I went into my #LostSock project with an immeasurable amount of ambition and little experience over 2 years ago.

Not really understanding the scope of my project I was determined to teach myself as I go, and that’s exactly what I did.  I could hold a camera, frame a shot, and edit it together so how hard could it be right?  I had put out a few short videos in the past that were well received, this project would just follow the same patterns and be done in short order right?

No.

It turns out that all those words scrolling on the screen after a movie…those are different jobs that need to be completed in order for the movie to be viewed.  Who knew that setting up microphones and monitoring sound was a job?  Lighting you say?  Well turn them on right?  Managing the miles of red tape dealing with props, locations, and admin work?  Siri will do a lot…right?

Don’t get me wrong…I’ve been working and learning quite a bit.  Unfortunately, all this business has really delayed #LostSock and I’ve had trouble getting back on track.  In fact, I’ve been quite blocked creatively for the past year.  I’ve barely produced anything and have shown nothing and it’s quite maddening.  My block has allowed me to be distracted and assume other priorities so much so that I fear I’ll NEVER get this amazing story done.  This story deserves to be told, I’ve done so much work, shot so much video, and involved so many people that it’s an almost unbearable pressure to do it right.

At this point I’m going to have to do more in terms of networking.  Earlier in the process I attempted to network but felt that the people I met were interested in their projects or poaching ideas.  I’ll have to get over that if I’m going to be successful because I can’t do it alone anymore.

I know this story can be told well.

If anyone reading this would care to help in any way let me know!