Cheers

Have you ever had a conversation that lingered in your head? Back in 2004 my film production teacher asked me what I wanted to do... it's really a fairly benign question. I replied with my stock "editing movies" answer which was honest but not well thought out. Normally the conversation would end there but this teacher asked another question: When are you moving to Los Angeles?

I hadn't thought of that.



I was reluctant to consider Los Angeles for a while... for lots of reasons. But that question wore on me as I contemplated my options. I was privileged enough to travel to Istanbul, Turkey after graduating college and it was there, on the other side of the world, that I decided to join my best friend in moving out West.

I didn't immediately start working towards a career in editing movies... at least not directly. I worked various jobs that were kinda in the film industry. But I didn't have the opportunity (or an overwhelming desire) to break into feature film editing until last month. I took a risk and quit my last job before knowing (for sure) I had a job waiting on a movie. I took a risk in knowing that my pay could be dramatically decreased. This time, this opportunity, I couldn't pass it up -- no matter the deterrents.

So... that question my film production teacher asked me has finally played out. Of course, I'm not editing feature films just yet... currently I fetch coffee and lunch for people who do that. But I'm in a very unique situation -- one that can mold both my career and my character (my life?) for years to come.

For 12 hours a day I'm surrounded by people doing exactly what I'd like to be doing... how often does that happen? This blog is for lessons learned, wisdom obtained and battles won or lost.

Cheers