I know, we aren’t updating the blog as much as I would like lately. What gives? Well, its the Film Festival and it has taken off like I could have never imagined. Its just a short 5 weeks away. We have been able to pull off some amazing sponsors and partnerships; Apple, Dolby, Adobe, Technicolor, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, Martin Scorsese Film Foundation, just to name a few. The main crew was just 5 of us and we have since hired 13 additional seasonal staff. Our office fits in well with the Palo Alto start-up culture; dogs, sisters, babies, random curious film lovers passing through. I have had to break down my awkward public speaking barrier and speak at Universities, Rotary Clubs, local schools, Intel, Netflix, etc. and the reception has been amazing. Everyone loves a Film Festival. So fingers crossed it all goes well and then we are off to AUSTRALIA for a whole month! So great ready for awesome Aussie road tripping pics as we travel the coast of Queensland starting Oct. 15. For more info on the Festival – http://www.paiff.net.
Good work Alex. Sounds a familiar trip. Suddenly it all grows and everyone wants to own a piece of the action and it feels fantastic. Then there’s all these jobs to do you’ve never done before and somehow you find you can do them and, lickety split, there’s more to do and you just keep at it. Fantastic adrenalin kick. Go get ’em girl!
Hi Edwin! Thanks for the support. Everything is going so well, my team is amazing. 3 weeks and counting… I look forward to getting to Australia and having some R&R quickly afterwards and I can’t wait to meet you!!!!