Saturday, September 25, 2004

Where's You Been Hidin'?

Ok, I've been very quiet recently. Mainly because I have been real busy both in work and at home. I've let this slide a fair bit. A lot of news as well, so I will just splurge.

I've had a lot to do in work with reports I needed to write up and not enough hours in the day to do it all. I've avoided IRC, my favourite forums and any other time drains to get all my work finished off in time for now. Now I can relax as I have a fortnight off to chill and enjoy being at home, even if a large portion is going to be spent looking after Elis and worrying about keeping him occupied.

I can't remember if I mentioned my earlier film pitch which made a high ranking short-list, failed to make the final very short list. Not to worry, I may redress it and try to push it as a TV Series or something. And if not, I don't feel that attached as its something I quickly threw together in response to the request. I do think it has potential though with a bit more research and work.

However, not long after that there was an open call for to submit some new programme ideas, open to all staff, not just the TV people. I submitted a couple and they liked them. I got to meet the commissioners and pitch the ideas to them in a bit more detail. They got back to me the beginning of the week to say they 'kind of' wanted to do both of them, which is really great. I've had a few sort of joint successes in the past, but these are the first real solo ones. Time will tell how they turn out. The one is a TV programme with a heavy New Media element, which is where I would probably be involved in the production side of it. Fine by me. Stick to what I know.

The other idea they liked the subject matter, but didn't like the format. I think they may use the idea that has stemmed from my initial idea so that's a result as well.

Away from the slog at work, I've done a few personal things as well. I threw together a new site for the folks at [DEAD SITE] CM's Hall of Horror where I kicked off a B3ta style photomash competition with a horror theme. You can see the members entries here at the Crazy Mazey's Photomash Challenge Site. I've kicked of a new competition so as soon as I get a chance I will do my own one.

Phew - its all blurting out here? Loads I've left out as well. Haven't taken many photos as I haven't got out much of a lunchtime due to my workload. Got old galleries to sort out as well. Oh yes, and off course, as its my Holiday, I have a very bad back at the moment. Typical.

Posted by Dio Bach at 23:48

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