Cheeky Chaps at the Toronto Student Film Festival

Hey gang! I have some exciting news. I now have my own IMDB page. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3878288/

Cheeky Chaps also got screened at the Toronto Student Film Festival earlier today. Although it didn't win anything, I am greatly pleased that it was chosen to screen. There were entries all the way from Germany and India, and they were very hard to follow.

There was actually an Indian made Film that played before Cheeky Chaps made by a student at the Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, and it was very good. I remember whispering to my Dad, "I can't follow this," but I did.

At first I was very nervous, I didn't think anyone would like it. The opening credits came up and I sunk back into my seat. I was about ready to run out of the theatre. Suddenly, the title "Cheeky Chaps" came up and many people laughed. As soon as the audience heard Eric and Jason's fake British accents they were overcome with laughter. I can tell the audience really enjoyed it. That for me was a great pleasure, especially after having it trashed on youtube. I became so excited through it that I began to take pictures. I've posted many of my photos to Twitter. http://www.twitter.com/crazzymoose.

I like to say that even though I didn't win an actual award, I won the potentially made-up award for funniest entry. And seeing my own film on the big screen was really cool too.

Even so, I was really impressed with all the work by the other students. There were so many great films and I was happy to be part of the selection.

It was also an eye opener for me because I had never gotten the chance to compare myself to others of my level. Now that I see where I possibly stand internationally, I have a better idea of where I stand as a filmmaker. I have quite a ways to go, but I know that I can still reach the apple at the top of the tree.

After an exciting day its time for a really long nap lasting through the night: Nate