Saving Mr. Charlie’s Trees: Preview happening and more
It’s been a very long gestation: pachydermic, cetacean…
Audio mix, check. End credits, check. Final focus group feedback, check.
Added contact information! (Thank you, Kyle and Chris)
Uploading on private YouTube setting to sync my human-made (not AI) French subtitles, will share on public setting ASAP.
The past few weeks all my writing energy has gone into renewing communication with everyone who responded to my SOS in 2020–21, when I was pleading with UGA not to sell off my uncle’s 1000-acre bequest without protecting it: conservation agencies and non-profits, legal and climate experts. Also sent off emails to some newly recommended contacts.
Reactions have been very gratifying: drone and video footage offered for the future documentary by a top-notch conservation realtor/filmmaker and Greenpeace US! A prominent South Georgia newspaper has shown interest.
Warm words from a staff member at a major agency (name withheld by request):
“Oh Aliss — I hardly have the words. I wish with all in my heart that I could have been in a position to do more to help save Mr. Charlie’s trees. That said, you are a force to be reckoned with, and your write-up on the documentary status brought me to tears…in more than one way. Seeing the environmental crises in our own backyard, let alone those across the globe, haunt me in a very similar way. And the pain and seemingly unfair and absurd losses in our lives add more weight to what we already carry on our shoulders and in our hearts.
I look forward to the day when I can see your full documentary, and I hope you will continue to keep me posted on your progress. Without knowing you personally, I have to admit I am incredibly proud of the way you are tackling this unfair situation and your sorrow, and you have taught me something new today I can apply to my life each day moving forward — that you don’t have to follow the stages of grief; you don’t have to accept it; but you can transform into something much more powerful.”
All this keeps me going.
More news: Zoomed with staff at the Southern Documentary Fund, who invited me to apply for their fiscal sponsorship program and grants. They think funding will be available and broadcasters interested. The application process is quite involved and will require some time. Meanwhile, I’m taking SDF webinars as part of their mentorship programming and will be attending their annual Convening event in Raleigh-Durham NC In May, to network…
Since my March update about transforming heartbreak into action, I’ve been focusing on my state of mind and body. This adventure is like being plugged into a power strip 24/7, literally wired around the clock. I have to find ways to deal with the feeling that I can never do enough. Very thankful for my family, friends, paid creative work and beautiful Paris, France for resting and replenishing me. Trying to cultivate peace in all areas of my life.
After much discussion with tech advisors, the website will come later when I have investors and producers to help. Until then, communication will go through my IG and gmail address. Now talking with a community manager to coordinate social.
Preview on line in a matter of days… Home stretch.
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Originally published at http://thankyouparis.wordpress.com on April 18, 2023.
