As I walked into the room for the event, I was worried immensely that I had dressed too casually. The hostess for the evening looked very regal and high fashion in her sequined dress, and the announcer wore a tuxedo! Nevertheless, here I stood in my slacks and dress shirt. Honestly, I was so thrilled to be there at all that the outfit was only a minor thought.
I met many Shakespeareans at this event, and it was an incredible opportunity to connect with other people who care about Shakespeare’s history and want to see it continued. I felt outclassed for sure as they announced the nominees, backed by their donors, organizations, partnerships, and years of experience. I felt like the little American girl from the States who had made her first film and brought it to England to try and impress people–and well, that’s exactly what I was!
As they read out the nominees, then screened my film, I held my breath and waited on the announcement. Then it came! I WON! Oh, I was thrilled. I approached the stage and had to give a speech. It was short because I had not expected to have to do that! It was true and from the heart. I was so glad they enjoyed my film and I truly had received the inspiration and validation I needed to confidently go forward to make more Shakespeare films.
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- The award!
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- I was so composed until we left, then we hugged and cheered!
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- When we walked out of the event, we cheered again! Yay!!
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- My aunt and I on the red carpet.
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- Meeting incredible Shakespeareans!
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- This is Matthew Emeny, who played Iago in the overall festival winning film, Othello.
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- With part of the team from Othello, the film which won the best overall!
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- Ian Wainright and Amy Smart, who were our gracious hosts for the evening, and excellent Shakespeareans themselves.
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- This is Paul Shea, whose film won an award for best Shakespeare adaptation.
I’m now an award winning filmmaker, and it’s incredible to say that! I will work hard to learn, grow, and produce more art that celebrates Shakespeare!
Thank you for following along with me as I travelled through the live videos on Facebook and cheering in the comments when the film won it’s first award! It was so encouraging to read all of your notes while I was so far from home. You can watch this award winning film on the youtube channel here. Please subscribe while you are there! More animated Shakespeare will be coming your way! 🙂
Ever Onward, Only Forward. Let’s go make more movies about Shakespeare!
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