December 24, 2002

It's not that there hasn't been news going on and although I have been a bit under the weather, the reason why I haven't written anything in this journal is because things went on and I have to be diplomatic about them. Couldn't do a shoot of "Out of Darkness" recently. I may have to cut that scene. It is OK, I will start cutting things together. I am still waiting on some capital from my producer. I trust her and know it is coming as promised, so that is just a matter of waiting.

I have been doing the studio store to promote the company and hopefully bring in a few dollars. Hey, this is a business.

I am also doing a workshop with IC. It has a fee, but compared to the other workshops that have been here, it is reasonable. Also I managed to get Bob Banks who has taught film and I've know for way too long. He has been teaching for years and he gets his students to work on projects, so it should work out OK. David Manocchio, another friend, is going to teach as well. David has taught at the Playhouse. I sat in on a few of his classes. He does a fine job. Of course I have to pay both of them. And they should get paid. I mean, it is a business and artists have to paid the same way as anyone else. Besides if you make enough money from your art, then you don't need a day job. Your art is your day job.

IC has been moving a lot faster than I expected. The Workshop will be the first program of IC. I am going to integrate some p2c programs with it. So people will get experience.

Well, I have to run out. It is going well. Just a lot of things. Still waiting on my second wind.

Email alexmichaels@prelude2cinema.com if you want to talk.