Use me!

I am currently praying for God to use me. I want to go on a missions trip. Or something. I want to serve. In what capacity? I'm not sure. Being an RA is an awesome ministry but I want to reach outside of the Regent bubble.

Right now I am just waiting for the right opportunity. But I am preparing myself while I wait. I am reading through Acts again. I am reading about amazing leaders whose unashamed love for Christ saved the souls of many.

Please pray for opportunities and continued joy. Pray that God will use me!

I'm getting my art on!

I love to create. I am a filmmaker, broadcaster, journalist, graphic designer musician, Resident Assistant [yes, we make lots of bulletin boards]- all of which fall under the title of “artist.”

I have always loved art. I like to cut, paint, color, draw, paper mache, sculpt, finger paint- all of it. As of late, I have abandoned my more rudimentary means of artistry in exchange for the life of a film student. Typically, directors or directors of photography get the luxury of being more “artistic” on film shoots. I, on the other hand, Miss “Producer Lady” or “Talking Clock” 1st Assistant Director, tend to show my art and creativity through detail oriented call sheets and beautifully organized stripboards [for you non-filmmakers, that’s a fancy word for the schedule]. Admittedly, turning in perfect call sheets is exhilirating, but my inner artist is calling for revival!

On my latest film, ALONE, the crew shot at the house of Joy, an animator and overall artist extraordinare. I came across her art blog and was instantly inspired. First by zentangles, then by all the other potential projects I can get my hands on.

I create a new blog, and purchased a new sketchbook, which will be used to document my new journey as a revived artist.

So please follow me, give me advice, criticism, ideas, prompts, sushi, etc. as I take a step forward in my art endeavors.

My art blog is jerseyowlart.tumblr.com

This is my "Producer Lady" picture.

This is me on set of ALONE. I kind of like the pic, thought I'd share! :]

I've been zentangling.

Thanks to Joy, I have been introduced/addicted to zentangling, or what I like to call "glorified doodling." Either way, it is super fun, relaxing, and for real, addicting. I am loving art! I also did some paintings this week- to be posted later. For now, here are my first two zentangles!

I dropped my phone in a sewer.

There was a perfect alignment of timing, position, and circumstance. These factors, in addition to my swinging arms, and Sarah’s swinging arms, launched my phone from my hand and into the sewer drain. I went the whole weekend phoneless. And I’m still facebookless. It was very difficult to get in touch with me. Also, I was licenseless. So I couldn’t drive anywhere, contact anyone, or check the time. This whole “My phone is swimming in poop and I can’t legally drive until my new license arrives” was actually freeing. But now I have a replacement phone and a new big girl license.

I can now resume my normal life. Sans the facebook access, no facebook is WONDERFUL.

ALONE IS A WRAP!

The film I have poured my life into, ALONE, is officially wrapped! We shot 6 days, had a crew of about 30, a budget of about $6200, and a cast of 13. Everything came together and we are on our way to post production!

Things I learned:
1. Make sure your locations manager is locked early.
2. Go location scouting EARLY.
3. Bring toilet paper and paper towels to set- homeowners will love you.
4. Prepare for the unexpected.
5. Always have petty cash.
6. Hire a UPM early.
7. Delegate.
8. Walkie Talkies are your friend.
9. Have the head of departments meet early on in pre-pro.
10. Stick to deadlines.
11. Film students LOVE fruit snacks. Veggie Tales, Star Wars, and animal shaped ones, too.
12. Depend on God. Always.
13. A well fed crew is usually a happy crew. Find out what their favorite things are.
14. Visit your location at the time of day you will be shooting.
15. Lock down a behind the scenes guy.
16. Prayer is powerful.
17. Stay optimistic.
18. Christmas lights by the craft services table add a special touch.
19. Coffee IVs would be a great invention.
20. Buymyinsurancenow.com is really helpful.
21. Sometimes, you just have to make it work. Finish the movie, get it done.
22. God will put the perfect people in your path at the perfect time for a reason.

ALONE

The film I am producing, ALONE is 100% funded! We have been running a funding campaign for the last two weeks and with 4 days left to reach our goal, we hit the $4800 we needed!

Check out the film at alone2011.com