I name this blog Sundance Some Chance because I would never
have seen myself doing anything film or media related in my life three years
ago. So much has changed in
these years at Taylor. As I write
this, watching episodes of Arrested Development with friends, it reminds me of
the fact that I watched these long ago with no goal of creating similar media. It astounds me how much I was supposed to go to Taylor. It had to happen. Only through the certain circumstances
throughout my time here have I found such confidence in what I’m studying,
living, contemplating…
This week, I will spend a little over a week at the Sundance
Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
I’ll be with nine other students, all passionate about excellence in storytelling
and the intersection of faith & culture. They’re also hysterical. Joining us are the Bruners, the
department heads and absolute inspirers.
I’ll be watching independent film all week. About 16 total, along with any we wait
list. We’re told we’ll be going
through a rollercoaster of emotions. One film will challenge, then within an
hour, the next film will inspire, then make us laugh, then inform – the list
goes on as we watch three or four films in a day.
I hope to be able to find time this week to share thoughts
on my experience living with thousands of filmmakers and enthusiasts for a
week. I hope to write out my
thoughts on films and hopefully that moment I meet Joseph Gordon Levitt and
become his best friend. I’ll need
something to help process Sundance, which I’m told is a surreal experience.
Feel free to leave comments or send me emails at kevboct30@gmail.com. I’d love to share my
experience further if you’re interested!
Kevin
Thanks, Kevin, for talking about Qi Zhao's Fallen City. It is a beatutiful film, one which can help anyone anywhere deal with loss and trauma. - Peter Wintonick, exec producer
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