This is part of a series of posts from my journal and recollections leading up to and during SXSW in March 2008 when I attended with my film, Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie.  –Jay Delaney

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Jan. 13, 2008: It’s a strange thing, juggling law school with prepping for SXSW.  (I’m feeling kind of like Clark Kent law student by day and Superman filmmaker by night.)  I’ve been scouring the internet during any free time I can find for advice on how to make the most of the SXSW experience.  Because this is my first feature-length film and my first time in a festival like SXSW, it’s a little overwhelming to try to make sure I’m doing all I should be doing to prepare.

A few of the questions I’ve been facing lately:

• Do I need to find a film PR person?
• Do I need a sales agent / producer’s rep?
• How do I get the HDCAM ready to screen?
• How do I get a decent website up and what should it include?
• How do I edit together a slick trailer?
• What kinds of marketing materials do I need to create and how?

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This is part of a series of posts from my journal and recollections during SXSW in March 2008 when I attended with my film, Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie.  –Jay Delaney

Dec. 7, 2007: Just got a phone call from Charlie Sotelo, one of SXSW’s film programmers.  He saw the screener of “Not Your Typical Bigfoot Movie,” enjoyed the film, and asked if I’d like to have the world premiere at SXSW.  Really thrilled and honored!  After Charlie and I hung up, I called my girlfriend Erin to tell her the good news.  I can’t imagine a better Friday or a better way to start the weekend.