"Stay Sharp" a film by Amy Beth O'Brien

Puck: I do have a pretty unusual looking mutt, but she's not in this one. You're safe on that front ;-)

Brandon: Thanks for your comments. I hope that carries through to the moving footage.

Tim: Perhaps I'm just misleading you and the real Quest is that of the audience to figure out what the film is about, hmmm?
 
I'm looking at my schedule and looking at what needs to be done on this film, and I'm not entirely confident that it will be done in time to be eligible for competition. The plan was to have picture locked by last Wednesday before I left for Texas. Last Tuesday night, I showed the cut to my Writing Group (where I developed the script) and they had BUNCHES of suggestions for me. So, picture lock didn't happen. And I don't know when it will happen at this point. My family is going to the beach for an overnight trip on Thursday, and I have my first week of teaching Filmmaking Summer Camp next week. In between packing and prepping lesson plans, I hope to find time to edit.

I may have to reduce the size of my ulcer and shoot for a exhibition entry. I'm still pushing for a July 3rd completion, but I just don't know. Damián Sánchez (ghennek) offered to score the film, so I need to give him a decent lead time to work on it. I'd rather be able to make the film be the best it can be than slap something together for the sake of competition. However, I do owe it to those involved to enter it in one way or another since they put a lot of hard work into it and their work should be shared.

Anyway, that's where I'm at in this whole crazy process. Thanks for listening (reading, if you must get technical). ;-)
 
Either way...I'm looking forward to the film. Take your time & do it right. I know a lot of users are into the competition aspect of the fests...but it's really about making films...I use these fests to make sure I keep going. (easily distra....There's a squirrel....distracted!)

Love you work.
 
Thanks, Zaza. Yeah, I make films for these fests because they give me a deadline and a structure to work within. And this film was more about creating something with the kids, so it really doesn't matter - and is probably better - if it isn't eligible for votes. I'm just a bit disappointed about missing the deadline because it is missing a deadline, not the competition part.
 
I was originally aiming to make a Top 10 film. Even with it being my first film...that was my aim. I mean, why compete if you don't plan on bringing it? But now that I am sitting down and getting to the nitty-gritty, I'm less worried about placing and just fascinated with making the BEST film I can with what I have.

I look forward to your film, Amy! Because it definitely shows your dedication to the art of film making that you still want to make a great film even though you may be out of the contest. KUDOS to you, dear lady.
 
Not to hijack the thread, but I hope that everyone else's film get trashed in some weird cosmic event and only mine remains, thus allowing me to finally get some gear of my own (in the case of prizes like Lossfest).

/end pirate
 
No worries Amy. I'm sure you'll make it in on time and give us the story you're really after. You do great work, so go ahead and knock it out the best you can.
 
Thanks guys. I'm really not trying to throw a pity party, but it is nice to get some words of encouragement. I hope to make a big push this weekend. Right now, I'm kinda surveying the overall picture and making a "game plan" so I don't get derailed by details.
 
All of my well-wishings are false...I'm secretly praying your mouse breaks after radio chack closes so that you won't be able to enter and I'll have less competition.

But KUDOS on the Weekend! You can do it! :D
 
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