First off, I want to truly thank you for taking the time to stop by and check out my blog. i have recently completed my first screenplay. The writing process is not the most glamorous part of creating a film, but it was emotionally gratifying for me. It allowed me to delve into parts of my psyche that I’d always felt others would judge me on, negatively. It allowed me to think outside of the box, without judgement. Now, I know when people see the movie, there will be judgement. But in the secluded environment of writing, it was just me and my thoughts and i truly enjoyed the experience.
It was such an organic experience. I never forced myself to write. If I felt like too many days had passed since I worked on the script, i would sit down with my laptop, close my eyes and just release from the world. But there were times when i tried to release, but I couldn’t, so I’d just close my laptop and go about my day. But when I was able to release, the words would just flow out of me so naturally, that I was able to complete the script, from concept to “THE END”, in 3 months. Honestly, I don’t know if that time frame is slow, average, or quick, but when I started I thought it was gonna take a long time.
Now that the script is completed, I am starting the process of getting it funded and directing it. I will be starting a crowd funding campaign in a few months. Currently, I am working on different aspects of pre-production. I am breaking down the script and creating the storyboards simultaneously, expanding my presence via social media, learning about tax credits and permits, shooting options, filmmaker’s insurance…and a large list of other things. There are so many aspects that go into getting a film made, from writing the script all the way to distribution, that if you aren’t mentally ready, you might find yourself in a corner, in the fetal position, sucking your thumb and asking for your mommy. But I saw everything, my heart skipped a few beats, and now I’ve conjured up the determination of a Spartan soldier. I am ready for battle.
I will be blogging about my experience during this process. I will be giving advice and suggestions on things that I think might be useful to another budding writer/producer/director. And highlighting obstacles that I encounter, so that maybe you, the reader, can leave advice or suggestion in the comments.
So be sure to stop my weekly, for updates on how the process is joining.
~Rita~
Once We Leave the Garden 