Ahhhh! I'm starting to freak out! Especially when I caught this promo currently airing on W Network. It's just days before this film premieres, and I have NO IDEA what the response will be like.... and if I'll even hear about the response (above and beyond the friends who hopefully will be honest with me). So this is an open invitation to COMMENT on the film -- here! Go for it! Especially if you have any sort of reaction to it whatsoever!
As for this promo -- I'm actually really glad that it didn't include any embarassing footage of me from the film... not spoiling any of the surprises whatsoever!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
What A Booty! - the promo
Monday, June 18, 2007
You just never know what you'll find!
One of my slight hesitations I had when I embarked on this project was the fact that the "ass" is a somewhat 'taboo' body part and definitely an area that is highly fetishized in porn.
I'm sure I don't need to tell anyone how the "research" phase went, when I googled "booty" and butt in it's other forms.... lots of questionable content.
Which is why I'm not surprised that I came across this title not so long ago.....
It's amazing JUST HOW MANY titles with reference to the 'tush' have been already taken by the adult video industry -- try brainstorming an original title that hasn't somehow been used in porn, I *challenge* you!
Anyhow, this is in no way meant to encourage you to visit porn sites... or to promote the adult porn industry.... just one of the many unforseen 'challenges' I encountered in creating this film.
It's a funny world we live in, full of 'surprises', that's for sure!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Musings on Making Documentary
This journey is winding down. It sure does feel like an eternity, considering I was expecting to have been done 2 months ago... but the "end" is in sight!
For a project that began as a fun look at a topic/body part...which then morphed into a very personal and revealing documentary... I can honestly say it's been one of the hardest experiences of my career and my life! And I've travelled through such a myriad of emotions!
The irony of making TV is that the entire "creation" process goes unbeknowst to the vast majority of the final audience... they only have access to the final product. Which has been part of my agenda for creating this blog.... to give everyone a taste of the journey behind the final film.
But whether or not you read about the "behind-the-scenes", I have noticed something particularly interesting in creating a documentary:
If Heart and Soul isn't put into the programming (which often translates into significant Sweat and Suffering during production), the programming may fail to engage the audience. So whether there is a blog to capture the production process or not, the final film, in most cases, will capture the energy, passion, and emotion that the filmmaker went through!
At this moment, I would say that a "P.O.V." (Point-Of-View) documentary is one best attempted by the strongest, most confident (or eccentric and attention-seeking) of filmmakers. Particularly if the POV is being commissioned by a network and not simply a labor of love.
I am none of the above "types" but I still put immense passion and soul into every project I undertake. And though criticism/collaboration is part of the playing field of creating TV... I've learned firsthand that it takes a strong will to pull through when your passion also is your personal story. Particularly when the filmmaker is sharing his/her inner turmoil and insecurities with an audience that may not sympathize or relate. But beyond that, it also takes a tough skin to not internalize comments from various players in the project...comments that are necessary to build a strong story but, inadvertently, also critique a person's personal perspective and ability to convey their innermost secrets.
One of the most dramatic realizations for me has been just how POWERFUL today's documentarians need to be. They need to be more than the behind-the-scenes storytellers of years gone by... they need to be "Micheal Moores". This presents an interesting comparison. In fact, when I began on this journey, I wanted my approach to be closer to that of Micheal Moore. And, somewhere along the way, I was coaxed into becoming, albeit with much resistance, a "Morgan Spurlock". You'll know what I mean when you see the film.
In a world that is seeking more "reality" (reality-TV or documentary), we're also demanding that compelling characters share the stories. While we're still loving the underdog story -- many of us won't stay tuned to watch an underdog tell a story -- unless he or she is also a Comedic Riot, borderline Nutcase, or a Sexpot.... etc., etc.
Looking back on what I've done and how exposed this particular facet of my life will be in the near future.... it's a scary, scary thing. And I say this not to beg people's sympathy or to go easy on me... but it's a huge realization I've just come to.
For a project that began as a fun look at a topic/body part...which then morphed into a very personal and revealing documentary... I can honestly say it's been one of the hardest experiences of my career and my life! And I've travelled through such a myriad of emotions!
The irony of making TV is that the entire "creation" process goes unbeknowst to the vast majority of the final audience... they only have access to the final product. Which has been part of my agenda for creating this blog.... to give everyone a taste of the journey behind the final film.
But whether or not you read about the "behind-the-scenes", I have noticed something particularly interesting in creating a documentary:
If Heart and Soul isn't put into the programming (which often translates into significant Sweat and Suffering during production), the programming may fail to engage the audience. So whether there is a blog to capture the production process or not, the final film, in most cases, will capture the energy, passion, and emotion that the filmmaker went through!
At this moment, I would say that a "P.O.V." (Point-Of-View) documentary is one best attempted by the strongest, most confident (or eccentric and attention-seeking) of filmmakers. Particularly if the POV is being commissioned by a network and not simply a labor of love.
I am none of the above "types" but I still put immense passion and soul into every project I undertake. And though criticism/collaboration is part of the playing field of creating TV... I've learned firsthand that it takes a strong will to pull through when your passion also is your personal story. Particularly when the filmmaker is sharing his/her inner turmoil and insecurities with an audience that may not sympathize or relate. But beyond that, it also takes a tough skin to not internalize comments from various players in the project...comments that are necessary to build a strong story but, inadvertently, also critique a person's personal perspective and ability to convey their innermost secrets.
One of the most dramatic realizations for me has been just how POWERFUL today's documentarians need to be. They need to be more than the behind-the-scenes storytellers of years gone by... they need to be "Micheal Moores". This presents an interesting comparison. In fact, when I began on this journey, I wanted my approach to be closer to that of Micheal Moore. And, somewhere along the way, I was coaxed into becoming, albeit with much resistance, a "Morgan Spurlock". You'll know what I mean when you see the film.
In a world that is seeking more "reality" (reality-TV or documentary), we're also demanding that compelling characters share the stories. While we're still loving the underdog story -- many of us won't stay tuned to watch an underdog tell a story -- unless he or she is also a Comedic Riot, borderline Nutcase, or a Sexpot.... etc., etc.
Looking back on what I've done and how exposed this particular facet of my life will be in the near future.... it's a scary, scary thing. And I say this not to beg people's sympathy or to go easy on me... but it's a huge realization I've just come to.
And one day in the future, I think I'll be able to look back and realize just what a huge personal accomplishment this has been for me.
For right now, I hope everyone likes the film!
Tatyana
Introducing "Booty Girl"!
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to "Booty Girl", born from the amazing talents of illustrator Leigh Young!
Our "Booty Girl" is a Modern Superheroine -- a sassy and sexy crusader bringing awareness and celebration to women's natural curves... and you will get to meet her in the upcoming premiere of "What A Booty!"
Yeah, Leigh! Props to our Canadian Talent! I feel so blessed to have discovered and connected with this young woman. :) I discovered her sassy, curvaceous pin-up-style illustrations online and had to connect with her! Check them out yourself at:
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