've made to assist in finding someone to get me further work. All the while, I keep focused on the notion that I have to have a body of work to make anyone pay attention. As Steve Martin said, "Be so good, they can't ignore you." I'm not that good yet, but I learn every day.