Olvidado (Forgotten)Well, today was a really interesting day. First, we get a phone call from a casting company that wants Damien to play as an Indian today, in Hollywood. Well, Damien's entertainment work permit has expired so he couldn't accept the part. I think this would have been a great part since they were only looking for one child. Ugh! Still waiting for his permit to come back in the mail.
So tonight I call the Director of Olvidado, Henry, to ask if they've put our copy of the movie in the mail yet. Nope. He's really busy but invites us over to his place to watch it with him and a friend. So out we go for the long drive.
Henry has to be one of our favorite people to work with! He said some really nice things about Damien being a true professional, well behaved, following directions and a "one take" kind of kid! So we watch the movie on a big screen tv and I have to say, it's totally strange to watch a movie starring your own child. Especially since I was there for all of the filming. I couldn't help but make comments like, Oh, it starts with this scene? Or....Wow, great shot! Or I'm thinking why is that other actor looking over there? And...I forgot all about this scene.
I definately did not watch it like I'd watch any other movie. Henry and Andru did a great job on filming, directing and editing and I love this movie but I think I need to watch it again. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to watch it and not be thinking about our days in the desert, or what happened to the soccer ball scene. Little things like that. I can't wait to show it to my parents and see what they think.
It's going to the Biola Film Festival and we're invited. I think it will be more fun to see the audience's reactions since they don't know my son. I hope Andru and Henry ask my son into other projects! They are the best to work with!!
