Putting it to Bed

Poster design by Sidearm Design

Tension mounts as the last bits of preparation swirl together to form the annual MFA Film showcase on Thursday. This is it. My film is done and I'm debuting it for the first time to the general public. It's called How We Left It, narrative, 16 mm, color, 10 min. I began writing one film in October and came out with a different one in April. Am I happy with the results? Somewhat. However, I will invariably stand by the labor and effort I put into this project which has been like nothing else I've experienced. I created something, and for better or worse, it is a piece of work that has taught me some irreplaceable lessons on production and responsibility and above all, composure. Ryan encouraged me to continue to pursue work that appeals to my interests. We sat down together following his thesis defense and ate pineapple bites with assorted cheeses and crackers. His advice was simple, if not stock, but contained a potency to it that appropriately marked a good way to end the year and start the summer. And it was nearly a year ago I met him for the first time in the basement halls of the Shaffer Art Buidling. Now he's moving on and I am slowly emerging into his position.

Two weeks left to go until school wraps and I'm playing clip shows in my mind over dinners and hangouts. It does not feel like it was just yesterday that I boarded a plane to New York. That sentiment is lost to me. It most certainly feels like a 10-month endurance test is winding down and I can for the first time in a while anticipate the joy of being surrounded by my friends. I'm approaching this summer break with a wholehearted outlook, some new scars and victories. 

See you shortly.