Yet another case of fact triumphing over fiction. Janny Scott of the NYT writes about the housing situation in NY in Talk About Renting a Hole in the Wall. Apparently, the situation is so bad that people are renting out parts of their apartment!

The article was accompanied by a hilarious illustration of the tenant demonstrating how to board a bed…on the wall! I can just imagine the absurd situations these roommates must find themselves in. Comedic gold, to be sure, but I would need a suitable apartment to shoot in. Anyone in the Boston area willing to help?

Yesterday afternoon: our cast & crew gala screening of That’s Funny, Isn’t It? Wow.

What with the film being only 18 minutes, our reception lasted about six times as long as the screening. But after all, there was plenty to talk about. Our composer, Koray Sazli, got more than one round of praise (even though yesterday’s cut wasn’t the final musical score). Sharon Leckie (Grace) and Darren Kersey (Chuck) shimmered in that spotlight that actors always somehow seem to magically grab, and they had their hands full signing posters and complimentary DVDs. Woe to those who didn’t come, missing this chance to snatch up autographed memorabilia that undoubtedly will be worth big bucks imminently.

Emre had a chance to get some test audience feedback, and is eager to squirrel himself away, once again, in the editing room, for yet another cut (Oh, the sacrifices of those cursed with the artistic vision!).

And what would a gala be without a rowdy photo-op? Here are some pictures by Eugene to whet the appetite: