I feel like listing this is going to be so "less" than the great entries of late. I'm so glad to hear Jodi and Abby are well and things are on the mend. It is nice to be able to come to this central local and get the updates, as they happen.
A couple of wks ago, a friend of mine called me and asked if I'd be interested in a photo-gig during the Sundance film festival (starting next wk). I was obviously interested, as Sundance is a GIANT opportunity for networking in the arts. He told me that Absolut Vodka was going to be having a lounge on Main Street and they were doing a photo shoot in the lounge for 4 days. The idea is that people will have their mug-shots taken with an environmental confession for the new year. The images will be printed, on the spot, on earth-friendly paper, and the guests walk away with a fun picture. He asked if I'd be the photographer.
These kind of opportunities are rare, to say the least. Some of you know that I was really wondering if the pay would be what I asked, if it was worth the time, etc. Well, I finally decided it was worth the time. There may be up to 200 people a day coming through the lounge. Screenwriters, actors, directors, designers, etc will all be crawling the streets of Park City during Sundance for the next couple of wks.
Well, I'm glad to report (and Mom wanted me to share this) that I got the job. At the negotiated price I asked for. So, this is good.
Then yesterday, the same friend called me again and said there may be potential for more work, like the Cannes Int'l Film Festival (in France) and the Toronto Film Festival (Canada): both 2 of the most well-known film festivals. He said I may be the one Absolut takes to run the photoshoot at the lounges at those film festivals.
I'm very glad of the opportunity and hope it bodes well for business. Thanks to all of you voting and crossing fingers in my behalf. I'll let you know how it runs. Who knows, it may end up being super silly... but in the respect of finding a fun time, I think I've hit a vein... Love you all.
6 comments:
Yeah for you Dallas! this sounds like a great and fun thing to do. Even just being in Park City during the Film thing is supposed to be lots of fun. I am excited to see just how it goes. As for the hint at traveling with them? Now did you say they are a Vodka company? Like in bad drink? Hmmmmmm. Hope you don't have to deal with inibrated people. Thanks for blogging the good news! xoxox Mom
Go dallas,go dallas, go dallas, shake your booty, shake your booty, shake your booty! That is so fun! I know you are not getting to excited! :) When you are famous will you get me johnny depps autograph!
that is so cool!! how great! thank you so much for sharing! what a fun experience...just to be around where all those "famous" people will be!:) if you see anyone that we all need a head shot of....you know we'll be expecting it!!!
K---what in the heck! dallas --seriously --when you are famous i just want you to invite me along as your assistant on your shoots! Ya know--get to know the famous!
They are going to poo when they see your work--of course you are going to get the jobs---i am so proud of you dal--but really not a bit surprised---you are incredible!
Love you,
ang
K---what in the heck! dallas --seriously --when you are famous i just want you to invite me along as your assistant on your shoots! Ya know--get to know the famous!
They are going to poo when they see your work--of course you are going to get the jobs---i am so proud of you dal--but really not a bit surprised---you are incredible!
Love you,
ang
Make sure you don't sample the fine taste of Absolut Vodka....I hear its a killer drink that will make you belive you can talk to trees for a while...unfortunately, I have had several friends that have made it part of their daily diet...not good...
Way to go on your success. let me know if you see Bono from U2 around...U2 is putting out a new moive in 3D at the festival..
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