Just got a letter in the mail today from the Austin Film Festival. The script, HAPPY ACCIDENT, that I co-wrote with Jen Peel (MFA at NYU, Screenwriter Teacher UW and NWFF, etc.) got into the second round. Let me be clear, this was something of a surprise. Our little script seemed to get panned at all the various screenwriting contests, but then this letter came through. Believe me, the timing could not have been better. These little victories are what spur us forward. You have those days of, “Do I suck at this?” and then one of these babies come through.
Also saw SON OF RAMBOW, this awesome little British/French dramedy about a
kid with no dad and loads of artistic talent who lives in a very strict religious
community with three generations of female family members, while trying to
survive school. I won’t give much more away than that, but it is a must see
for anyone who loves good storytelling. So cute, so cool. Very bittersweet
with stellar performances by the two kid leads.
