last night in michigan

I wasn't going to post, but I just can't stand to neglect the site for so long, I'm almost pushing ten days, granted I've been on vacation for the last two weeks but still. I have a lot to update everyone on, but I'm sitting here debating whether or not I want to go into any of it tonight, it's late and tomorrow is Christmas, which makes for a very, very long day - but I'm really excited to get it off my chest.

The other day I got a mile-long email from Olivier, he really spent a lot of time, energy and thought into what he wrote, which was really great - I have to tell you, when I went into this project; I was, at the most, hoping for a cinematographer who was simply 'willing' to film the documentary - but to have someone who actually is passionate about it like I am, someone who believes it has the potential to really inspire it's audience and even gain attention at festivals... as an indie-filmmaker I have to admit; I feel very, very lucky.

Anyways, I'm getting off subject; it was great to have a fresh new opinion on the project. I've had a lot to think about these past few days, a lot of suggestions... a lot of changes. I have a new budget outline to post, but it will have to wait until I get back to LA, but I can tell you that it's basically been completely gutted out and re-worked, I'm really excited about it.

I’m also anxious to get back and order a book Olivier suggested, “From Reel to Deal: Everything You Need to Create a Successful Independent Film”, I read the first several pages on Amazon and it’s got me hooked, it sounds like it could actually prove to be quite helpful. I was hoping to upload a photo of their new prototype homemade mini35 kit, which looks amazing, but it too will have to wait 'till LA - blogger is acting up, anyways, it’s much more aerodynamic than their first and previous model, they’ve really made huge improvements. For the time being, you'll just have to take my word for it.

Well, there’s tons more I would love to share, but my eyes are getting heavy on me. Merry Christmas everyone.