Day 06 of 3,653: Taking Advice from a Great.
Day 06 of 3,653 of my NonDē Film career (warts and all). I’m committing the next 10 years from 40 to 50– all in and sharing the process.
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Read yesterday’s update [here].
From the kitchen table, waiting on a render.
Monday, January 5th
Dear Reader,
Today was a slog.
But one filled with smaller victories that push the projects forward!
Today’s Film log:
Reflected on Jay Kelly and One Battle After Another. Both are excellent films that tackle different subjects, but with a shared undertone of commentary on the effects and affects of parenting.
Reflected on Thelma Schoonmaker saying, and I’m paraphrasing— continuity sucks. Edit for emotion. Edit for performance. Edit for anything but continuity. Worth the watch, below.
Re-edited my short following that idea. It’s better!
Discussed the new edit with my producer, executive producer, and DOP.
Today’s log
My autoimmune wrecked havoc on my joints. The pain sucks.
Did the drop off and pick ups for school and kids sports.
Thankful for my family.
I always find the comedown after editing much harder.
We can all do it.
Together, with faith.
M.P. Rekola
How I Sustain the Work Being a “NonDē Filmmaker” (Non-Dependent) means I rely on this community, not a corporation. If you want to support the work I do here, you can:
Buy the Book: The Modern Filmmaker’s On-Set Dictionary
Hire Goodworks: My commercial production company
Book a Consult: Get 1-on-1 producing advice
Support the Build: Follow along as I build a local micro drive-in
Every book sale, booking, and donation buys me the time to keep writing.
Thank you.
