BUFF - l3 DAYS AND COUNTING - ALL FOR THE LOVE OF FILM

A few mnths ago, I blogged about the strain of masochism that must come with being a film festival director. There may be many reaons, ego, recognition, etc., but I would prefer to think that part of the motivation is the desire to bring underappreciated films to audiences that might appreciate them. That also goes for exposure for the talent thatr makss such films. For me, such a mission becomes increasingly important in an age of equally increasing homoginization. (Afte3r all I just am recovering from having seen ALONG CAME POLLY a few nights ago_

But, why else? Yesterday was a case in point. My cxar got towed for not being registered; my dog went in for surgery this morning; my son is dealing with living in LA; I am deeply in debt; I need new glasses, a new ceiling for my condo, and I have some reasn to be concerned about my physical and mental health; the checks from sponsors and advertisers have yet to come in, etc , and the primary venue does not have the DVD equipment they told us would be in place,.

Yet, somehow, we continue. The oft mentioned Kevin and Anna are taking initiatives, and Marla is doing a heroic job in trying to get pr/

As an old nun who taught my ex-wife, used to say, "You do the best you can with the time and space avaiable," and that's what we seem to be doing - all for the love of film..