Film is a collaborative art. I’ve said it before and I’m not
the first. This is why any award or accolade—even if given to an individual—is
really a laurel honoring all the people who were part of the process that led to
the final product. An actor’s performance in a film is a variable alchemy of
the actor’s craft, the direction, the editing and much more. Many elements
combine in a special sort of synergy to create what we end up seeing on the
screen. For a director, the symbiotic group dynamic extends to the entire
crew…and beyond.
Earlier this week, I was awarded the EOTM Award for “Best
Director of an Indie Horror Film” for my feature DEADLY REVISIONS. By now, it
will come as no surprise when I say that the award belongs to everyone involved
with the film: the crew, the cast, the funders, fans and friends; everyone
played a part in supporting the film and, by default, me as a director. I had
my indomitable co-producer Roxy Shih to wrangle and facilitate production needs,
my astute director of photography Kate Sobol to devise ways to make each shot
work well, numerous and tireless production assistants who kept unseen cogs
greased, Facebook fans who shared our stills and updates to their friends...and
the beautiful people who poured money into the production; all of these people
and more are a part of the creation and life of this film.
So to all those people, I of course extend my thanks; not
just for helping to manifest an award, but for helping make this incredible film
that, I hope, will be something of which we can all be very proud. The award on
my mantle is in honor of us all. And I couldn’t be in better company.
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