Live CBS Interview

Posted on September 14, 2007

Look ma! I’m on TV! The CBS affiliate in Palm Springs invited me to their studio for a live on-the-air-interview. This all happened back at the Palm Springs Short Fest. I debated on whether to say anything here or not, but decided to hold off until I had a copy of the interview in my hand and ready to be posted.

First off, it was an honor and very exciting to be given this opportunity. I’ve never been asked to sit down on set and be interviewed. Despite all my preparation, it didn’t turn out how I expected. We were kind of rushed for time and my long drawn out and very detailed responses could not be implemented!!  (sarcasm intended)

Despite being ready to go, as soon as I sat down in the chair, I started feeling a little nervous. I wasn’t shaking or anything, just one of those “what the heck am I doing” moments. It was too late though, as I say when skiing in places where I probably shouldn’t. “I’m commited!”

Needless to say, I was more comfortable once I started talking. Just a little stiff. However, I did pull off a great impression of a robot! By the time my 2-3 minutes of fame was over, I had finally loosened up. Lessoned learned for next time. There will be a next time, right?

In retrospect, I should of spent more time talking about the film’s premise in the beginning, what you can’t see is the host’s facial expression. I got the impression while watching him that he wanted a really concise answer and so I cut it off short before spitting it all out.

What you see when following this link is only a part of the interview. The only bits and pieces I left out were some banter at the end and the interview with SJ Main (we shared the time together). I also edited down some of the intro which including more of my short. What did he just say? Yes, finally a part of my short is up online! Don’t get too excited, only a very small portion. Stick around, I’ll be posting a higher quality section of the film soon. Maybe even as much as 3 minutes. I swear!


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