The folks at Sundance asked what advice I’d offer people whose films are chosen for the 2008 festival. In case they don’t use my quote, I thought I’d share:
Remember that the reason you’re in the festival is because you made a terrific movie. Once the lights come up after the first screening, there’s no telling what’s going to happen next. So don’t postpone your celebration. Enjoy it now.
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October 8th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Same could be said of life.
So, to all…enjoy.
-RTA
October 8th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
that’s good advice.
October 9th, 2007 at 6:53 am
Always good to give people a reason to appreciate their own achievements. Great advice John.