The route I took was not easy by any means. My mother spoke wise words by telling me in my fits of rage and failure that, "If it was easy everyone would do it". I had amazing encouragement from people all over the globe who praised my ideas for this documentary but none compare to the specific words from a few of my most beloved friends.
Freddy, my partner in crime, I would have quit months ago if not for you. Your sacrifice and struggles in dealing with the problems that came along with this film far exceeded even my own. You deserve a medal. It's been almost unbearable at times, but you were reason enough to endure and keep fighting. This is our moment, I am so the lucky one.
My best gal pal, Evangeline Leihy, has stood by my side through all of the ups and downs this fall. Whether it was over the phone, baking experimental cookies, or closing down bars she has listened to every worry and aspiration I had for this film. I can't even put a price on that kind of loyalty and devotion. She has been an irreplaceable ally and complete inspiration to me over the past months - I love you Shug!
A dear friend and colleague, Austin Schwartz, has been just as big of help with the actual film as he has been with my personal struggles in grasping the scope of what this film means for me specifically. One evening not long ago I was incredibly frustrated with the film's progress and out of no where he sent me a message telling me how he knew this film would be a success "...because whether you realize it or not, this film is about you Sarah". Simple words that I never pieced together for myself. Simple enough to change my perspective on what success for this film meant for me, personally.
I can't end this thank you rant without thanking several people for their specific interest in this documentary. If you are listed below, please know that without our hours of correspondence on the subject matter that make up this film the final quality would have suffered. Thank you so much Cassy Loseke, Nicole Norton, Nick Elliott, Crystal Boyd, and Hannah Floyd - I haven't forgotten!
Approximately a week from now I will actually be in an airplane over the Atlantic Ocean, it's really happening! Without all of your help, that may or may not have been the case. Obviously, there is a list of a hundred people I could thank - this is just my personal thank you for the ones who have touched me in a way that I could never repay for the emotional pulled they brought to my life while developing an idea that will find it's way to screen some day.
I am blessed to have you all in my life!
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