Hello Stage32 friends!
Just wanted to share some news (and maybe some encouragement) to all the newbie filmmakers here. I'm in the midst of making my first short film, "The Fat Lady - She Just Wanted to Be Called by Her Name"! After 10 years of writing this story, and overcoming breast cancer after the first year of production, we are now 60% filmed with just 3 more days to go.
It's a mix of excitement, fear, and happiness. Although it's a short film, it's a 25-minute project featuring over 9 locations, 6 to 15 actors, and myself as the writer, producer, and director – and soon actress, lol. I'm not making a penny (quite the contrary), but I'm loving every second of it.
If you'd like to learn more about the film or know someone who would love to donate, we have been granted a fiscal agency sponsorship. Check out our dedicated website for more information: www.thefatladyfilm.com
Stay creative and keep pushing forward!
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Congratulations, Rita! Please keep us posted on how it is going. We'd would love to celebrate the wins and help you though the challenges. When you're ready let me know and we'll see what we can do to get it in front of managers and producers - email me at success@stage32.com
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Congratulations and such an important topic. Thank you for sharing and I love the website. So informative.
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Congratulations on overcoming breast cancer, Rita Avellar! Congratulations to you and The Fat Lady team on getting to 60% filmed! Thanks for sharing the encouragement.
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"The opera ain't over until the fat lady sings!" Keep going strong, and make her sing!
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THIS IS AMAZING Rita Avellar
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This is such fantastic news Rita Avellar! Truly amazing on so many levels. We should have you write a success story blog! Please send an email to the same email that Jason mentions above!
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Congratulations Rita Avellar on your short film coming to fruition. I'm sure you've got an amazing story of trial and triumph that I hope you'll share. Surviving breast cancer, writing, producing, and direction, as well as acting is quite a feat.
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How did you handle the prep for 9 locations? That's ambitious for a short film. Would love to hear tips from you!
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How exciting to shoot your first short film, Rita! The artwork on your website is really nice. I love the tabs.
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Jason Mirch THANKS!! I will! :)
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Nick Phillips Mmmm.. I like this idea! Sending it now!
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Daniel Husbands Awww... thanks, from the bottom of my heart!
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Mark Deuce THANKS!!!!
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Lindbergh E Hollingsworth LOVE IT!
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Asmaa Jamil Thanks for the feedback on the website and my project!
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Amanda Toney Crazy, right? It is a short film, but a 25-minute short film :) Most of the locations were local businesses which permitted us to film for free. It is a lot of community-based work. and a lot of talking on my end. But it is working!
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Gisele Orellana isn't it cute? I created it myself and had so much fun doing it. :)
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Very cute!
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This is awesome, Rita Avellar!! Congratulations!!
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Congratulations! Enjoy the process!
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Ashley Renee Smith Thank you, so much!!
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Xochi Blymyer yes! Sometimes we forget to enjoy the process!!