Festival wrap-up.

I’m pretty tired after four days and nights of screenings, panels & parties. I missed out on a lot of sleep, but I saw some great & funny short films, met some really nice & hilarious people, ran into some old friends and ate an assortment of good meats served on a variety of skewers. What’s not to like? Answering the big question: I didn’t win my category, but I’m very pleased with my ‘Top 3’ finish and I’m hoping it will generate some interest in this half-hour pilot script (“Morley & Leslie”) that I’m very proud of.

…and now, as I said on Facebook, I need to get some sleep. Tomorrow I’ll be back at my desk – writing.

Finalist !

Always nice to start a new week with some good news… no, make that great news…

I just received word that my script “Morley & Leslie” is indeed one of three ‘finalists’ in the “Half-hour TV Pilot” category of the LA Comedy Shorts Film Fest’s screenwriting competition. (sponsored by ‘Movie Magic.’) I really couldn’t be more thrilled and will be looking forward to attending the festival screenings, panel discussions & parties. woo-hoo.

March of progress.

In spite of the uncertainties and calamities occurring all around us, I can’t help but feel more hopeful these days. Reports are coming in of more and more friends “getting good work.” and I know I’m getting more meetings lately… so hopeful signs are all around, if we look for them.

Included in those hopeful signs is the fact that I’ve booked some good shows for the coming months.  I’ll be doing a reading at a show at VIDIOTS on March 20th, and those are always a riot. I’m also especially thrilled to have been invited back to do ‘Sit n Spin’ at the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson on March 31. …and then in April I’m already booked to do a reading in the “My Bad” show at bang. All big fun for me. Click on my calendar (at the right –>) for full details on all the shows.