FORGE: A Feature Film by 500 Cuts

Things are really making strides, now.  I feel like I should have been at this point months ago, but the results are looking good, so I can’t argue.  I hope to screen the movie by the end of February.  The delays have only improved the project so I’m not complaining.

I’m only anxious because I’m dying to do it all again on another idea!  Why is filmmaking so frustrating and satisfying all at once?  And why do I like it so much for that reason?

They call it “the sickness.”  And I have it.

Is it possible that there’s a form of OCD that only kicks in when you’re supposed to be finishing something?  For some reason, now that the movie is so close to being done, I have powerful urges to alphabetize my dvds, organize my hard drives, finish unfinished video games, vacuum…  Is there a name for that?  I mean besides just “procrastination.”  I’m talking a serious physical manifestations of need to do these things!

If there’s no name for it… is there a support group?

Hey everybody.  The movie is so close to completion that I can taste it.  It’s the refining touches that make the difference now.  I’ve learned so much in this process of working with visual effects that I almost want to start over!  I actually have started from scratch on a few shots, but I can’t get too comfortable with that because the movie needs to get done.

Here’s why…

When you’re a small-time filmmaker, you often start the process alone, and finish alone.  But in the middle, even on a micro production, dozens of people are involved in the process.  Sometimes when you’re isolated in post-production, you feel like you have all the time in the world, and you tweak the picture ad nauseum.  It’s important to remember that those who helped you are waiting for the results.  The longer you take, the more selfish you look!  To those who helped me with FORGE:  I am working to make your work look and sound the best it can!  Just hang in there, and we’ll have a screening party as soon as possible.  I promise not to noodle with stuff for all eternity.

I really like the movie, I’m not tired of it or sick of working on it, but I want it done so we can watch it together and start thinking about the next one!