Dismay, Excitement, Too.

Sunday's presentation of Movies By Movers left me feeling a little disappointed. I hate to say it. It should have been a joyous evening, with people enthusiastically supporting this wonderful dance for camera work not often spotlighted in our community. Instead, it was a sparsely attended event with one technical difficulty, and no Q & A. I felt awful, as most of the filmmakers made it out to the event. Some traveled form far away, only to watch their films with the other filmmakers, and a few gracious supporters. Not to say that it was all bad, as those who were in attendance expressed their enjoyment post screening, and I had, at the very least, accomplished the showing. I was dismayed that by the end of the evening, there was no one interested in beginning a dialogue about the films, as I think perhaps the filmmakers were also disappointed with the turnout, and maybe it wouldn't have made sense for filmmakers to ask filmmakers questions. I have it in my mind to try again in the spring, but I'm afraid that I may have lost the support of those who were there on Sunday, and those who weren't even there, who may have asked how the event went. I am afraid too, that I may loose the confidence of other filmmakers, as one who can successfully create opportunities to showcase work in my community. I am left perplexed, as I had such a positive response to the application process, and many expressed an interest in learning more about the dance for camera genre. It leaves me thinking of how I can better market an event like Movies By Movers when I try it again.

On a more joyful note, Monday evening was for meeting with my colleagues from High Point U to discuss the production of the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie." I am so excited! There is going to be much glitz, glamor and colorful excitement in the staging of this show. This will be my first very large musical with High Point, and I feel up to the job, and ready to show what a good job I can do with the students. At work today, the students are excited to work with me, I am happy to find out. They are asking me questions, and doing their best to prepare for the audition. Last night proved to be a wonderful opportunity for me to get to know the people I will be working with more and more, since I've been appointed to full-time faculty. I feel like I'm "part of the club" now, and so happy to be joining this little community of artists.

Now, for an evening of relaxation with my husband.

~Cara