tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post5709881746731479352..comments2023-02-23T00:58:16.834-08:00Comments on 168Blog: A Word on Disappointment to Filmmakers and OthersJohn David Warehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10133713011658149088noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-60422823759156927762013-07-10T22:30:29.568-07:002013-07-10T22:30:29.568-07:00Beautifully said. Learning and growing are key. ...Beautifully said. Learning and growing are key. There were some very important lessons that God taught my team this year that will improve us for the rest of our careers. I am glad this project is done and I am excited to use what I've learned to make more films that inspire and bring people into the light. Unfortunately, a trip to L.A. for this festival is not in the cards for me this year. I am very sad because I was very much looking forward to sharing in other people's success and continuing to build relationships with the friends I met last year. I hope this year's festival is a smashing success!!! With no rain on the red carpet ;)Annette Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961535668108509597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-4439102770479808262013-07-10T21:36:59.058-07:002013-07-10T21:36:59.058-07:00Totally appreciate all the 168 team's hard wor...Totally appreciate all the 168 team's hard work. I feel you guys, <br /><br />I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's stories on how they made it or didn't make it. We can all learn from each other. <br /><br />I say a big congrats to everyone who attempted this crazy exercise.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725291364983213716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-43083805212192892162013-07-10T12:46:56.721-07:002013-07-10T12:46:56.721-07:00Well said, John. There are many possible levels of...Well said, John. There are many possible levels of disappointment in a competition like this, but also many opportunities to be thankful every step of the way. (I've been on both sides of that!) I appreciate your heart in all of this; we're praying for you and your staff. See you in August!Gary Voelkerhttp://www.experiencestudios.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-28354006295622404452013-07-10T12:42:04.731-07:002013-07-10T12:42:04.731-07:00Well said John! (Atlanta needs a 168 Film Festiva...Well said John! (Atlanta needs a 168 Film Festival.) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-33118847411553531362013-07-10T12:18:19.914-07:002013-07-10T12:18:19.914-07:00Great and gracious post, John. Love what's goi...Great and gracious post, John. Love what's going on with 168. I continue to learn more and more every time I particpate in a competition! Thanks to you and the team for everything you're doing.<br /><br />Things I learned: 1) It's easy to think that one part of the process matters more than the others, but the truth is that it takes a coordinated team to deliver a film. And everybody has a role to play. 2) It's hard work. There are long hours. 3) It doesn't always play out the way you think it will. Sometimes in great ways, sometimes in bad ways.<br /><br />But...<br /><br />4) It's totally worth it. The experience alone is worth all the hard work.Jay Shererhttp://www.timeslingers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-68385809307353218262013-07-10T11:30:59.621-07:002013-07-10T11:30:59.621-07:00I've always believed in failing spectacularly,...I've always believed in failing spectacularly, and I'll be @Festival all three days. Furthermore, simply because we didn't make the cut for the 168, doesn't mean our film is necessarily bad. I'm pretty sure there's a cut of my film that will qualify for other festivals. <br /><br />Christopher Shawn Shaw states, "The 168 does not define me as a filmmaker," and I would have to agree. Most of us will make other films that won't be 168's, and some of us will continue to make them until we get it right ;) <br /><br />I am letting all know here that I'm taking a year off from producing, however, I will still be involved next year and the years following. I'd like you all to hold me accountable to this commitment, and to pray for me, and Team 33. Thanks!!!<br />Batmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367869692794353013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-20704777670312645122013-07-10T11:15:37.682-07:002013-07-10T11:15:37.682-07:00I love the heart of the 168. Its experiencing grow...I love the heart of the 168. Its experiencing growth pains as it goes from adolescence into adulthood. You have my love, respect, adoration and support, John. May God continue to richly bless you and your ministry.susanshearerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165903414566287298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5534217386523205712.post-32976331497963546132013-07-10T10:42:58.908-07:002013-07-10T10:42:58.908-07:00Well said, John. I can feel your heart in this and...Well said, John. I can feel your heart in this and I don't envy you your position these last few weeks! detour'dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229177589578303700noreply@blogger.com