This is my little brother, Shauni.
He graduated from college a couple of years with a BA in English. He then spent some time studying in Spain and traveled all around Europe on the weekends. Then he decided to settle in Southern CA where he started working on his first screen play while he waited tables at night.
Shauni is one of the funniest guys I know. He was the kid that made everyone laugh in class, but when the teacher looked he always had a straight face. He’s also thoughtful, contemplative, and creative. I treasure all the talks I’ve had with Shauni about writing and the overall creative process. He’s an artist through and through.
Some would say he needed to get a job that used his degree instead of waiting tables. But he’s got a gift, and he decided to go for it with his writing.
And then the call came.
A couple weeks ago, he received a call from a respectable producer. The guy loves his screenplay and offered him a contract. Shauni signed last week, and I’m still freaking out inside! There are a lot of hoops a screen play has to go through before it hits the box office, but the fact that a real producer called and loved it is worth gold. Now Shauni is busy at work on his second screenplay, and I’m so excited for his new project.
I was thinking about the producer calling, and I thought about how powerful it is when someone in the profession says “Your work is amazing. This is worth something to me! And it’s going to speak to others.” Your family and friends can tell you you’re gifted and going to go far until their blue in the face, but it’s hard to keep going when we’re still waiting for those in the industry to validate your work. And when it comes, it’s the best thing ever. But can we hang on until it comes?
I just wanted to say a big congrats to you Shauni! I’m super proud of you! I love you! And I had to include the shot below so people would see the not-so-serious side of you too! 🙂 (love nuna)
p.s. in case any of you were wondering, yes, he is single! 🙂 How’s that for a big sister plug?!
Mera… your bro looks a lot like you. I see the resemblance! hehe
Im so glad ive met you and Brian. Esp you because when I read your words, I can hear your voice and not just your voice but your heart and I dont know too many people who have that talent. Its pretty amazing! Anyway… now that the summer wedding seasons over I hope to make it to the next PUG meeting when ever that is…
All the best and GOOD LUCK to your brother. I admire that, he worked hard, went his way and is living his dream! I did the same on a small scale. Have a Masters degree in communications and now I’m in photography!
And btw, your brother is really cute! 😉
Todd, you are so great! I read your post and wanted to carry it around in my pocket for all those rainy days. 😉 Thanks for all your kind words. We miss you two. The next PUG is a week from today. Hope to see you both!
And Jessica, he is cute! 🙂
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