Notes from Switzerland!
The wrap up...
There’s been a bit of resistance to write about the last few weeks, and I just now realized it’s because I don’t want to concede to the fact that my time in Switzerland is over. Words seem meaningless as I eat the last bar of Swiss chocolate at my desk in Los Angeles. As always, I’d rather show than tell so here we go…
Dreamago’s Plume & Pellicule screenwriting workshop and film festival has begun. The president of Dreamago is Pascale Rey and she is a force of nature! This incredible woman created Dreamago twenty-two years ago for her love of screenwriters, film and all artists. Her thoughtful generosity is felt throughout her team and became infectious in all of us.
Every day is planned for the screenwriters to work with her amazing hand picked consultants. Arturo Arango, Christopher Hampton, Maggie Soboil, Julie Ponsonnet, Peter Straughan with Pascale not only conducting her own wonderful workshops but showing up as an actress to help find the right tone and truthful moments with my screenplay, Grace.
Every evening there is a film as well as an afternoon screening of Dangerous Liaisons with Christopher Hampton and Stephen Frears in attendance. Pascale creates an intimate space to discuss the work in a candid, relaxed and inspiring environment.
We met so many kind, funny, smart and talented people. That’s the thing, it’s ALL about the people…
Needless to say, this has been a life changing experience and I am forever grateful to Cynthia, Pascale and all of these wonderful people who have a shared love for storytelling and for life!
Merci Switzerland!
Now, I get to rewrite…
Wishing everyone a wonderful, inspired week!
xo
Christina
It was life changing and I'm so grateful we got to do this together - yes, onwards to the rewrite! Exciting and thrilling to dig in again. Thank you for writing this beautiful tribute!
Love it! Congratulations again!