Kari Kennon — Louisiana Film Connection

"Ground Zero" Poster - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-10-17

My feature that I wrote (No, I'm not delusional - that was an actual assigment - an "exercise" if you will) is called "Ground Zero"... Read More >>

Onward and Upward - Finishing the Sizzle Reel - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-10-17

This program has been rewarding.  Wish I had other students to go have a drink with now that it's over.  Seems there are just two of us in the area who have completed the Film Connection program... Read More >>

Louisiana Film Prize 2018 - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-08-21

When I finish my promotional material I plan to pitch my "sizzle reel" to a Film Connection producer and get some feedback... Read More >>

Pre Production - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-08-21

At the moment it looks like I'm taking a little bit of a hiatus from shooting scenes.  We have 4 scenes already for the sizzle reel/trailer that I will pitch in October... Read More >>

Pre-Production - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-07-15

Now that I have a rough idea as to what I want to film in August, I have to cooridnate a number of different realms... Read More >>

Bug Bites - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-06-16

I have bug bites in places where no bugs were ever felt.  Doesn't that sound poetic somehow?  Whatever, I've never been good at metaphors... Read More >>

Another Short Film - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-06-14

    Be prepared for formatting issues b/c I can't ever make paragraphs on here.  What a Spring this has been... Read More >>

The Writing Process - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-06-03

Write what you know but what if you end up wallowing in your own past for weeks on end? Write what you know but is it ok for your protagonist to be named after you? If narcissism and reflection on personal experiences leads somehow to more authenticity, is it ok or is it self indulgent?  I am working with my screenwriting mentor on five more occasions... Read More >>

Hill Country Film Festival - Fredericksburg, TX - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-05-02

  Planning travel adventures a month or two in advance is a good idea.  Best to factor in future restlessness before restlessness leads you to have impulsive last minute adventures... Read More >>

Hidden Blessings - Posted by Kari Kennon on 2017-04-13

Buona Serra? Is that how you say good evening in Italiano? So I haven't been great at keeping this blog but I feel like I should comment on a film I worked on today for the Louisiana Film Prize called "Hidden Blessings"... Read More >>