Exciting Week is Coming

Next week is going to be tough for me. The work coming my way feels overwhelming, but I have to face it head-on because these tasks will likely shape my future. The deadline for the Puregold CinePanalo film grant application is next week in my birthday, and I still haven’t received the script to turn into a screenplay. I’m feeling rushed and worried that things will pile up, making it difficult to produce the best screenplay possible.

We’re also starting filming for another school film contest next week. The competition was announced just at the beginning of August, and the deadline is the last day of the month. This conflicts with the class schedule, but I’m determined to make the best film possible, outdoing my previous work. However, that’s only achievable if things go in my favor. I wrote the script and will be directing and editing, so it’s like a triple kill for me. On top of that, I’m editing videos as a side hustle, which is incredibly challenging since the client posts daily. And to make things crazier, we have our pre-oral defense for our thesis this Tuesday.

Today, I feel overwhelmed—like a dead body—but I have to find a way to work through this. I’ve finally arranged and managed the actors, cinematographers, and schedules for next week’s shoot. The schedule conflict has been slightly adjusted, with some compromises on my part and from my classmates, but we’ll get through it. I need more time, but I still have enough if I manage my time wisely and set priorities. If I start overthinking, nothing will get done. I have to find a way to make it happen. Let’s go!