I've lived in Mtn Home since 1989, so that's...hold on...I'm thinking...WOW! Exactly 25 years! Boy, I think I can almost declare myself an Idahoan. But my family is British and I grew up in Louisiana around lots of other Brits so I still think I'm a little bit of a mutt. Those of you who have been around awhile may remember when I used to blog all the time. My opinions weren't very accepted and there was always an issue because I work for the county. That really wasn't fair because I NEVER blog at work! And I am still entitled to my opinions and thoughts about city and county issues, right? However, it stirred a lot of pots and those pots certainly can make a lot of noise! Since I'm a writer, I took what I wrote in my blog seriously so I spent a lot of time researching things which got exhausting to do when you're not even get a paycheck for it. So I stopped. That was a blessing to many! However, to this day, I still have people stop me and ask me why I wasn't blogging and t! hey missed it. I've missed it. Mainly because there are so many issues that come up and I have no voice except around my friends and I'm sure they are tired of it.

i48 Film Festival

Posted Saturday, June 11, 2011, at 10:37 AM

The i48/2011 Film Festival is at the Flicks in Boise today. It is an annual event for Indie filmmakers to show their stuff. Last friday, each team received an envelope that had their appointed task. It included the genre, a prop, a phrase and a character. The job is to write an original script with those things in it. Then you film it in one day and edit it the next in order to turn it in exactly 48 hours later. It is a grueling schedule but a memorable experience. This year, we got close to 50 entries. Today, all the films will be shown at the Flicks. The Boise Weekly online will show the videos and accept audience votes on their favorite. The one with the most votes will get a $100 prize. So if you can't show your support by attending the films, perhaps you can go to the website and vote for your favorite team's video. Everyone puts their heart and hard-work into this. This is the time to show your support. Sunday, the best of the i48 will be shown at the Egyptian. That will be another opportunity to see some short films. Consult the theatre websites for times. Thanks.

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I wish I could be there.

-- Posted by KH Gal on Sat, Jun 11, 2011, at 4:21 PM

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