Cucalorus, how I am finally glad that I went to you! It couldn't be any truer what the Film Department says about its students: it's unbelievable that so few go each year. Not only did I have an amazing time, but I learned so much of what it's like to run a film festival other than the amazing Visions. Seeing it from the view of a guest truly did give me a different perspective.
I began my Cucalorus journey at the opening night party, which was held at Ziggy's By the Sea. I had never been to Ziggy's before but was excited to see how they would decorate the location and how they would entertain the guests the entire night. When I walked into Ziggy's, my ticket was taken from me at the front, then I walked down the hall to see their "step and repeat," and went around the photographer to get into the main location. Taking note, I wasn't so keen as a guest to have the step and repeat so closed to the door and all of the foot traffic. If it would have been in more of a corner of the space, then it wouldn't have taken up so much of the hall space and cause any foot traffic issues. After a few minutes waiting in the main area, the hosts of the night went onto the stage opposite of the entrance and began entertaining the guests. It was a little noticeable that they were up there to distract us from technical difficulties and I learned that it's always good to have something prepared in case of such a situation. When the show finally began, I loved the fact that they had several screens set up all over the room so that it wasn't a struggle to see. I got a little bored after ten minutes of the video and was glad that there was a secondary party location option on the second floor. I thought it was the perfect space to have the food set up and allow those wanting to socialize a more quiet place. I did meet one of the directors of a music video that was playing there, and it was really nice to talk to one of the filmmakers!
On top of the opening party, which cost me one of my tickets in my Jibasorus pass, I saw two shorts blocks, a narrative feature, and a documentary feature. The first shorts block included narrative shorts, most which were really well filmed! The second shorts block began with a couple of experimentals, which I know made Kevin really happy. Most of Visions staff watched a few films together, which was really nice. I also saw the documentary Mom and Me and the narrative feature Princess. I am pleased to say that I liked all of the films that I saw, save maybe a few of the shorts.
Going to Cucalorus was an amazing experience! I am so sad that I had never gone before but they have made a repeat customer out of me! The people were nice and I had a great time! I will definitely be back next year!
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