I’ve just finished casting, putting together a film crew, and finding
a location for my first short film. I am just so excited! Without
BDFI, I would be sitting in some film theory class, discussing what
film making is all about rather than having hands-on instruction from
day one. Just last week, 2 major events were happening at BDFI: 1)
private viewing of Randy Quaid and his wife’s project (Randy is so
tall !), 2) an open discussion with a local bay area producer,
Debbie Brewbaker who’s working on Banjanmin Bratt’s project. It’s so
awesome!!! You are not an outsider, but an insider of the film
industry.
Yesterday, I had my first rehearsal. It was incredible, working with
the actors to make the characters and scene come alive, especially
with the costume on. I can almost taste the successful end. I was so
exhilarated I couldn’t go to sleep. Today, my classmates and I got
together and conducted an impromptu pre-production planning meeting
with the crew. It just makes me realize how all this is real to
becoming a Producer/ Director. I can’t describe how wonderful it is to
do what you are born to do. I am fortunate to have such a nurturing
place to grow my dreams.