Back in July my friend Curt asked me if I’d like to help with something called the 48 Hour Film Project. He and a group from Gateway church in Austin had formed a team, and the goal of the contest is to write, film, and edit a complete short film in 48 hours. Part of the fun is that you get to draw the film’s genre out of a hat, and there is a specific character name, line of dialog, and prop that every film must include.
It was a blast to work on! I only wish I could have done more — all I really did was help load some things into cars and hang out. But for that I got my name in the credits, and already the big Hollywood offers are pouring in. It turns out that in Hollywood it’s difficult to find someone who can put things into cars, and it’s almost impossible to find someone who can hang out.
We drew the “Drama” genre, and we had to include a character named Miles (or Millie) Turner, a fishing pole, and the line “How did you know I was here?” So it was pretty wide open. Here’s a link to the video, starring Curt. (And his wife Elizabeth plays… his wife Fellulah. Sadly, he forgot to mention her name during the filming.)
That was really cool. It looked like a real film! I saw your name in the credits. You’re famous
That film was CRAZY! Tell him he’s got a fan.