“When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them: No, I went to films”.
And with those words, I kick off my first personal blog.
– But that quote isn’t yours.
– It was Tarantino’s. But I relate.
– I guess you didn’t go to a film school.
– But I went to films.
– That phrase will work for you if you make a worthwhile movie.
– We’re working on that.
– Now… a personal blog? You??
– What’s the problem?
– I mean, “personal”? I don’t know.
– I’m not about to start sharing any personal details, if that’s what you’re hinting at.
– What are you going to share then?
– Interesting experiences, I guess, that could happen while making movies.
– As if you’d make a movie every year, buddy.
– Well, it could also be reflections related to other films.
– That sounds a bit more realistic.
– Or commenting on things happening in the movie world.
– Then you shouldn’t have called it a “Personal blog”. But okay. Let’s see if you actually do it.
– Why would you say that?
– I mean… talking about other things?
– What’s wrong with that?
– One day you take a side in some controversial situation, the next you’re in “critic” mode… I don’t know. You’ll make enemies very quickly.
– Do you think so?
– I’d even bet it puts you in a less professional place.
– I hadn’t even thought about it.
– Give me an example: what could you “comment” on?
– Mmm… The latest movie by Damián Szifrón.
– “Misanthrope”?
– Why not?
– Are you going to hit him too?
– I didn’t say that.
– American film critics were very harsh.
– Yeah, well… not everyone. Many loved it. Besides, I’m a huge admirer of Damián.
– He’s the creator of “Los Simuladores”.
– Exactly!
– And the one who made “Wild Tales”.
– And “On Probation”. A genius.
– What else?
– Well… It could be something about Fede Alvarez. How he rose so high.
– Do you mean “high” because of Hollywood?
– Yes, of course. And for the tremendous things he achieved.
– Alright, go ahead.
– Or I could comment on the performance of some great actor. Things like that.
– Looks like you’re always going to be throwing roses.
– But you don’t like anything!
– Look: I’d tell you not to waste so much time on that kind of things and focus on writing your own scripts, dear. You haven’t even made a single feature film yet.
– I’m on it.
– On it? When?
– Next year.
– What? Are you kidding me
– What’s up with you?
– You finish the script for that feature, then we’ll talk.
– I’m writing two.
– Well, that’s it. Finish them.
– And also, I’m producing a couple of shorts now.
– There you go. If that makes you feel better…
– Don’t try to downplay me.
– Then show what you’ve got and stop with the small stuff.
– That’s what I’m doing. This is a journey.
– That you started too late.
– That I started when I could.
– Late.
– But I started.
– Alright, what short are you going to make now?
– “The Wandering Actor”: a comedy.
– To make matters worse, a “comedy”? You’re complicating things for yourself.
– And I’m acting in it too.
– Typical. You better make it good, then, or you’ll end up looking like a complete amateur.
– No faith at all.
– Try to make something worthwhile, it’s your life on the line.
– Relax, man. That’s what we’re doing.
– I won’t lie to you: I love hearing about artists who make Uruguay shine. But filmmaking isn’t easy. Especially for people like you who have to work to eat.
– We’re doing it.
– Do it.
– I’m doing it.
– Alright, less talking and more doing.
– “Less”?
– Haha. “MORE”. More talking: but within the script, please.
– Yes. That’s what I’m doing.
Israel Mirenda (Remember that English is not my native language. Be patient if you find errors!)
