Day 19 of 3,653: Snow, Football, & Goal Building

Day 19 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.

Read yesterday’s update [here].

From the kitchen table. (My nightly ritual is after the kids’ bedtime.)

Sunday, January 18th

Dear Filmmaker,

Rest and relaxation are different, each with its own merits.

Day 19 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.

Today’s log:

• Woke to a beautiful blanket of snow.

• Then continued to snow in the most wilderness romantic of senses.

• Vibed with my sons to the store.

• Family football and glizzys for the Patriots Game.

• Pats Win!

• Perfect winter day.

Today’s Band of the Day: Petey USA

Today’s NonDē Film Log:

• Worked on my 2026 Goal sheet.

  • I’ll share and explain in a later post.

  • Really vibing over it, though.

• Worked on the NonDē Filmmaking Law Lab.

  • It’s coming along.

  • I can feel the gravity growing quickly.

• Worked on Burying Doris.

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