Today is a good day
Paola Mendoza,
Co-Director/Co-Writer/Lead Actress
Taking a day off from work was a great thing. I was able to breath, take a moment for myself and allow me to prepare for the three weeks ahead.
My brother and his family flew in yesterday and I was able to spend the entire day with them. We walked over the Brooklyn Bridge and I couldn't help but crack a smile when my niece asked me, "why are there so many computers hanging outside all the windows." I explained those weren't computers but air conditioners. "Wow", she said fascinated. She wanted to go to China town so we stopped by. We marveled at the fish, the live crabs, the frogs...and of course the subway was the most exciting part of the day. It was a beautiful moment to have my family in the city I have come to call home. Sharing with them my love for New York, my fascination and respect for a city where I have come into myself as an artist. I believe it is my life experiences that influence my art, the people I have surround myself with are the foundation for my success and the place that I call home has fed my soul.
I am quite surprised that I am not very stressed out. I feel we are in a great place. Are there still loose ends to tie up, YES, most defiantly. We don't have a few locations locked, but I have no doubt Sam will come through. Schedule wise..a few changes need to happen. A few difficult days will need to be made in order complete the film. But all in all we are in good shape. Everyone has had to make sacrifices artistically because of money or lack of money or because of time...better said lack of time...but the essence of the story has been kept true.
Two more days until we say action...or better said until my mom says action. Cause you know I am going to let me mom say the very first action of the film!
Co-Director/Co-Writer/Lead Actress
Taking a day off from work was a great thing. I was able to breath, take a moment for myself and allow me to prepare for the three weeks ahead.
My brother and his family flew in yesterday and I was able to spend the entire day with them. We walked over the Brooklyn Bridge and I couldn't help but crack a smile when my niece asked me, "why are there so many computers hanging outside all the windows." I explained those weren't computers but air conditioners. "Wow", she said fascinated. She wanted to go to China town so we stopped by. We marveled at the fish, the live crabs, the frogs...and of course the subway was the most exciting part of the day. It was a beautiful moment to have my family in the city I have come to call home. Sharing with them my love for New York, my fascination and respect for a city where I have come into myself as an artist. I believe it is my life experiences that influence my art, the people I have surround myself with are the foundation for my success and the place that I call home has fed my soul.
I am quite surprised that I am not very stressed out. I feel we are in a great place. Are there still loose ends to tie up, YES, most defiantly. We don't have a few locations locked, but I have no doubt Sam will come through. Schedule wise..a few changes need to happen. A few difficult days will need to be made in order complete the film. But all in all we are in good shape. Everyone has had to make sacrifices artistically because of money or lack of money or because of time...better said lack of time...but the essence of the story has been kept true.
Two more days until we say action...or better said until my mom says action. Cause you know I am going to let me mom say the very first action of the film!
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