Posts by Jentri Chancey, an indie filmmaker relentlessly dedicated to writing and directing independent films, and sharing her film-related experience(s) with you. www.lostinsunshine.com
Showing posts with label Sunny Side Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sunny Side Up. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Quality Matters
Yesterday, Lorie and I had a production meeting about Lost In Sunshine, which always leaks over into a life-talk as well. I suppose that's because LIS has consumed so much of our lives. In fact, I always remind us, as if I have to, that we've invested chunks of our souls into this project. We mustn't ever give up on our goal to bring this beauty to fruition.
But it's hard. It's not a fluffy, light-hearted matter. Our everyday consists of working our asses off on something that hasn't produced a dime for our particular pockets. It's hard to explain to someone else why we do what we do. A partner or friend in this situation might say, "Why have you spent so much time on something that hasn't produced money?" And that's completely fair to ask!
My answer today, if not only to keep our sanity in check, is that - Quality Matters.
Last night, I was watching Jerry Seinfeld on Larry King Live. Because of the hardships this project (or some might say the economy!) has placed on our pocketbooks, and sometimes family-life, I really needed some kind of sign to tell me (or us) it would all be OK...
and then there it was... like a sign from God or the Universe, but in the shape of Jerry Seinfeld's head!
They were talking about how the first four years of Seinfeld had LOW ratings. Can you believe it? But somehow, it not only sustained, but persevered through the unsteady waters and became one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. Now, to be clear, I'm not comparing LIS to Seinfeld!!! But I am comparing our 'situation.'
Jerry's response to the low ratings? QUALITY. He said, and I'm paraphrasing, "quality always lasts..."
It hit me like a ton of bricks. That's why I don't give up. I believe in LIS as much as I believe in anything else that matters. I believe in the quality of the story, the richness of the characters, the extremely talented (verbally attached) cast, the kick ass crew, my producer, executive producer, our web team, our show, my vision, and our potential to execute QUALITY. And that's why I can't give up. That's why I'll never give up.
I also feel this way about a couple of other on-going projects (i.e. Aether Paranormal). Why do we make these full-length crazy productions, when no one else is doing it independently (to this degree), or distributing our documentaries to a network (YET)? Because we believe in the quality of our team and the work we do.
Thank you, Jerry! Somehow I feel this strange connection to you now. ;)
We all go through phases of doubt. Wondering if all the sweat we put into our heart-projects counts. And I'm here today to tell you - YES! Yes, it does.
Keep rocking out your work. As long as it's quality, it will find its way and an audience - eventually.
If you don't believe me, watch CNN's Larry King Live with Seinfeld.
And if you haven't had a chance to watch our new episode of Sunny Side Up (part of our LIS show, each episode asks questions related to our film's theme!) featuring our producer, Lorie Marsh, you can catch it below.
With love & hope,
Jentri
ps. a lot of hope and faith helps, too!!
But it's hard. It's not a fluffy, light-hearted matter. Our everyday consists of working our asses off on something that hasn't produced a dime for our particular pockets. It's hard to explain to someone else why we do what we do. A partner or friend in this situation might say, "Why have you spent so much time on something that hasn't produced money?" And that's completely fair to ask!
My answer today, if not only to keep our sanity in check, is that - Quality Matters.
Last night, I was watching Jerry Seinfeld on Larry King Live. Because of the hardships this project (or some might say the economy!) has placed on our pocketbooks, and sometimes family-life, I really needed some kind of sign to tell me (or us) it would all be OK...
and then there it was... like a sign from God or the Universe, but in the shape of Jerry Seinfeld's head!
They were talking about how the first four years of Seinfeld had LOW ratings. Can you believe it? But somehow, it not only sustained, but persevered through the unsteady waters and became one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. Now, to be clear, I'm not comparing LIS to Seinfeld!!! But I am comparing our 'situation.'
Jerry's response to the low ratings? QUALITY. He said, and I'm paraphrasing, "quality always lasts..."
It hit me like a ton of bricks. That's why I don't give up. I believe in LIS as much as I believe in anything else that matters. I believe in the quality of the story, the richness of the characters, the extremely talented (verbally attached) cast, the kick ass crew, my producer, executive producer, our web team, our show, my vision, and our potential to execute QUALITY. And that's why I can't give up. That's why I'll never give up.
I also feel this way about a couple of other on-going projects (i.e. Aether Paranormal). Why do we make these full-length crazy productions, when no one else is doing it independently (to this degree), or distributing our documentaries to a network (YET)? Because we believe in the quality of our team and the work we do.
Thank you, Jerry! Somehow I feel this strange connection to you now. ;)
We all go through phases of doubt. Wondering if all the sweat we put into our heart-projects counts. And I'm here today to tell you - YES! Yes, it does.
Keep rocking out your work. As long as it's quality, it will find its way and an audience - eventually.
If you don't believe me, watch CNN's Larry King Live with Seinfeld.
And if you haven't had a chance to watch our new episode of Sunny Side Up (part of our LIS show, each episode asks questions related to our film's theme!) featuring our producer, Lorie Marsh, you can catch it below.
With love & hope,
Jentri
ps. a lot of hope and faith helps, too!!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
LIS' Sunny Side Up episode, featuring Aether Paranormal's, Carly Bell
Lost In Sunshine's featured Sunny Side Up artist this month is Carly Bell. She's a dance teacher, choreographer, mother of two, my ghost hunting partner in crime, and very good friend. I think you'll find her answers to be refreshing, uplifting, and hilarious - just like Carly! :)
www.aetherparanormal.com
Sunny Side Up topics are always related to our film's theme.
www.aetherparanormal.com
Sunny Side Up topics are always related to our film's theme.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sunny Side Up featuring singer-songwriter, Larissa Ness
About Larissa (from www.larissaness.com)
With 5 albums capturing Larissa’s growth as an artist, Larissa has already begun a heavy promotional assault on the music industry with album, Hello. Hello will continue to reach TV and film placement as well as video and radio play. Ultimately, Larissa wants to bring inspiration and motivation to those who are striving to make a career doing what it is that they love.
Fans can stay up to date on Larissa’s progress and upcoming events, including show dates, upcoming music videos, and special events by visiting her Twitter page: www.Twitter.com/LarissaNess. Live performance footage and Music Video outtakes can be seen on YouTube.
Larissa's FULL BIOGRAPHY
Thanks for tuning in!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Comedian, Amber Preston, talks Destiny!
Lost In Sunshine's June episode of Sunny Side Up featuring the very funny comedian, Amber Preston, has arrived! Yippee!
You can view it HERE or right here:
Need a laugh? Take a quick listen to her talk about "sexting" from our LIS home page, too!
Thank you, Amber!
You can view it HERE or right here:
Need a laugh? Take a quick listen to her talk about "sexting" from our LIS home page, too!
Thank you, Amber!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Do you believe in Destiny?
Pure Soapbox's Author, Kimberlie Dykeman, answers our question.
This is Lost In Sunshine's 2nd Sunny Side Up episode, as part of an ongoing web series that's related to our film's theme/messages.
PURE SOAPBOX'S, KIMBERLIE DYKEMAN, TALKS DESTINY.
This is Lost In Sunshine's 2nd Sunny Side Up episode, as part of an ongoing web series that's related to our film's theme/messages.
PURE SOAPBOX'S, KIMBERLIE DYKEMAN, TALKS DESTINY.
Monday, May 17, 2010
(Next on) Sunny Side Up: Kimberlie Dykeman
So excited to read this write-up about LIS' Sunny Side Up web series on Kimberlie Dykeman's blog today.
Kimberlie is one of the most vivacious humans I've ever encountered. And genuine, to boot! She graciously gave us permission to use one of her books in our film, before joining me in my home to film an intimate segment on Destiny, as it also relates to our film.
Her interview will be available to watch on May 21st via our website and LIS (youtube) channel. Trust me, you won't want to miss it.
Meanwhile, get a swift kick in the pants with Pure Soapbox!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
New Sunny Side Up (series) on LIS Channel!
Hey friends,
We're proud to announce the official launch of our Sunny Side Up series, which can be found on our Lost In Sunshine (youtube) channel (or here!).
Sunny Side Up is a monthly series of vignettes on themes related to its upcoming movie,
Lost In Sunshine
In this first episode, we hear four psychics in MN talk about Destiny.
On the 21st of every mo., the fun will continue with a different topic (relevant to our film) and person!
Thanks for joining us on this magnificent, mystical, surprising journey!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Creating our LIS channel - Sunny Side Up!
As part of our Lost In Sunshine show, Lorie and I have decided to create a LIS channel called, Sunny Side Up, that will be accessible on the front page of our site. Every month we will feature a different 'special someone' who will answer our question(s) that are relevant to our story's theme, and/or character(s).
Lorie describes it as, "... short interviews with folks whom our target audience "vibe" with, monthly, per a bi-monthly prompt that'll be relevant to LIS's themes. The first prompt will ask interviewees about their feelings/experiences with Destiny."
Our first video (surprise!) will be posted by Lorie on April 21st! May will be my turn to interview!
These videos will be fun, short, sweet, and interactive. Let us know what you think! And if you're brave - answer the question, too! We love to hear your thoughts.
Tune in to watch Sunny Side Up on the 21st of every month on our home page, and hear some of our favorite people answer profound questions regarding life, destiny, and what it means (to them) to be present & love.
Stick around long enough, and you'll figure out the irony that lies beneath the title of our film, too.
Thanks for reading, following, sharing and loving.
Jentri
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