THE 1ST WISH. SHORT FILM. 2006.

The 1st Wish. Short film. 2006.

A few years had passed, during which my creative output had been pretty much zero, other than scribbling down occasional ideas for stories/scripts. It was 2006 and I was still working full time at the cinema as a Projectionist and taking care of my father. My girl friend and I were set to be married later in the year, so I decided to have one last hurrah as a film maker to see if I could actually get something finished. And wouldn't you know it, I did get it finished, though not without some issues afterwards. 

I'd learned from my previous ill-fated attempts, so this one was to be shot over one weekend, in the flat were I lived with my girl friend, Emma. I didn't work on the make-up FX. These were done by my friends Juliette and Paul.

Although there was a part of me that wanted to make more films, this was the last time that I did. I was glad that I finally got something completed, but I must admit that at that time my confidence had taken a knock. Some were quick to judge my motivations and choices etc. I felt so nervous the day before the shoot, that I made myself quite ill and almost pulled the plug on the whole thing. As I write this now, in 2024, it's hard to believe that so much time has passed. But it has. I got married, had a family, and continued to work my job as a projectionist. There was one occasion, some time afterwards, maybe a year or two, when I thought I was going to make something else, but it went no further than an initial meeting. From time to time I still get that 'itch', even now. But I feel too old, and really lacking in confidence. However, I do regret not doing any more... 

Greg having a plaster cast taken of his stomach and chest, on my kitchen floor. Ain't movie makin' grand!