For starters, I got a new computer! Not just any computer –
directly from the DFA and fully loaded with all the necessary filmmaker
software. I got a good deal since it’s used, but it’s in great shape. Now I can
do editing and make DVDs from home, instead of having to go back and forth from
the school, which is a big time saver.
I will be at the school tomorrow, though, to pick up some
film equipment – for my FIRST EVER PAID FILM JOB! Yep. New York’s QUAD Cinema
is holding silent film screenings tonight and tomorrow, and I’m going to be
filming the crowd and the Q&A sessions after tomorrow’s event. What with
the recent success of The Artist,
they felt it was time to have a film-school-esque discussion on silent films!
For more info:
The other cameraman you’ll see there, if you go, is another member
of my former DFA class. DFA truly doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to
helping their students find work! This is actually the second job they’ve put
me up for. The first I actually turned down since it was mostly a receptionist job,
but it was with a DVD company and a legit, full-time, benefits-and-all position
– not bad.
If you’re wondering how I plan to feed myself in the future
(aside from obviously hoping to get more film and writing gigs) my craziest
piece of news is that my mother and I pooled our funds this month and went in together to
buy the pet care business (Tails Around Town) she’s been working for for the
past three years. The original owner recently had twins and was looking to get
out. Random though it may seem, I’m thrilled with the decision. This business basically
equals a very flexible part-time job for me, which is perfect for balancing
with my more creative endeavors. I’ll be doing mostly invoicing and other
administrative tasks from NYC, as the business is actually run on Philadelphia’s
Mainline – but I will occasionally be making the journey to do some pet visits
and overnights myself.
For more info on us, you can visit the below website… we
haven’t updated the owner info on there yet, but you get the idea.
Definitely thinking of adding a pet video section to the
website. :)
My final bit of random news is that last Sunday The Philadelphia Inquirer ran an article
I wrote about our wedding in India in their Travel Section! I made a little bit
of money off of it, and it’s another publication to add to the resume, so I'm pretty happy.
I’ll be back soon with details on how tomorrow’s filming
goes!
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