I entered The Task to the 2007 Philadelphia Film Festival, travelled with friends to experience the Festival and came home. The intent was to just "get the word out" about our film. Just a few weeks later I received a small box in the mail. i thought maybe i had ordered something and forgot about. The pleasant surprise was a small trophy for best short film!
I had NO filmmaking experience so there were naysayers and yes, hatuhz, who thought I couldn't do it -- BUT I surrounded myself with a cast and crew who knew the process and believed so much in the project and trusted my ability (I did some research about filmmaking so I wouldn’t look like a complete moron). Honestly, there were a few hiccups but with perseverance (and a great editor - make sure you get a great editor if you choose to make your own first film!), we made it happen.
Believe in your work, stay true to your principles yet be graceful enough to learn from others and teach in a way in which everyone can assimilate your thoughts and ideas without hurt – a huge lesson for me not only as a director but as an educator, businesswoman and human being. Laurie Ann Gibson’s Born To Dance show on BET comes to mind. What an incredible teacher!
Anyway, without further adieu, i present The Task. The information is a little dated but the topic and story remain compelling...even today. Oh, feedback definitely welcome. http://youtu.be/5JRs8-7lNkU
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Feature Project – in the film industry a film project expected to be more than 1 hour 
