R.S. Mellette's Blog
February 23, 2016
The Martini
Regular readers and new submitters to Dances With Films
might have taken notice that I haven't posted any blogs this season. There are
many reasons for this. The long and the short of is, that I'm putting this blog
to bed.
The last three or four years (out of the six that I've been working
on this), I've been faced with writing the same thing over and over again:
Finish your script
before
might have taken notice that I haven't posted any blogs this season. There are
many reasons for this. The long and the short of is, that I'm putting this blog
to bed.
The last three or four years (out of the six that I've been working
on this), I've been faced with writing the same thing over and over again:
Finish your script
before
May 21, 2015
The Silence
Just an FYI for anyone who might be checking my blog for Festival Updates.
I don't do that sort of thing. It's not that I'm too busy. I could probably squeeze in an article a day, but I don't want to. I am busy... having fun! If you want a blow-by-blow of what's happening, our Social Media guru, Kim, keeps our Facebook page up-to-date. Like us and follow along.
If you're in the LA area, come
I don't do that sort of thing. It's not that I'm too busy. I could probably squeeze in an article a day, but I don't want to. I am busy... having fun! If you want a blow-by-blow of what's happening, our Social Media guru, Kim, keeps our Facebook page up-to-date. Like us and follow along.
If you're in the LA area, come
May 12, 2015
Minding The Store
This year Dances With Films is featuring something brand new that I think you'll be seeing on the festival circuit around the world in the near future. Remember, you saw it here first.
What is this new feature?
The Dances With Films Alumni Store.
Why will this become a mainstay on the festival circuit?
Honestly, it might not, but it should.
People see the digital revolution hit an industry
What is this new feature?
The Dances With Films Alumni Store.
Why will this become a mainstay on the festival circuit?
Honestly, it might not, but it should.
People see the digital revolution hit an industry
May 3, 2015
Joys and Heartaches
I know many of you are waiting for one of those few letters of acceptance that have yet to go out.
Yes, that's right folks. Our competition films are going to be announced in the morning (Monday, May The 4th be with you) - but believe it or not, we are still working to fill some screening slots.
Remember, nothing is decided until you get a pass letter, and those should all be out by the
Yes, that's right folks. Our competition films are going to be announced in the morning (Monday, May The 4th be with you) - but believe it or not, we are still working to fill some screening slots.
Remember, nothing is decided until you get a pass letter, and those should all be out by the
April 27, 2015
Getting Oriented
I know. I know. We haven't completely announced yet and I'm already talking about the orientation meeting that's coming up this Friday. That's the nature of this business, folks. Things move slow, slow, slow, then super fast.
I just want to drop a quick note to filmmakers who are not in easy road trip distance to LA. As famous as Dances With Films is for being the only film festival (we know of
I just want to drop a quick note to filmmakers who are not in easy road trip distance to LA. As famous as Dances With Films is for being the only film festival (we know of
April 26, 2015
And The Dance Goes To...
We will be announcing our slate soon.
Just a reminder, as with anything in life, what is said publicly and what happens in reality are not always 100% the same thing. We have deadlines to get out a press release about our slate - and that press release is always 100% true - but, it doesn't mean that it represents every film in the festival.
There are always one or two slots still open.
And yet
Just a reminder, as with anything in life, what is said publicly and what happens in reality are not always 100% the same thing. We have deadlines to get out a press release about our slate - and that press release is always 100% true - but, it doesn't mean that it represents every film in the festival.
There are always one or two slots still open.
And yet
April 22, 2015
The Harvesting
This is always the most difficult time of the year.
Deciding what films get in the festival is easy. Deciding which ones don't get in is not.
Some of my favorite movies of all time submitted, but didn't get into, Dances With Films. Usually this is because the film has been seen at a number of other festivals - especially Los Angeles Fests. Filmmakers don't seem to understand that premiering
Deciding what films get in the festival is easy. Deciding which ones don't get in is not.
Some of my favorite movies of all time submitted, but didn't get into, Dances With Films. Usually this is because the film has been seen at a number of other festivals - especially Los Angeles Fests. Filmmakers don't seem to understand that premiering
April 20, 2015
What I Did This Weekend
I had a long eventful weekend so this will be short and, hopefully, sweet.
I took a break from DWF screenings to spend Saturday and Sunday managing the Society ofChildren's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) booth at the Los Angeles TimesFestival of Books. It went very well.
On Sunday, I had to slip away from the festival to attend a memorial for a friend from my theatre days. It was
I took a break from DWF screenings to spend Saturday and Sunday managing the Society ofChildren's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) booth at the Los Angeles TimesFestival of Books. It went very well.
On Sunday, I had to slip away from the festival to attend a memorial for a friend from my theatre days. It was
April 16, 2015
Like Ducks On A Pond
Do you know the old saying about someone who is like a duck on the pond? Above the water, they appear serene and in control, while under the water their webbed feet are paddling like crazy to keep them in one place?
That's a good description of what life is like at Dances With Films right now. On the outside, we are as cool as a cucumber, but readers of this blog know we are working like mad to
That's a good description of what life is like at Dances With Films right now. On the outside, we are as cool as a cucumber, but readers of this blog know we are working like mad to
April 13, 2015
We're In This Together
This will be short and sweet, as we still have a pile of
movies to watch and not much time to do it.
I wanted to touch base on something that applies to all
filmmakers, whether you get into DWF or not. If you just got a sinking feeling
in your stomach on the mention of not getting in, sorry. I know that feeling
well, as I've been turned down by the best and worst of them. Regardless of
movies to watch and not much time to do it.
I wanted to touch base on something that applies to all
filmmakers, whether you get into DWF or not. If you just got a sinking feeling
in your stomach on the mention of not getting in, sorry. I know that feeling
well, as I've been turned down by the best and worst of them. Regardless of
