Day 08 of 3,653: Hanging with my Producer

From the kitchen table, after bedtime.

Wednesday, January 7th

Dear Reader,

Today was another slog.

But, one with a light at the end of the tunnel.

You see, I have an autoimmune disease, and my medication has been delayed for three weeks, causing daily struggles and pain.

But, tomorrow it comes!

Outside of that, I was an engaged husband and father, as well as a host for my producer who was driving across the country.

Today’s Film log:

• I was able to accomplish a solid hour of work despite the pain.

  • That meant - editing the script

  • That meant - editing the short

  • That meant - publishing this update.

• My producer is in town. So we scouted locations for the feature.

• Check out his substack:

Tending the Fires

• Showed the new cut of the short to friends. Awaiting feedback.

Today’s log:

• My meds come tomorrow!

• Watched Primal with my Sons.

We can all do it.

Together, with faith.

M.P. Rekola

P.S. How I Sustain the Work

I’m an independent creator. I don’t have a studio overhead or trust fund backing this work. I earn my living through:

• Affiliate links, views, and one-time donations (click here).

• Sales of The Modern Filmmaker’s On-Set Filmmaking Dictionary on Amazon

• Producing industrial and commercial work through Goodworks (you can hire us)

• Consulting on individual projects (email me)

• And a micro drive-in movie theatre, I’m currently building

None of this is separate from the art.
It’s what allows the art to keep happening.