3.20 — “HELLO” Screening
My proudest film to date. Titled inspired by a HYDE song. I was very organized with this one, Call Sheet + Shotlists. Remember to avoid working with people with mad ADD.
3.25 — L’Arc~en~Ciel
My ultimate dream came true… to see my #1 favorite band to perform live and I didn’t even have to fly to Japan. This was the worst family trip to the East Coast, but I kept sane long enough to get to see the rainbow at the end.
4.11 — Hawaii Flight Ticket
After seeing L’Arc for the first time, I just knew I had to see them one more time. I fear that their time together has been getting shorter and shorter and I don’t want to run the risk of them disbanding before seeing them again. I didn’t have the intention to go to Hawaii, but Carpe Diem & YOLO. I will face the consequences afterwards no matter how bad they will be. Thanks to Calvin, Brandon, and Keny for spotting me on this.
4.14 — L’Arc Hawaii 5/31 Show Ticket
I bought my plane ticket so I was worried as hell that I wouldn’t be able to get the actual concert ticket because I know it will be a sold out show. Luckily, I managed to get a section F ticket. Close to ken again, wanted tetsuya side more but whatever, L’Arc, here I come again.
4.18 — Got a blogger job over at KawaiiKakkoiiSugoi.com
It is almost surreal. Good things just keep happening. I had a bad streak for awhile but things began to brighten up. I met some of these people back in November 2011 during the L’Arc~en~Ciel L’20 screening over at LA Rave 18. Fast forward 5 months, they asked me to blog for them. One of the few reasons why I became proud of being a Media Cultural Studies major.
4.27 – 4.28 — Drove to SB, watched Roger’s and Peter’s PL competition
Mini-road trip, drive there and back sucked, but it was worth seeing two good friends and inspired me to compete in the near future. I am glad I kept my words to Roger about being there and capture the moment.
5.2 — 1st Day of “ALONE EN LA VIDA” Production
Began production of my 3rd senior short film entitled “ALONE EN LA VIDA” French? for… Alone in the Life. Title inspired by a L’Arc song from their KISS album. Had the shortest help of hands but we managed to pull through. I am glad to have Frugo still by my side after all these years. Great guys. Also, first time casting a female in my short film. lol The lovely Jacqueline did a fantastic job.
5.4 — 2nd Day of “ALONE EN LA VIDA” Production
Main focus was on Sam. Got to work with Ryo, the Japanese Foreign Exchange student. Great DP!
5.5 — 1st Day of “The Digital Specs” Production
Jared Nelson hit me up to be his boom operator for his upcoming Rockumentary. I told him I’m a noob and he still was willing to welcome me with open arms. I am thankful for that. Fun shoot.
5.6 — 3rd Day of “ALONE EN LA VIDA” Production
Right after I got back from The Specs shooting, it was 11pm. Had to organize the shoot for the 3rd day and it was a 6am shoot. Had about 3.5 hours of sleep. Again, glad to have Frugo by my side again. Tough shoot, went way over time. Brought back a friend I met at a Long Beach shoot, Dontae. Splendid actor. My second female cast, Sandy, did a great job for her first on-screen role. Eddie surprised me with his directing skills.
5.10 — Phil 002 2nd Midterm
I hate midterms. Biggest reason for me stressing was this. No idea why. I just hate studying. Glad it is over.
5.12 — 2nd Day of “The Digital Specs” Production
Short day for me since I had to bounce early. Fun shoot again.
5.15 – 5.18 — “Dancer” Production Week
Director of Photography & Assistance Director
5.18 — 1st KawaiiKakkoiiSugoi Meeting
Might be going to Anime Expo 2012
5.10 Final Day of “ALONE EN LA VIDA” Production
Done shooting!
That’s it for now. Just wanted to jot down these days because I feel it has been the most productive time of my life. There’s more to come. Helluva lot more.
I must apologize for such an utterly crap post I wrote last time. I didn’t elaborate as much as I should have on the film festival. So let me redo it again:
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