What in hog-heaven are you talking about? I'm so happy this film has awakened a sensation of nostalgia in you, though I can assure you, as can my co-director, our soundtrack guy, actors, organizers, the many extras, the spectators watching us film on campus, the USF Oracle newspaper team (who documented us as we were making it), the Campus Moviefest team (as they helped us in our final export struggle after I dragged my god-forsaken computer all the way to campus in the final hour), or anybody remotely familiar with my work, they will tell you that Sarah and I worked our MF-ing patooties to the MF-ing BONE pulling this off within the time frame. I didn't go to class or work that week, so I could put my whole life into it (so you may ask my employer or professors, as well).

Thanks for you comment on the film, though! And let me know if you would like any of the above's contact information.

Jesse Newman

My problem with this film is that you didn't make it for CMF... you made it in ooooo... Idk... NOVEMBER. I've seen this online far before CMF. It's not a bad film, but it doesn't keep with the spirit of CMF.

Tonight, "Focus" won "Best Picture" at the Florida Grand Finale in Orlando!

Dearest JN,

Of Course!! In fact, my lecture series is just about to kick-off! I invite you and your whole "crew" to attend one of my lectures. I think a little mental refinement could do you guys some good. Feel free to contact me for dates, time, and of course compensation estimates.

Cheers Dear Friend,
JR

Dearest JN,

I appreciate greatly your recent comment on our award winning short "Dude Wheres My Bench?". Now I have been thinking, A LOT, about the various accusations presented to me about the originality of our movie. Let me be the first to tell you, that yes, in fact we were inspired by the various stop motion films that can be seen all over the wondrous internet. However, they were merely a stepping stone to create the masterpiece that is "Dude Wheres My Bench?". I have watched your film "Focus" many times before, and aside from the fact that it is a very good looking film, there is not much more to it. All that there is, is a lack luster story line and characters that I did not remember for a second after I saw it. But hey, I was not a judge at your schools competition, was I? Ive noticed that even though you do not care about this competition on OurStage, you seem to think, A LOT, about it. At least enough to write a long comment on our movie at 2 o'clock in the morning. So Ill stop now before I start rambling, I have such difficulty expressing myself in few words. So enjoy staring at a brick wall for another month, I wish you the best of luck.

Have a good life,
JR

haha

wow, 60th, how did that happen?

"Focus" recently won "Best Picture," "Audience Choice," and was an "AT&T Pick" at the USF finale. Hope to see light at the Florida Grand Finale!

1. This film deserves first place.
2. "Urban Quest" obviously does not so don't even feel bad.

3rd place of over 130-something films: NOT TOO SHABBY!!!!
I hope you all are confident in your work and proud of your accomplishments, especially when you look and see who won first and you realize that well....you know...

get ready for next month... :D