First off, I'm probably the worst at self-promotion. Even without Internet, I should have found a way to get this out there. But anyway... Back in September, Fort Worth Weekly released its Best of 2008 issue. I was selected as the Critic's Choice for Best Local Filmmaker. To be honest, it gave me a bit of a charge to see something like that in print. I've never really had any local recognition. I have to thank Steve from Darth Vato for his influence there. You can still read the article here: It's about 2/3 down. Or read it here:
Local Filmmaker
Readers’ choice: Chad Feehan
Critic’s choice: Jose Juan Sauceda
Yeah, yeah, we know. Austin is set to be the next cinema hotbed. For like the past 10 years. But you know what? Cowtown births plenty of talented indie filmmakers of its own. One such is up-and-comer Jose Juan Sauceda, a prize-winning graduate of the RTVF department at the University of North Texas and master of gritty DIY shorts. Working primarily in horror, Sauceda has a keen eye for clever shots of knife-wielding psychos and an even sharper one for subtle jabs of visual wit. Plus, he pretty much does it all: writing, directing, editing, and presumably catering. Watch out when someone wises up and gives him a budget!
Finally finished up an editing job that I was working on for Don Young's Felliniana website. It's a website for Fellini fans. He also owns the largest collection of Fellini film posters. The video was shot by someone else a couple of years ago when he had the posters on display at the old Modern.
Kim and I went to the opening night film for the 2nd Annual Lone Star International Film Festival last night. It was called Sunshine Cleaning with Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, and Alan Arkin. I like it. Made me want to go to the rest of festival, but I somehow got scheduled to work so that I miss everything that I want to see. Including all the Sidney Lumet films. But if you're free, you should definitely go.
I'll insert this here now: The screenplay that I wrote a few months back, the one I sent around to a few contests, made it to the second round of the Austin Film Festival. That's about it. But I've been letting a few more people read it lately and feel that making it next year is becoming more of a reality. And if you're one that looks for signs in life, check this out...
My sister asked me back when I wrote it that if I were to cast known actors in it, who would I pick for the two female leads. My top two choices were Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, True Lies) and Melonie Diaz (Be Kind Rewind, Guide to Recognizing Your Saints).
Well, in a weird twist of fate, my sister may be working with Eliza Dushku's mom and Melonie Diaz is in town for the festival. Not that I think anything is going to come from these coincidences, but I just find it interesting.
There's still lots more to talk about but I don't want to overload you. I'll try and start writing a bit more regularly again.
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