I just sent off an application for IFP's Independent Film Week's Emerging Narrative... thing. It's for scripts with directors to get in touch with producers. I'm excited, and I don't want to jinx it, so more later, when I've heard more. This is only one avenue for the story, so I'm keeping my eye open to other avenues.

In other news, I'm going to be filming a short in July. It's been written - first draft only - and I'm going to go through it to figure out what I'll need and how much it'll basically cost. I don't think much is going to change structurally in the story, so I'm not too worried about that. Any changes will be to dialogue, and character description (which it needs).

The main reason I'm doing this movie this summer is to use equipment and people I've never used before, namely sound guys, makeup and costumers, and an HD camera (and maybe even a steadicam... please, God. I've been good. And I could be better. But it would be soooo cool if I could use a steadicam). I'll treat it with the respect it deserves, which is a lot. It's a great little story, called "The Interruption." The logline would be something like "A young woman must deal with upheavals in her life - including saving a friend - before she can settle in and commit suicide." No, it's not going to be a comedy, so stop laughing.

I'll need to nail down the script soon, and start auditions, then getting the costumes together. Have to run. There are people to talk to.