The status quo. It’s a tough thing to change. It’s safe, it’s comfortable, and you know what you’re getting. Even when I’m tempted to challenge the status quo, I always fall back on the familiar. For example, I love Indian food. At least, I love the Indian food I’ve tried. Every time I sit down [ Read More ]
Archive for October, 2009
What is science fiction? How would you define it and categorize it? There are so many types; it’s hard to lock down one clear definition. I’m taking a Sci-Fi writing class through the UCLA Extension Program this semester and the instructor asked for our own definition. I had never thought about this and it’s tougher [ Read More ]
All I wanted was a mentor. Someone from inside the industry, someone already established, who would put up with me. There’s nothing better than a person more experienced than you are letting you hang around and ask questions. I thought I finally had one. I found someone who was instrumental in improving my script. I [ Read More ]
Networking. I shudder at the word. Not that I’m anti-social. I have no problem going out with friends, having a good time, or meeting new people. It’s just the thought of events organized for the specific goal of getting to know others for the purpose of business. They’re never as bad as I make myself [ Read More ]
I was fortunate enough to be invited to a screening put on by Sabi Pictures last week for the premiere of their film, “A Short Film About Letting Go”. The screening also included several other short films that they had made over the last 20 months. Even though each film had a different director, the [ Read More ]
