Wind Fisherman

Now that it's summer I update this thing less often than I do when I'm at school running around busy. This week has been pretty busy too. I've discovered the many states of tired. First, you're just kind of run down and dragging. Then you get this second wind of delirium and giddyness. Then, finally, you get so tired that you get physically nauseous and it doesn't go away until you pass out in your bed from exhaustion and sleep for the next 20 hours. My state of sleepiness was produced by helping out as the still photographer on the AFI film shoot of The Wind Fisherman. When Brigitte told me about it, I had no idea what it was or what to expect. Turns out we were filming at this remote desert location out past Saugus, way down a isolated dirt road and it was soooo hot! The temperature was over 100 degress everyday and the sun was scorching. Luckily I walked away without a sunburn because I kept slathering on pounds of SPF 45 sunblock. It was also supposed to take place in the windiest town ever, so they brought in these 10 foot fans to blow around and kick up the dust in our eyes so we all left with a coat of dust on us. Despite all the annoyances about the weather, I ended up having an amazing time. I met so many creative, talented people who worked their asses off to get the production to come together. I was happy that my only job was to go around snapping pictures, especially when I saw the art department carrying heavy sets around all day. I got to make a slideshow too which will show up on the Wind Fisherman myspace page.

Last night, we got to have a mini-wrap party at the Dave's house (the producer) which was really fun. It's so nice to hang out with film people. They're generally so passionate about what they do, which is something I can relate to. It made me realize even more that film design is where I want to be. I'm a little jealous actually because film people have such a community. I don't really get the sense of that with design. To a smaller extent, yes, but it's not like you go and hang out and have wrap parties with design people when you finish a project. Maybe that will change as I get more into the business. I was so exhausted after last night that I slept until 1pm today. Now that I'm rested, I'm going to the Hollywood Bowl tonight to see the fireworks. And unfortunately, to listen to Kenny Logins accompany the fireworks, which is going to suck because I don't like him at all, but I think just being in the ambience, having a few glasses of wine, and looking out at the fireworks over the hills will overrule any torture at having to hear The Danger Zone.