The Drive-In Diaries #001: A simple idea.

Read yesterday’s update [here].

Drive-In Diary Entry: #001

Location: The Farm
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
Build Phase: (Design)

Dear Reader,

Because one impossible project isn’t enough, I also announced a new venture.

I am building a micro drive-in movie theatre.

The goal?

To turn a cinema desert into an oasis.

I’ll be documenting this build process as well, proving that even when plans go astray, the work is worth doing

Today’s Progress:
Today was simply about putting a stake in the ground for this micro drive-in project, proverbially speaking.

Problem / Constraint:
Today was the first day of snow on the farm, which made things cold.

Decision Made:
To start the project.

What This Unlocks:
This unlocks the second part of my bigger vision, explained below:

What unfinished work does to the soul - FilmStack Challenge - Day #119

Tomorrow:
For tomorrow, I plan to:

• Create - a basic layout for the drive-in

• Create - a list of the basic next steps for the project across all phases.

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.

Polaroid by Andy Warhol “Diane Von Furstenburg” (1973)