Fire and Blood

I'm watching the finale of Game of Thrones season 6 again (and the mostly-bad dialogue). But it seems like I'm headed to my personal Meereen, last stop before the great game. The proving ground, where I can show that I have the mettle to thrive in this environment. And it's all coming together. The second killer script in my portfolio is likely going to be completed this weekend. I really like the direction I went with Attila and Aetius. They're suddenly a lot stronger than they previously were. I didn't touch the stuff that was praised or otherwise good. The second head of the dragon is a god damn monster.

Also, I submitted my plan to Nid, the producer. He loved it and suggested that I do more than just write. So I'm aiming at a associate producer credit. Something where I'm not in charge of the bill, but I get some aspect of creative control. Not because I'm being stubborn. I mean, I managed to make his suggestions into major plot points for this beast, but I have ideas on how we can cheaply execute our special effects and make the story more believable. We're going to start in the winter/spring, and finish it in the summer. I have every confidence in our ability to create a hell of a movie on the cheap. My biggest concern is marketing, but I believe that, with a solid trailer, a good price (free), and the dozens of favors Nid is owed, we could get noticed. It's not a competition. It's a team effort.

Lastly, I'm moving back to Colorado soon. Myself, and my besties, Nate and Pam, are moving in, and we've found a good location. I think Aurora was a crucible, melting me down into something pure and hammering out something worth having. And living at home again was the quench. My folks mellowed me back out, so I'm cool to the touch. And now I'm going into finishing and testing, which is a process. Either way, it's seeming more and more like I'm ready for this. I only have to prove it before they'll let me play in Hollywood. 

Also, I have to find the third head of the dragon. I have some ideas, but nothing concrete yet. I don't want to remove the potency of this one. But who knows? The next one might be bigger and badder. I'm debating on either something archaic or something savage and barbaric. I do love me some barbarism. And I feel like it all comes naturally. In any case, it's still but a gleam in my eye. I'll keep you updated, Homeland Security people. ;D