With Love 10 to 1 I was able to merge my passions for film, music and writing. I get to work with my close friends, and I’ve made some new friends along the way. I also get to work with my family and a good chunk of pre-pro took place on the scenic hiking trails of our lovely city. It was on a hike (Fryman) that Christine and I invited Laura to join our crazy journey. On the same hike Laura pitched us ideas for her story, Christine and I fell in love with what would become Diving Lessons.
Not that it’s been easy, following my dreams has been one of the most challenging endeavors of my adult life. I’ve learned a lot about myself, about the industry and the world around me.
We are getting ready to shoot Love Song, but as usual, it’s not without personal challenges. My mom started a new round of chemo today. I’ve had some health issues of my own, that at the moment seem to be under control. I’m also dealing with additional issues that I can’t discuss here (I need to leave something for the book), yes, when we are done, we are going to publish a book detailing all the efforts it’s taken us to get here.
Regardless of all these “issues” this story has been with me for so long that I could direct it if I was in a coma! I’m confident with my abilities as a director, I have talented actors and a kick ass team behind me.
Recently, I decided to merge my passion for reading with my passion for filmmaking. I approached an author (whose work I LOVE) to let me adapt one of her short stories and enter a competition sponsored by HBO and the NY International Latino Film Festival. I did a really good job with the adaptation, I am very proud of it. I credit the writer of the book with this because the way she writes lends itself really well to an adaptation. I am my own worse critic but this was the first time that I wrote something that I felt the first draft was close to perfect. I think I have a shot at winning this thing! The author has been extremely generous and supportive. If I don’t win, I will still shoot this after I am done with Love Song.
I also applied for a fellowship with the Producer’s Guild of America – I applied with my friend Gus Avila’s script “Closer To Fine”, and I think I have a good shot at that too. I love the way Gus writes and I enjoy reading his work, he’s right up there with Christine and Laura (they are all gifted writers). I am grateful to have so many talented people that I can call friends and collaborators.
So whenever possible, merge your passions, work with people you enjoy spending time with and above all, follow your bliss.
Lucy
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