The One Where I Talk About What I'm Trying To Do

I'm making a movie.

Or that's the plan, at least. And I'm gonna blog about it. To keep me honest and focused.

Do I have money or a crew or a completed script or a clue? No, I don't have any of that. I've got some books on independent film production, experience/training in acting and writing, $2.37 and a box of Mike 'n Ikes.

And I know what you'd ask me, if you were here in my sparse Chicago apartment with me right now:

"What makes you think YOU can make a movie? And can I have some of them Mike 'N Ikes?"

Well, hater, I've got an idea (or two or three) for a story that just won't leave me alone. It's crawled all up inside of me and if I don't get it out, I'm going to uppercut an infant. I've also got some experience in film production. I've written two screenplays, and worked on several productions in many different capacities. Some of you might even remember me attempting something like this a few years back. It was relatively successful, until it wasn't. So, I guess I know a LITTLE about what I'm doing. I have a pretty clear vision, and I have no problem conveying that to others, which will make the whole "collaboration" part of this process a helluva lot easier. I also have a belly full of gumption and moxie; two things that are grossly underrated in our culture. Plus, I really believe I can do it. And that's probably like, nine-tenths of the battle right there.

And no, you can't have no Mike 'N Ikes. You forever eat up all the red ones.