Day 2 - August 20, 2008
Rick Mendoza (Paola's brother),
The inspiration of "Gabriel"
Today I get the pleasure of being "blog master!"
I'm Rick Mendoza - Paola's older, wiser, though uglier brother. I brought my family (wife Brandy and 3 kids Tori, Brandon and Ryan Cole) to New York to be here for Paola's big day. And what a day it was! I really had no expectations nor any idea what this production would be like.
As I walked onto the set, I was surprised at the size of this project. This might be a small independent film to most, but for me, someone not in the "biz", I was impressed. There had to be 60 people running around in some controlled, chaotic fashion. I learned what the "video village" was and what "first position" is. I have to say that it was a proud moment for me to watch my little sister doing what she does best. While everyone, I'm sure, is proud to be a part of this amazing project, you can't understand the level of pride that this project brings when its your little sister doing it. I had no idea the amount of work that goes into making a film and to watch her do it while maintaining her composure, her sanity and doing it with such control and confidence blew me away. She is a true professional at her craft.
As far as my family's debut in front of the camera, it was very cool, very fun, but very long! Paola wanted to have our mom and my wife and kids in the final shot of the movie. It went great and I hope the shot comes out, but keeping 3 kids entertained for 4 hours waiting for our scene was tough. I want to thank everyone on the set for their patience and help with our kids. Victoria was very excited about it and knew exactly what was going on...the boys...well they just wanted to eat pizza and play with their Nintendo DS's. While it was very cool to be a part of all this, I think I will keep my day job and leave the creative stuff to Paola.
On the first day, my sister gathered everyone together before the first shot to thank them for helping her dream become a reality. It was a touching moment to watch someone as their dreams are realized right in front of your eyes. That moment is so much more special when it belongs to your sister. To be there, to be a part of that moment, is a thing I will never forget. So Paola...I thank you for sharing that moment with us!!! I love you very much and am so very proud of you!
The inspiration of "Gabriel"
Today I get the pleasure of being "blog master!"
I'm Rick Mendoza - Paola's older, wiser, though uglier brother. I brought my family (wife Brandy and 3 kids Tori, Brandon and Ryan Cole) to New York to be here for Paola's big day. And what a day it was! I really had no expectations nor any idea what this production would be like.
As I walked onto the set, I was surprised at the size of this project. This might be a small independent film to most, but for me, someone not in the "biz", I was impressed. There had to be 60 people running around in some controlled, chaotic fashion. I learned what the "video village" was and what "first position" is. I have to say that it was a proud moment for me to watch my little sister doing what she does best. While everyone, I'm sure, is proud to be a part of this amazing project, you can't understand the level of pride that this project brings when its your little sister doing it. I had no idea the amount of work that goes into making a film and to watch her do it while maintaining her composure, her sanity and doing it with such control and confidence blew me away. She is a true professional at her craft.
As far as my family's debut in front of the camera, it was very cool, very fun, but very long! Paola wanted to have our mom and my wife and kids in the final shot of the movie. It went great and I hope the shot comes out, but keeping 3 kids entertained for 4 hours waiting for our scene was tough. I want to thank everyone on the set for their patience and help with our kids. Victoria was very excited about it and knew exactly what was going on...the boys...well they just wanted to eat pizza and play with their Nintendo DS's. While it was very cool to be a part of all this, I think I will keep my day job and leave the creative stuff to Paola.
On the first day, my sister gathered everyone together before the first shot to thank them for helping her dream become a reality. It was a touching moment to watch someone as their dreams are realized right in front of your eyes. That moment is so much more special when it belongs to your sister. To be there, to be a part of that moment, is a thing I will never forget. So Paola...I thank you for sharing that moment with us!!! I love you very much and am so very proud of you!
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