Game Changer!

So, I do not know how many people still read this blog (or if anyone even does anymore) but as of today, I've decided to revive it! Today's post might eventually have something to do with movies (I am making this up as I go) but really is just a way to vent some emotion into something I loved and let go by the wayside. I need something in my life where I can just poor my thoughts and ideas out into so that I do not go crazy. Reel Geekz was something that I had big plans for. It was originally conceived as a Podcast where I and my friends could just chat about current topics and what we thought about movies and the entertainment industry...

You know what, the above moment of honesty has in fact given me an idea about what to write about! Everyone has something in their lives they wanted to do, a secret desire! This could be a dream job, a special project they've always wanted to complete, or a life milestone they want to achieve. For me, my secret desire is to direct a short film that I have written. Either through lack of time, energy, motivation, money, etc. I have yet to realize my true calling as a filmmaker but have made small strides towards such a dream. I have in fact penned my very own script, a zombie picture in fact, and I am very proud of it. I am happy to explain to anyone who will listen, including you dear reader, my thoughts on amateur filmmaker and having a zombie picture under their belt. Basically, every filmmaker needs one so I figured get it out of the way first. Now, I'm not saying that my zombie movie HAS to be the first film I make! It was just the most enjoyable to write. I have many other ideas for short films, however I lack the motivation to actually write them. I am not sure if this is because I truly am lazy or if fear that I cannot turn my good ideas into a GREAT script keep me from proceeding, but the outcome is the same. I have yet to make a film, nor do I see it happening anytime soon.

However, that is the point of this post. I am annoucing my secret (albeit no longer) desire to the world. By being open and honest, I cannot hide my lack of progress on this project from the world. I refuse to look back on my life and say, I never once seized an opportunity to achieve my goals. Starting today, I want to take time to myself! I want to care about things that I want as much as I care about the people in my life. I have a beautiful wife and a baby on the way and how good of role model would I be if I never really tried to fight for my dreams.

So...world...are you listening. I, Steve F, herby state that I will not be afraid to write a story. I will not be afraid to take steps to one day film those stories. And (yes I started a sentence with AND), I will not be afraid to share my stories with the world!

Today is a game changer!

Great Short Found!!!

So, first post in well over a month!!!!  Don't expect much, just wanted to share a link to a great short film I saw on Facebook.

Pixels from Patrick JEAN on Vimeo.

Pixels

Check it out!!!!!

Life In A Day - MUST DO FOR JULY 24, 2010!!

Hey all,  heard about this amazing event happening tomorrow.  It's a movie about "a day in the life of.....YOU!"

Kevin MacDonald and Ridley Scott are putting together a movie based on video submission from everyone around the world that showcase their lives on one day, July 24th!  You have until July 31st to submit your video to YouTube and the most distinctive ones might get put into a YouTube movie.  The best part if you will get credit if your submission is selected.

There are some guidelines described on the website, but the most important things to include are:

Step 1) Film your day!

Step 2) Answer these three questions;
   - What do you love?
   - What do you fear?
   - What makes you laugh?
   - What is in your pockets? Do the objects mean anything?

Otherwise, make the video your own.  I plan on submitting a piece tomorrow, and I hope you all do too!

Check out this following link for more information, http://www.youtube.com/lifeinaday!!

Reel Questions - July 16th, 2010

What was the Weekly Question, has been reborn as the "Reel Questions".  Post your answer below as a comment!

IN THIS ERA OF REBOOTS AND REIMAGININGS, WHAT MOVIE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE REMADE?