Well, the Writers Guild of America is officially on strike and I fear it may be a long one given the desperate straits many writers are facing – and the nice fat salaries and bonuses execs will be loathe to pare down. So, switching off my paid development work in favor of personal projects: that comedy procedural pilot, the comic book scripts, and putting wrangling the financing for my horror movie. With regard to the latter, I’ve someone working on a preliminary budget, but the real challenge will be the business plan. Having worked in television the entirety of my career, the indie film scene is somewhat alien to me, so I’ve reached out to a few veterans for guidance.
Speaking of veterans, former Stargate and Dark Matter director Will “Pineapple” Waring in town to work on a show. We shared a couple of pizzas and more than a few desserts at Beast Pizza the other night.
Hopefully we’ll be able to squeeze in at least one more dinner when I get back from Montreal.
Ah, yes. I’m off to Montreal for ten days. According to her rheumatologist, my mother has sciatica and should limit her movements. And since my sis is heading out of town for a few weeks, looks like I’ll be back in my hometown taking care of mom until the 16th.
Putting together a list of some of my favorite things I’ll need to schlep with me: cheeses, avocado, supplements, chocolate, May have to pick up my kefir and full fat yogurt when I get into town.
Today’s Yes/No…
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