Work

DMC called Manager today to give her official notice. Manager asked her to write him a letter explaining that her decision to leave was because she was moving, and not because of issues she has with him. "Oh, I do have issues," DMC confirmed. Ha! Manager had a meeting with CEO this afternoon... hmm... do you think he might've been concerned? *wicked evil grin* I'm sure he knew another person leaving is just another nail in his coffin.

Manager also asked DMC not to tell the rest of us that she was leaving until he has time to absorb it. Umm... yeah... Kinda too late for that one. But we told DMC that we'd play along and let him be the one to break the news. Actually, it's funny but GD had the same reaction as me today when DMC shared the news with her... incredulous laughter, followed by, "We should be panicking... I don't know why I find this so funny?"

I guess if you don't laugh, you'd have to cry. But the truth is, I think we've all gotten to the point where this is just a job. Nothing more.

Play (or well, Script)

In other news, our Production Manager that J n' I hired to create a budget and shooting schedule for our movie emailed us today. Apparently she's been contacting a bunch of production companies trying to help us get the ball rolling. It's so awesome that she really believes in us. I mean, out of all the Production Managers out there... we hired one who really "got" our script. Nothing happens by accident though, does it?

Ever organized, J just informed me a few minutes ago that we currently have a list of 58 companies who have either contacted us about our script, or J has cold called them. 10 are currently reading the script, 11 have requested info which may lead to a script request, 18 have either passed or said we need an agent, and the others are ongoing. I'm not sure what he means by ongoing... I'll have to get him to elaborate on that.

In any case, certainly no one can accuse us of slacking and sitting back waiting for something to happen. Mind you, J has been the one doing all the cold calling, not me -- then again, I've been organizing all the weddingmoon stuff so I guess it evens out. I have also proofed/written many of the emails he has sent out to these production companies. Not to mention, I'm also the sunshine fairy who constantly blows rainbows of positivity up his butt every time we get another pass. (He has his moments where he takes the rejection kind of hard.) But it will happen. I know it will... The when and the how will take care of itself.

Comments:

comment by hayduke on Apr 28, 2008 10:00 AM ()

Good advice. He really does need to learn to let go. We had another long conversation about that last night. It seems that every time we make progress, he enjoys it for 10 minutes and then immediately goes into a funk, fretting for days about how we haven't achieved our goals yet. His grandma always had a good saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." I should remind him of that.

reply by mellowdee on May 1, 2008 8:07 AM ()

At least for me, worrying used to be a habit. It was a way of dealing with things. SO bear with J. His worrying may get somewhat annoying sometimes, (I know mine did with my wife.), but know that THAT is how he deals handles things. It may not be the healthiest way to you and me, but it what he knows. Perhaps you could gently let him know that working hard towards a goal, (which is what he apparently does) is good enough, and there comes a point where you just have to understand that everything after that is out of your control. Giving up control is tough, but it becomes easier once you realize that you never really had control in the first place. There. I'll get down out this pulpit now.

reply by hayduke on Apr 29, 2008 3:49 AM ()

Thanks! I can feel it too! I just have to keep reminding J that his/our efforts will ultimately pay off. I think he puts more energy into worrying that it won't happen, than believing that it will.

reply by mellowdee on Apr 28, 2008 8:46 PM ()

Thanks for the update!I hope it's okay that I at "I'm also the sunshine fairy who constantly blows rainbows of positivity up his butt".

comment by janetk on Apr 28, 2008 6:02 AM ()

That's okay... and it's absolutely true. Today was another one of those days where I have to spewing rainbow at him, reminding him that it *will* happen... he's in such a friggin' funk today. *sigh*

reply by mellowdee on Apr 28, 2008 8:40 PM ()

Good luck on getting it going!

comment by hopefields on Apr 27, 2008 10:03 PM ()

Thank you! We need all the luck and well wishes we can get!

reply by mellowdee on Apr 28, 2008 8:39 PM ()

Just keep doing what your doing, sounds like you all are on the right track, just don't give up. I'm looking forward to seeing it when it comes out..

comment by elfie33 on Apr 26, 2008 9:24 AM ()

I'm looking forward to seeing it when it comes out too. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

reply by mellowdee on Apr 28, 2008 8:38 PM ()

That is just exciting. Seriously. I wish you guys all the luck in the world!!
As far as your work.... well... I think you are doing just fine!

comment by kristilyn3 on Apr 25, 2008 9:51 PM ()

Thanks!It'll be even more exciting once someone finally agrees to make it. And as for work... well, all the drama certainly keeps things interesting.

reply by mellowdee on Apr 26, 2008 9:06 AM ()

Persistence is the key if you believe...best of luck!

comment by strider333 on Apr 25, 2008 8:22 PM ()

Exactly... just keep knocking on doors, and someone will be bound to make it eventually.

reply by mellowdee on Apr 26, 2008 9:04 AM ()

somebody will take a chance on this movie and they will be so glad they did! its such a slow process though isn't it? I am dying to see it!

comment by elkhound on Apr 25, 2008 5:48 PM ()

For sure... it really is a very slow process. Sometimes it can take like 10+ years, although I really believe we can make it happen faster. I don't know why... but I do.

reply by mellowdee on Apr 26, 2008 9:04 AM ()

I'd love to read your script. I wouldn't share it with anyone, but if you want to, we'll swap addresses. I've read lots and lots of scripts, used to do it for HBO. Let me know, sweetie. Deb

comment by teacherwoman on Apr 25, 2008 4:44 PM ()

Sure, if you can keep the story a secret, I'd love to get a professional opinion. Thanks! So far only our friends have provided feedback... well, and everyone who passed who said the protagonist is too old. I'll message you with my info.

reply by mellowdee on Apr 26, 2008 9:03 AM ()