Back from the Trenches
February 16th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Hello again, Outside World! How’s it been out here?
I just came off of a serious writing bender and, Man, is my head a mess. First drafts come so easy to me. I can frequently knock out a feature working a few hours every morning in about five days. Rewrites are another story. I’ve been working on this one for the past couple of weeks and spent about 30 hours total these last 2 days alone. I’m sure that sounds like hell to some, and parts of it were, but it was also exhilarating. It’s complete! Wow! Only now I feel so disoriented. Transitioning back into the real world is often hard when one’s been off in a fantasy world of her own making. Read the rest of this entry »
Falling In Love Again…
February 10th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
Life is so unpredictable. This past month I’d transitioned from an internationally airborn film fest gypsy to a grounded, focused stay-at-home writer. I was seriously digging it, too. Little did I know how short-lived this new era would be… Read the rest of this entry »
Friends Don’t Let Friends Facebook at 4am!
February 6th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
I admit it. I’ve been self-righteous for too long. But oh, how the mighty have fallen. After repeatedly proclaiming my lack of understanding for how anyone could waste time on such a thing, I am ashamed to confess that I, too, have now succumb to an extended bout of Facebook frivolity.
In my defense, it’s been a while since I’ve had insomnia and I was a bit out of practice as to how one spends her waking hours at 4am when neither sleep nor productivity is an option. Read the rest of this entry »
I Love the Smell of Pre-Prod in the Morning…
February 4th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
It smells like….victory! Or at least home sweet home. Yes, it’s official. We have just kicked off pre-production for our next film. This is the longest our Deviant team has gone without shooting something brand spanking new and it’s about high time we get back on set. I know I’m seriously pumped. Read the rest of this entry »
Better Get Busy Living
January 29th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)
J.D. Salinger was one of 2 brilliant men who passed away yesterday. The other was Ramon Gutierriez – a scholar, a gentleman and somebody who has had an even greater impact on my life. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello again, Outside World! How’s it been out here?
I just came off of a serious writing bender and, Man, is my head a mess. First drafts come so easy to me. I can frequently knock out a feature working a few hours every morning in about five days. Rewrites are another story. I’ve been working on this one for the past couple of weeks and spent about 30 hours total these last 2 days alone. I’m sure that sounds like hell to some, and parts of it were, but it was also exhilarating. It’s complete! Wow! Only now I feel so disoriented. Transitioning back into the real world is often hard when one’s been off in a fantasy world of her own making. Read the rest of this entry »
