I attended a fairly new and emerging
film/writers conference this weekend. Glory Reelz. Had a great time. I was able
to meet up with some old friends I’ve met along the way and had the opportunity
of making many new ones.
The combination
of novel writers, screenplays, producers, directors, and actors combined all of
my loves into one. I love writing—that’s a given. And then theatre, singers,
movies…woohoo. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Cec Murphy was
there, Gail Gaymer Martin, Doc Benson, EN Joy, and TJ Hemphill to name just a
few. And a lovely intimate environment; attendees to presenters were about 2 or
3 to one. So everyone had numerous opportunities to really hash out the
industry, sharing the most intricate details of who, what, where, and why. And
maybe even…really??!!
All conferences
bring so much to the table for emerging artists, but the small, intimate
conference Glory Reelz was absolutely amazing. A lot of folks gripe about Detroit.
About bringing conferences and activities to Detroit, but Glory Reelz proved
them wrong. It was a hit. And Detroit proved how hospitable it can be. The
folks here are talented, friendly, and can’t wait to show what they can do.
Independent
films from all over the country were sent in and judged. Many just downright
amazing. So what brings directors and producers as well as writers to Detroit?
A group of folks anxious to network, learn, and share what they know. A bunch
of like-minded people who just want to spend some time with folks who ‘get it’
and are willing to talk about it.
What did you do
this weekend?
4 comments:
Oh I wanted to go to that! My son's graduation open house was this weekend, though. Apparently it's frowned up for the father to be absent. Maybe next year...
Yes, Ron. That would have earned you toilet brush duty for the rest of your natural life and on into heaven. Trust me on that. Besides, I know you, you wouldn't have missed his graduation party for anything!
For the 3rd annual event, it was a great time. A little chaotic in the am but it evened out. I loved the intimacy of it and I'm so blessed to have had Linda Glaz and others out to share their wisdom and expertise. I pray we continue to serve in the capacity in which we've been called and all are satisfied!
I can see this really expanding. Wonderful bunch of people!
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