Day 14 of 3,653: Back to the Grind!
Day 14 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, back to work.
Tuesday, January 13th
Dear Reader,
Day 14 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.
I was able to get back to work today thanks to the miracle of modern medicine.
Today’s Film Log:
Started BUGONIA. It’s wild so far.
Finished the final cut of my short film.
Published a blog post asking for help on choosing the best cut of the short.
Attended Ted Hope and Keith Ochwat’s Film Funding Seminar.
Submitted to local film festivals only.
Paid taxes for my small businesses.
Felt great to be back at it!
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.
