Oh bloit!!

My PC has suddenly broken! I woke up on saturday morning full of enthusiasm, thinking 'today I'm going to write that treatment!' but my computer wouldn't turn on!
I did at least write the treatment out on paper over the weekend, then came into university today and typed it up. It's been very helpful with getting all my jumbled up thoughts and ideas down on paper and sorting them out into a structure. Here's an extract of the first few paragraphs:
A ten minute documentary giving a realistic and deeply personal portrayal of long distance relationships. It will be aimed at students and young people who are struggling in one of these relationships and designed to appeal to a world wide audience.

The film starts by displaying the opening titles in an instant messenger programme. A pan out (?) reveals a young person typing on a computer. Over this, a brief narration describes how modern technology like e-mail and webcams have led to a boom in long distance relationships, often on other sides of the world. The panning shot moves to a wall, showing various photos, letters, postcards etc. The narrator goes on to say that someone in one of these relationships can receive a lot of criticism, even from the people close to them. The narrator asks if long distance relationships can really work, or are they really just a last resort.

I'm not entierly happy with it, I thik it sounds too much like an educational video. But still, my enthusiasm and drive are still there so I can sort it out.
I've realised that pushing back my planned shooting dates has been a very smart move. A few weeks ago I was freaking out just thinking about this film, but I've taken some time to sort it out properly and now I feel much better about it. I feel like I can actually do it because I actually know what I'm doing now!
I have a deadline for another module next week, but my plan right now is to finish the treatment, script etc in the next few weeks. Then I can move onto finding a cast and crew. I'm hoping that I'll have most of my footage shot before the Easter break (it already feels like years since Christmas break!) I hope the film making gods will be kind to me!
On a final note, I was watching the Baftas last night (since I had no computer) and was very happy that a film by a female director won so many awards, including best director and best film. Go go women filmmakers!!