Update

Hey, All -

Met with the editor last night. Actually, he's more along the lines of a producer, but he will do some fact finding and numbers crunching and let us know how he can help. It will probably be a couple of weeks before there's a solid update, but at least there's some hope. At least I got as far as a meeting! Oy... what a haul.

Anyhow, the meeting was promising. Ideas were shared and plans discussed. It was nice to have someone with industry experience tell me that the plans are good and that the footage is awesome. Some of it will need to be cleaned up a little bit, but he was impressed with the use of light and the quality of the footage.

It was a little scary at some points - it is very difficult to be so deeply involved in a project and be willing to trust a total stranger with it's post-production, but I know it must be done. It was also interesting seeing the result of presenting the film and dispelling the idea that it is politically driven. It is understandable that an "outsider" might immediately assume that, given the circumstances of late, but it is nice to know that the piece stands on its own merit.

I will update when I know more. I am a little disappointed over the thought that I may actually need to bite the bullet and spend more to make this film, but if it means that it gets made within the next six months instead of six years, then we'll do what we have to do. I sold Girl Scout Cookies to go to camp... maybe I'll have to sell my Mom's brownies to make this movie! Hey Mom, fire up the oven. Looks like we might have to have a FOBs sale. (Don't ask, folks... just suffice it to say that the firefighters have given the name to the brownies, not me.)


Wow - this is the longest post I've written in a long time.

Okay, Kids - thanks, as always and I'll update as needed.

Be well & stay safe, all. Keep the faith - it'll get done.

With much love and gratitude,

Erin

Light at the end of the tunnel?

Sorry it's been so long, folks. Things have been stagnant - very difficult finding an editor. However, my project partner and knight-in-shining-armour, Jay Fabrizio, has come to my rescue yet again. He has set up a meeting with an editor! We're meeting tonight. Will update when I know more.

Thanks to all who have been asking, keeping up with me and not losing faith. Your encouragement has been invaluable. I am eternally grateful!

Be well & stay safe, everyone.

Delays... Editors... so on...

Hey, All -

It dawned on me that I haven't posted anything lately. Not that I have anything to tell, really, but I figured people might want to know that I haven't fallen off the edge of the world.

I have the word out on finding an editor and recently met someone who has more leads that might be able to assist. That's really all I can tell you at this point. I am actively seeking an editor. If anyone has any leads, please feel free to e-mail me or to refer the person to this blog site.

It will happen - and I believe that it will come at the right time. That's what has happened so far. Frustrating? Yes. But I'm trusting in the thought that everything happens for a reason.

Be well & stay safe, all.

It's Okay... Honest

Yes, I'm still trying to find an editor. I've also found a neglected aspect of the job and have made contact with the appropriate people to rectify that awful oversight. The weather has not cooperated on days that I've been able to shoot outside sequences. I will be tied up on Fridays through the summer (not literally, figuratively). Got two more leads on editors, too... shoulda said that earlier.

Seriously, I'll get this done. I have no idea how... but I'll get it done.

Frazzled? Yes.

Update...

I've gotten a couple of leads for editors. I'll keep you posted on the progress with that.

I'm working on other aspects of the film in the meantime.

Keep your fingers crossed, kids.

Thank you!

Erin

Editor Needed

Hello, All -

Okay, I have been unable to contact my editor. I've followed up on a couple of leads thus far and have some feelers out, but I would appreciate any leads that anyone may have for an editor that has editing equipment readily available. I have a hard drive for storage of the footage.

If anyone has any suggestions, please click on my e-mail link at the top left corner of the main blog page and drop me a line. I'll be happy to follow up!

Thank you!

Be well & stay safe, everyone.

Erin

Providence Firefighter Helping Special Olympics

Hello, All! I received a note from a good friend of mine from the Providence Fire Department, Carl Richards, today. He is trying to raise money to help sponsor Special Olympics. His goal is $500.00. If you'd like to help, you can go to his fundraising website at:

http://www.firstgiving.com/carlrichards

Carl is a 20-year veteran of the PFD and this is just one of the ways that he tries to help others in the community. Your help is greatly appreciated and if you think you may know others who would be willing to help, please pass this e-mail along to them!

Thank you again!

Best,

Erin Blackman