About Time

Whelp, I guess it's about time for another entry...after all, it's been a month, right? All right, so anyway, "Summer People" is currently in the hands of several festivals, including: Toronto International, Chicago Underground, Fantasy Fest, Screamfest, and AFI. Most of these don't make their selections known until around August; so, the waiting game is on.

But in the meantime, gentle reader, I'm working on another script. And, I guess that's all I got to say about that...

Thanks very much for the encouragement and comments that some of you have offered.

Till later, then...

What now?

Well, it's official: Summer People was rejected from the Cannes Film Festival. I'm not going to bore you all with the details of what other festivals I've entered, but the next significant one is Toronto. In any case, the current haps is that I'm submitting Summer People to various film festivals in an attempt to get it noticed. Then, maybe, an opportunity will present itself for a distribution deal. If not, then it's essentially cold calling distributors whom peddle the type of product that is Summer People.

It's all about art, man...

It's Done

All right. I guess I can say that now. For the last week I've been saying that, then watching it, going back and fixing more glitches, etc. But it's done...

Cast and crew, I'll be sending out your copies just as soon as I've had a chance to preview the copy that I'm burning now (to make sure there are no more glitches), then you'll be getting your DVDs.

And for everyone else who may or may not be tuning in, stay tuned for future details on how / where you can get a chance to see "Summer People."

Yee haw, eh kiddies?

All Done

...with the exception of a song that I promised my wife I'd write and use in the movie, everything else is done (final edit, sound, etc.), everything.

I'm holding my breath now...

Averaging a post a month...

Howdy folks!

Well, thanks for your patience (as usual). I've just watched Summer People in its entirety, with music and everything. And I'm very pleased with it.

I am now going to go through it again to make minor adjustments based on notes that I've created. These include: changing/adding musical cues, tweaking various shots and sequences, and doing a final audio mix.

Estimation / what this means: Well, I only get to work on the project about an hour to two hours a day tops, plus weekends; however, in two weeks Spring break will provide me with an entire week in which to work. Ideally, I will be done before Spring break, and then I will put on my business hat and start looking for buyers / festivals / etc. And, of course, at that time I'll also be sending out copies to the various persons who have been a part of the production and have been so patient in allowing me to see it through properly.

-Scott

To Chicago and Back Again...

I just got back from another trip to Chicago. Work continues (both on the film and on my day job). Summer People is now essentially finished -- with the exception of the soundtrack. So, my completion date is being pushed back again. Sorry 'bout that...

On the upside, this is pretty much the last thing I have to do. Then negotiations for distribution deals may begin as well as a potential premiere screening in Chicago.

Peace all!

Initial Sound Edit is Complete

This means that all that remains is the completion of the soundtrack (music) and final adjustments. It's lookin' real good, kiddies!