Why I Send Postcards.

Google defines a postcard as “a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard meant to be mailed without an envelope. It usually features a picture or photo on one side and a small space for a short written note, an address, and a stamp on the other side” However, I have seen this term start to popup in the film world, serving as a medium of still collective shots of unique locations. I first came across postcards from the filmmaker Rugile (Rue) Kaladyte who posts them on instagram as well as her website. 

I have been filming movement of my adventures for the past three years, and doing nothing with the footage. I was unable to look at my footage and allow it to speak for itself - viewing everything as a need for a three act structure, talking heads, and elaborate meanings. However I soon realized this footage was important for me as a growing filmmaker. 

It takes 10,000 hours to “master” a craft. 

Picking up my camera and filming the world around me might not result in a product that blows the socks off the viewer, but it sets me up to grow on the skills this requires.

This project has allowed me to go back to old untouched finished and create a product. It allows me to reflect on that old footage, and use it to guide me as I continue to create. Posting my writing and videos here allows me to full circle a postcard - creating and image and text.

It also allows me to practice creative writing, something I have struggled to locate a subject to focus on.

These might not be the most entertaining things in the world - but I hope they give you a glimpse into a new place, new thought, or inspire you to continue to master your craft.