Sunday, March 13, 2011

Forced Convalescence

Planned for a 9:30 am panel (may I say first that day three of SXSW is TERRIBLE timing for daylight savings), but my ankle has other plans. Got home from the International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) party last night to find it doubled in size. Monday's a big day--mentor-session, must-see panels, movies galore and an actor meet-up, so I'm thinking as much as it pains me (and god the emotional, driven, gotta-get-there, gotta-get-there! pain is so much worse than anything in my leg), today discretion is the better part of valor.

A little somewhat related side note. From an article about Bradley Cooper in the NY Times this morning: "He used to take his dogs, Samson and Charlotte, for pre-sunrise runs in the Hollywood Hills, but a torn hamstring incurred on the set of "The A-Team"...made running impossible."

I hadn't heard that. It's not like he's been running around (ha), all woe is me. And yeah, he's making some coin. But this injury has changed his life. All you filmmakers out there, think about that for a second. A dedicated actor will do just about anything you ask of him or her, happily. But injuries can have significant impact on an actor's life long after your film is completed. Just be as safe and as conscious as you can be next time you're preparing for that shot. 

Oh! And having technical difficulties! Can't figure out how to post pictures on here to liven these up right now--promise to have some up soon!

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