The One Time I Didn’t Pitch for Film Funding
This was the first time I’d written, directed, acted in, and produced a film (all at once). Boy, was I nervous. It’s because I didn’t want one role or the other to go lacking. But God told me I was ready for the challenge. Every single step of the way, and every hurdle (and there were many hurdles) that came my way, tested my faith, resilience, and creativity.
I learned a lot about myself during this process. I learned to value my ideas and creativity, how to stay close to my vision while allowing others to give input on the jobs they do well, to focus on me only and not look at the success and growth of other filmmakers, I learned to trust God and trust the process (the latter always seemed so cliché before…but now I get it), and I learned to let go of pride and give myself grace to grow because I will always be learning.
This film represents a YES from God. When ever I struggle with doubt, I will remember him saying YES, SQUEAKY, over and over during this process.
This film represents MANIFESTATION. I believe that what you say, think, feel, and believe will come to pass. That every source of energy that exists will magnetize the positive energy you give out. I believe like attracts like. With this project, though I’ve pitched many times regarding it since, it was the first time I didn’t have to pitch an investor. One came to me on her own, seemingly out of nowhere. I believe with all of my being I manifested the funding by speaking what I wanted and never doubting it would come to pass. It was a faith filled prayer answered.
I pray that whatever you set out to attain, you too will give yourself grace, tap into a deeper level of faith, and trust the process!
Just sharing some parts of my filmmaking journey.
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