Hey everyone. Long time no see. If you have a moment, please take the time to read this, it would mean the world to me.
I wanted to share a post about my life recently... 2 and a half years ago, my father passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63. He had just retired a little over a year before, after working since he was 14 years old.
Afterwards, I found myself lost, and it really reframed my entire outlook on life. I wanted to be sure that I was spending my valuable time doing the things I was truly passionate about.
As Confucius said, "We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one."
I used to love filmmaking as a kid. I grew up around the local industry, as I had family that worked on studio sets in New Orleans, and I would go to visit whenever my dad could bring me. I stopped caring about film around high school, and I thought that maybe it was all just a phase... but I soon realized that passion for filmmaking never left, it was just buried deep, and I dug it out.
I spent a ridiculous amount of money on gear, and I was off, casting some friends in my first short film in February 2024.
What followed was highs and lows: failed projects, festival rejections... but also great projects, making new friends, and even award nominations at some festivals.
And finally, nearly 2 years after picking up a camera again, tens of thousands spent, hard work, 60+ shorts, 6+ feature scripts written, 7+ projects shot, 100's of films watched and studied......
We have just wrapped production on my debut feature film, Birdhouse.
This truly is a dream come true. Now, time to edit and piece it all together. Thanks for taking the time to read this, I miss all my rl peeps 🫶
@herculysee congrats! I had an M3 first and just upgraded to a MS Plaid.. the M3 is a wonderful car and a perfect first Tesla. In my 4 years of ownership I had to service it once and it was just for regular maintenance. welcome to the Tesla fam!!
@AYYJAYYRL Imagine this shit in RLRS Season 6 when boli played with Hec 90% of the season (who was originally listed as sub) or when creamz had to play for alpine... wouldn't fly
@Jay_rl_ Right... and idk how much you know ab FN but when someone wins FNCS they give the Champions Pickaxe immediately to their accounts following the tournament end (10-15 minutes), which could be useful for giving RLCS tags if a similar system was implemented.
@Jay_rl_ Would love to see them implement an actual tourney/event system into RL like FN has. Weeklies, monthlies, cups, RLCS, etc. all separated just like FN does.
@Azfura@franticcartoon I can also show you the difference in projects ive edited with 0 organization and projects with full pancake and proper organizing
@Azfura@franticcartoon If you want something simpler though (not trolling) capcut on pc is good. Another options is davinci resolve but i lowkey find resolve harder than premiere. If you want I can spend some time in a call with you and go over the basics for premiere and get you squared away so easily
@SquishyMuffinz Wow. Love you brother. A pioneer of the game. Congratulations on a successful career and I look forward to all the successes going forward ❤️