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I'm Starting Over by Clark Childers

Today, I'm starting over. When Fox Movie Channel first asked us to post for a blog, I didn't really know where to begin, so I figured I'd start at the beginning. Well, today I shot my last episode of Life After Film School and though it feels like an end, it also seems like the perfect place to begin. I mean, the show is called "Life After Film School" and we've spent the last year asking our guests what we should learn before we graduate and what to expect from "life" after.

For all five of you who have actually read my previous post and are eagerly awaiting the second half of my "to be continued..." first entry, I hate to disappoint, but you'll live. The truth is everyone who makes it in Hollywood has a story, everyone has a path, and everyone's path is different. I guarantee they are all equally interesting. I will say, I've had some pretty amazing experiences in the six years I've lived and worked in Hollywood, but I'll save those for another post.

Right now, all I want to think about is today and how you couldn't have asked for a better last day. It was great because we only had one episode to shoot (normally we have two or three) which makes for a much more relaxed production. Then, the fact that our guest, Jon Landau (co-producer of AVATAR) was equally, if not more mellow, made for a fun and natural interview. Because there was no rush, we got to ask all the questions we wanted and he even heckled our producer, Josh, anytime he gave us a hard time. We also got to meet the new cast of student hosts for season three of Life After Film School. They came in specifically to meet us, ask questions and spend the day watching to see how the show is made. Though their presence brought great energy and excitement to the set, it was also confirmation that our time at LAFS was up.

So now, as I re-start this blog, I give my very best to the new cast; especially my AFI replacements. I'm pledging now to not worry so much about my past, but focus on my present and future. There are so many different ideas and possibilities swirling in my head, sometimes it's hard to keep anything straight. The only thing I know for sure is that tomorrow really is the first day of the rest of my Life After Film School.

P.S. I just want to say thank you Chuck, Josh, Adam, Maureen, , C.J., Tom, Oren, Jesse and especially the crew behind lighting, sound, makeup and crafty. Thanks to this blog, getting rid of me won't be as easy as expected!