“Because I am a Rude French Waiter, Madame!” – Cannes Independent Day 11

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest Circuit
June 3rd, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

devi georg barbie smOops.  I thought I had an interview with Chris Jones Friday morning at 11, but it turned out we had a miscommunication about the word “tomorrow”  when employed in an e-mail sent at 2:45 AM and, alas, missed one another.   Next time.  I was sorry to miss the opportunity to catch up, but I was admittedly grateful for the extra sleep – ah, blessed snooze button. Read the rest of this entry »

I Have Melanin?! – Cannes Independent Day 10

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest Circuit
June 2nd, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

bathroomAfter my morning laps, I slipped out of my swimsuit and looked in the mirror, horrified.  I raced out of the bathroom to show Agustin, “What the HELL is that?!”  I demanded as I showed him the foreign sight.  He smiled, “Those would be tan lines,” he patiently explained.  I was stunned, “I have melanin?!”  Fancy that.

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Cannes Market 101 – “I Wasn’t Selling, I Was Facilitating” – Cannes Independent DAY 9

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest Circuit
June 1st, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

splendid 2 smWhen you awaken to a book deal, a TV deal and a possible distribution deal before breakfast, chances are it’s not gonna be a total crap day.  And to make it that much sweeter, the pool was algae-free at last – splendid indeed! Read the rest of this entry »

Woody Gawked(!) & Distribution 101 – Cannes Independent Day 8

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest Circuit
May 31st, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

merry go round 3 smWe had back-to-back meetings with sales agents and distributors on Tuesday and what an education that turned out to be.  By now Agustin had become a pro at pitching our movie and he and I formed an effective tag team in these follow-up meetings.  Folks seemed surprisingly tickled to meet a female director which, in truth, makes me a bit sad. Read the rest of this entry »