BIG NEWS
So I have big news: Cold Antler Farm is going to be a movie! CAF will be the subject of an independent documentary about the making of a small farm. Legally, I can't delve into details about the production, but I can send you to a site to learn more about it and contribute if you like towards the filmmaking process. What it is—is a crew of filmmakers coming to here throughout the first year. They will document the beginning stages of one small Northeast farm. They'll film the new ram, flock and lambs. They'll capture everything from roto-tilling to farmers markets and fairs—making a visual journal of a girl trying to makes things happen. They're interested in capturing the challenges along the way and the back-story that's lead up to it: a sort of lifestyle story about what this life choice means to me and how I got here. Quite the goings-on, quite!
*There's no cash involved for me (it's actually illegal to pay people to appear in documentaries) so please don't think this is some sort of financial boom. I don't want this to come across as a some sort of hubristic announcement of a movie deal, with celebrities and fat checks. That's not the case at all.
*There's no cash involved for me (it's actually illegal to pay people to appear in documentaries) so please don't think this is some sort of financial boom. I don't want this to come across as a some sort of hubristic announcement of a movie deal, with celebrities and fat checks. That's not the case at all.
posted by Jenna at 10:28 AM
48 Comments:
Wow - that is exciting! We will definitely need details!
Wow! That's exciting!
Cool! I hope the documentary is as enjoyable to watch as your blog is to follow and that it has the same spirit.
Can't wait to see it!
Oh my goodness - that is so exciting!!! I cannot wait until my family is taking your journey. So sick of apartment living - can't wait to be gathering eggs and milking cow(s)!!!
Ooh! Congrats! That is very exciting. I can't wait to see it!
How very exciting! Can't wait to see it.
I'm a big documentary nerd. Can't wait to watch it.
But...is it really called Bearnheart? Must a typo, right? Barnheart. Get them to fix that asap.
Never a dull moment at Cold Antler!
How wonderful! And what a great opportunity to spread the Barnheart vibe :)
How cool is that!!! Congrats!
Totally awesome! Can't wait till it comes out. I will definately watch it.
Exciting! Can't wait to see the final project and hear how things go with CAF throughout the first year!
CONGRATS, THAT'S EXCITING NEWS!!
That is awesome!
That is very cool!
So now your farm produces sheep and chickens and dogs and fruits and veggies and movies--don't think I remember a chapter on that in any of my homesteading books. Sounds interesting and fun!
Yes! Links please! It's AFTER the highly acclaimed documentary that you will be requested to host a regular farm-living TV show to make you a millionaire! Congrats!
if i was ever a millionaire it would all go into land and farming...so i could work harder than i did when i was broke!
but hey, that would be a lot of sheep....
I think it would be fabulous for you to get paid for it! What a way to support the farm, by getting the word out to the general public about the revitalization of small farms! Oh well, my two cents. :) I think it's great, Jenna!
HOORAY! My husband and I are looking foward to the release date. We can't wait to see maude and everyone!!! Best of luck!!! Please make sure to tell us when the movie comes out!
Danielle
Woohoo! Congratulations Jenna! You might not be getting money for the movie, but who knows what can come from it?
Jenna, once again you are the raddest girl on the East coast. This is excellent news! I'd love to be the music supervisor for the film - seriously! Where do I sign up?
SQUEEEE!
Woohoo! I'm looking forward to seeing it :-)
Yippppeeee! I am so excited to see it when it comes out. What an amazing experience :) Thank you for putting yourself out there and letting us into your world.
WOWZERS!
But still, that's more exposure for you, which would be great if you ever write another book, right?
"But when a near-death experience opened her eyes..."
Did I miss something???
Congratulations, Jenna. This will be a great opportunity to help educate others who want to be on the land. Along with all the celebrations and heartaches involved being a livestock owner. Good job, girl!
That is great!! Like you Jenna, probably the documentary will turn out to be excellent. I can't wait to see it in the future.
Wow! I can't wait to watch and learn! Big Congrats!
Awesome! It will definitely be part of Netflix queue...
Well, good for you! And us. I can't wait either. A year is so long.
e3D, i nearly died in tennessee jumping off a waterfall in the smokey mountains. less than 6 months later I was in a rented farmhouse in idaho....
long story short: i realized life can end quick, better start farming sooner than later
Jenna, there was the story about the 2 old farmers talking about what they'd do if they won the lottery. First one said he'd go see the world if he won the lottery. Second old man said, "Well, I reckon I'd just keep farming as long as the money held out.". Ain't it the truf?
Congrats on the documentary! How exciting! Goodness, I didn't know about the waterfall. Were you jumping at the sinks? I've lived in Blount County my whole life and I know alot of people have gotten hurt or killed jumping from there.
This sounds like a great adventure. Can't wait to see the final product.
Totally cool, Jenna. I can't wait to see it, so whenever you have details, please let us know!
congratulations hun!
JENNA,
I'VE COME TO NOT BE SURPRISED AT ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS AT CAF BECAUSE THAT'S WHY I FOLLOW YOUR
BLOG BECAUSE OF THE DRAMA, MYSTERY,
& OF COURSE YOUR WORDSMITH SKILLS!!
I PREDICT THIS MOVIE BUSINESS
WILL SPIN OFF INTO SOMETHING MUCH
BIGGER!!!
MAYBE YOU SHOULD WRITE THE SCRIPT!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER,
&
CHEERS WITH A HEALTH DRINK!!!
RONNIE
That's great news Jenna!
I know other people mentioned this in the past few weeks, but I'm piping up now.
When you were in Sandgate, you were not in the Green Mountains, and in Jackson, NY you are not in the Green Mountains.
You really ought to change your tag line, "Green Mountain freehold". As a writer and web designer it really should not be so hard, right?
I am courious Jenna,when you lived in Idaho,did you work at mary janes farm?just wondering?carol
Congratulations, it sounds very exciting.
This is awesome! You have no idea how your determination affects the lives of others...in a very good way.
Hey, Kate...Jenna lives very Green. She's also in the Mountains. So from that perspective, is the graphic OK with you?
AWESOME!
Make sure that you have some control over the final product.
Think of yourself as working with a new editor.
Harpy,
I don't know where you are writing from, but in this neck of the world "Green Mountain freehold" means you are in the Green Mountains. As an upstate New Yorker, I can assure you these are not Vermont's Green Mountains.
It is not rocket science. Very straightforward, and not something a writer and graphic designer should have problems solving.
Kate
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