Filmmakers' Blog

Three years ago, I thought the first feature I (wrote and) would direct would be Lost In Sunshine. But things change, and as filmmakers, our ability to adapt is crucial!  :)

When I realized it could take a bit longer than anticipated to make LIS the way we want to make it, I decided I needed to carry on - keep moving forward with my career in order to build up confidence in myself, and other's confidence in my capability to execute material from script to screen.

Recently, I've had a slight Epiphany: To use intention, instead of specific goals, as my motivation. With goals, there's a certain expectation, which I've never viewed as a "bad thing." I've always thought it was healthy to aspire to have X, Y, or Z, and a part of me still does... HOWEVER, I've realized that for me, it's more important to focus on my intention in whatever it is I'm doing, than adhere to some sort of  goal, that if doesn't come to fruition, is met with disappointment.

I thought I'd point you all to this video blog where Jentri and I talk about what inspired Lost in Sunshine and what we hoped folks might get from watching it when it's finished!

"You're here to learn patience."  I heard these words in my head as I sat on an ancient stone altar in the ruins of Machu Picchu on top of the Andes in Peru.  "Patience?" I thought.  "I've come all the way to Peru for my out-of-body experience, and I get 'patience'?"  Okaaaay.