Alas, it's time to say goodbye...

As far as exciting news, I'll say this: we've sold the film and it will be released theatrically in the fall. I can't go into more details right now, as I don't want to steal the thunder from the official press release, but I think...well, I'll just leave it at that right now. Should be announced in the trades in the next day or two. It's very cool.

Had a great day yesterday and was too busy to blog. Went to the AICN panel and it was a blast. I've been reading that site for years so it was funny to see Harry and the boys get up and tell some war stories. Then I went to see 'Air Guitar Nation" which was awesome, definitely check it out if you can. Then, after a short nap, we met all our old friends at the AFI party. We premiered "Fuck" at the AFI Fest this last year so there was some great karma to being able to thank them for their part in getting our movie out there. I think the film will always be associated as getting picked up at SxSW, which is great, but it was at AFI where we first popped our fuck cherry.

Even though we weren't eligible for any awards, we attended the closing ceremony. It's always cool and inspiring to see others get awards. I love seeing smiles on the faces of filmmakers, because for most of our lives there's just a confused and bewildered look there. Matt Dentler was incredibly nice in giving a special shout out to our film, so if you're reading Matt, thanks man, much obliged as they say here, it really means alot. Then at midnight, we had our second screening and it was packed, we had to turn away a huge crowd. We tried to get a second screening set up, as we had a second tape with us, but it proved to be impossible, so Steve K gave away a huge pile of Fuck shirts and everyone seemed happy.

The screening itself was fun, though the audience seemed a little more subdued than our other screenings. My guess is the midnight hour had taken it's toll, I know it had for me. But almost everyone stayed for the Q&A and had incredibly nice things to say. It's very cool, after you spend so many hours alone in a little dark room editing a film, to see so many people so enthusiastic and laughing. The audiences here at SxSW have been just perfect for our film. It plays again at midnight on Thursday, if you can make it, but I'll be safely home in bed. In fact, I plan to get in bed at 4pm today when I get home and don't plan to get out for about three days.

So, yes, we did our best to keep Austin weird while we were here. I'd like to tell all the other filmmakers that I met in person or through their films that it as a pleasure just to be included with y'all. There was some serious talent and passion on display here this year and I hope you had as great as experience as we had. Rock on, motherfuckers and keep up the good work. And a huge thanks to everyone, from Matt to every last volunteer at SxSW,. You guys offered up a Texas-sized heapin' of luv and it won't soon be forgotten. If Austin-ites are as weird as they say they are, you guys are the fuckin' weirdest!

And so, for now, I'll say farewell. In a few hours I'll board my American Airlines flight and head back to Santa Monica. But I can honestly say it feels like I've found a second home here and hope to be back soon.

Adios, y'all.