A Second Draft, and Second Thoughts

I finished my first round of revisions to the script I’ve been working on. I think it’s a little more concise, a little more cohesive, and hopefully a little more effective. The main thing I’m worried about now is if there’s actually anything worth watching.

The idea for the project is kind of cerebral, I guess. I don’t like saying that because I consider myself an idiot, and so how would I have any idea what’s cerebral? There are many, many smarter people than me. I think I really just mean that there’s not much action. It’s a lot of conversations. Conversations I think are important, and conversations that help provide some context to the music. I also think it’s filled with pretty relatable feelings, but now I’m worried if it’s compelling. This might be a hot take, but I think it’s important for a movie to be something you want to watch.

I’ve been watching a lot of movies I like for inspiration and to try to hold myself up to certain standard, and I’m not sure I’m there yet - the standard is pretty high, which if you’ve been keeping up with me all year probably isn’t so surprising - but it’s coming along. I’ll start watching some other films that feel more similar in style to see if I’m really lacking, and I’ll give it to some people to read after the next draft and after we’ve finished the songs.

What I’m going to try very hard not to do is get in my own way. I’m not going to let doubt deter me from completing this project, which is a relatively new feeling, and honestly a very good one.

-J.P.