My Favorite Thing!

I shared this story with a director friend of mine, Wes Llewellyn, it is a day-in-the-life of a cat and a dog. He now regularly encourages anyone in the business, especially indie film makers, to live life like the dog.

CAT DIARY

Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.

In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.

The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

DOG DIARY

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Many people wonder what the most important thing in making a movie is: the script? the acting? the lighting? the budget?
The answer is all of them. You can't build a successful movie without all of the pieces. Your production diary should read:

8:00 Wake up! My Favorite Thing!
10:00 Scriptwriting! My Favorite Thing!
12:00 Lunch Meeting! My Favorite Thing!
2:00 Screen Tests! My Favorite Thing!
3:00 Location Scout! My Favorite Thing!
5:00 Re-write budget for conference call in the morning! My Favorite Thing!

What ever you do, do it well and be excited about it.

Chris Roberts Productions Website Now Live!!!!

After several months of work and the strange grey placeholder page being up, my new improved, and fully functional website is up. By fully functional, I mean we are still working out a few bugs but it is up and running and your comments are always welcome (not always listened to, but welcome non-the-less).
www.chrisrobertsproductions.com

Look for my web series "Zed Lapel Pin: A Rockumentary" coming soon.