The Charleston Film Festival:

We really had a great time, and the highlight — for me — was the Huguenot church and cemetery.

That highly emotional experience, alone, was worth the trip. My husband Dan and I met some really nice people, including old friends Jeanette and Rick in Savannah! We actually have a documentary in mind for summer. TBA.

Dan and I attended two days of the Charleston IFF viewings, wearing VIP passes and we were both delighted with the quality of films! The audience voted and it was tough to choose, as there were truly many talented film makers there. Tracy Roberts, one of the Film Festival Directors, was especially kind.

It was a memorable trip, but there is no place like home.

We are painting a backdrop for the “Sound of Music” at our school, Discovery Academy.

Painting the Alps is not going to be as exhilarating as climbing them, but a safer adrenaline rush. Also, quite a contrast to the Florida terrain here.

My life is busy, but never boring.

“Indyfans” is popping up all over the news: E! Online, Los Angeles Times, Movie Geeks United, The Windsor Star, The Daily Pilot, etc… A standing ovation was the icing on the documentary which also garnered an encore performance at the Big Newport theater in Newport Beach, California (with big name fans in the audience.)

This warms my heart as it is the first time I’ve worked on a project as an “official” producer, and it’s exciting to be part of the bigger picture of a true work of art. “Indy Fans – Quest for Fortune and Glory” is a heartwarming journey through the eyes of the fans, a tribute to Indiana Jones and his millions of fans around the globe.

Brandon Kleyla, the dedicated and talented “Indy Fans” Director, not only experienced the pride and glory of a standing ovation at Newport Beach, Brandon also camped out at the Big Newport for the Crystal Skull premiere, with the rest of the fans.

“I thought if somebody is going to make a film about Indy fans, it’s got to be done right,” Kleya, 25, said, wearing a T-shirt for the fictional Marshall College, where archaeologist Jones teaches. This heartwarming, entertaining documentary has actually received a much better response than the actual “Crystal Skull” on opening night.

I think fans have the highest expectations and standards. No one cares more or knows Indiana Jones better than they do. “Indy Fans” will also capture the fervor of opening night and include the Fan’s ideas and acting out of how they would re-write the scenes, if they could. Alonso of MSNBC Online says: “It’s not that ‘Crystal Skull’ doesn’t deliver the laughs and the thrills; it’s just that they all feel incredibly calculated, and it’s quite possible that you won’t remember them after a day or two. And when you think of how well ‘Raiders’ remains etched into the public consciousness after almost 30 years…”

It appears that all necessary ingredients are included: ancient riddles, precious artifacts and supernatural powers. I think maybe a fan just walking out of the premiere put it best: “Well it wasn’t exactly what I expected, but I’ll watch it twice more, before I make a judgment.” Spoken like a true Indy Fan.

I have personally heard that the dialogue could use a bit of tweaking (one of my specialties. I wish Mr. Speilberg would just read my award winning screenplay, “Rebirth”. Rebirth rocks as an edgy, provocative script with quite a bit of action, and a similar vein to his amazing and my favorite films ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘Amistad’. If I could just have ten minutes of his time, like Debbie Allen had — to sell her passion. I keep re-writing that line- Debbie, if you read this, I have nothing but the highest respect for your integrity. Even that doesn’t sound right. Anyway, I love and admire Debbie for her persistence to share her dream and the great producer/director that had the courage to bring Amistad to the big screen. Great scripts can be found in many times and places. Heh, just read the first ten pages. It’s not a repeat or remake of anything, but inspired by a true story that has never been told. Actually, many would prefer it to be forgotten.

My contact information is on IMDB, on moviebytes.com / winning scripts, and here on my website.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2986271/

Indy Fans documentary information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1209379/

This is my first blog entry, only an hour before launch, and I sit with fingers tapping and stroking the keys, in hope of a sudden spark of wit to showcase my brilliance. Yes, I can laugh at myself, but sparseness of sleep is dulling the edge on my best humor and mental acumen. Fortunately, I think the content and context of the website speaks for itself. I know that the website showcases a story that would inspire most critics.

I truly appreciate all of my friends, old and new, and the many judges who have been such a part of this great roller coaster ride that is called polishing and “marketing a screenplay”. There are times of frustration when it seems that so many of the films made are recycled remakes or the glorification of gore.

I think there are larger audiences that long for the heart wrenching and heart-warming films like Amistad, Schindler’s List, Last Samurai, Titanic, Amazing Grace and Glory. There are never too many classics, or stories of courage and integrity– full of trials, terror, and tribulation that entertain and inspire. For two hours we can be driven to the depths of despair and emerge at a new high, hold in our heads the horror of failure, and hold in our hearts the honor of giving all to a cause greater than self.

My vision has never dimmed, as I can see with clarity these brave characters coming to life on the big screen as clearly as the words that created their powerful world and potent images.

With 14 awards and wonderful reviews and coverage on “Rebirth”, it still takes time to get the word out, to get the script read, to inspire a producer with the same honor and courage. I do know that this is one screenwriter with the determination and passion to persevere, because I believe in this story and in the honor of the real heroes that risked all for our right to write and speak our minds.

I want to acknowledge the talent at rynoceris.com for their dedication to this amazing new website, and thanks to Rene Folsom at phycel.com for my first site that was also beautiful. Thanks to Matt Remillard and Cheryl Harris for their ability to create music that inspires.

Sometimes the creation of a website, like a screenplay, is a balancing act between constructive critique and compromise, yet never compromising the vision. I do hope all who visit will come back from time to time, to see the progress and one day to read the news and the trailer of “Rebirth”, in production!