I read its words.
Its secret images.
A movie in my mind.
I glance up and see the tall man
staring down at me.
Project Development
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close to the table.
I drop my eyes
to the note in my hand.
"What are you doing?"
His question traps me.
The Story
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"This note is yours?"
"You must give it to me
and forget what it says."
A bad habit of mine kicks in.
I feel in control.
Preproduction
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"If it is yours," I think.
I meet his eyes.
He leans over the table.
He softens his voice.
"This is not your affair."
Production
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A moment. Maybe two.
Suddenly a shout.
A young man runs towards us.
He trips and
falls into our table.
Postproduction
Postproduction can be a real pressure cooker. It’s where production shortcomings get solved or fixed. Let’s face it though. Regardless of the amount of pressure, a lot of magic takes place in post. Given that landscape, here’s a tip: be nice to your editor. We are. It seems to help.
Everything crashes down.
The book flies into the air.
I fall out of my chair.
The young man runs away.
I look at my empty hand.