David,

If there's any chance you'll be in Austin next Sunday, let me know. There's a little event I'd like to invite you to.

Congrats on Sidewalk! I've heard that's a fun fest from many sources. Kent Osborne is supposedly a god there, so invoke his name often.

Have you found that one film has been selected for festivals more than others? If so, which one, and how does that make you feel?

(Damn it, I'm asking questions like a journalist...)

That's what you get for majoring in it! But anway, Analog Lines has far exceeded The Outlaw Son as far as festivals go. I'm totally fine with that, partially because Analog is very simply an easier film to program. It's short, at least somewhat thought-provoking and its visually compelling (somewhat). The Outlaw Son is, I think, a better film, but it's a bit more contentious, and it doesnt' sit well with most other films (the program at the Sarasota Film Festival that it was included in was ideal, because most of the films were equally odd and contemplative, and by the time mine rolled around audiences were either asleep or very much prepared for yet another meditative expedition).

I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on it, Matt.

Since you're back in Texas again, I hope you will listen to our song, "I'm Back in Texas Again."

www.itsthemusic.com/cmm_main.php

Enjoy your stay in the Lone Star State

David McKnight