Recently, I was approached by a colleague to be a judge for the annual UCLA MFA Screenwriting Showcase Competition,  I immediately jumped at the opportunity! I believe that in order to be a great writer, not only must you write, but you must read! Adamantly!

They dropped off 4 television pilots for my reading enjoyment and I dove in! All four scripts couldn’t have been more different. It’s always fascinating for me to see the different ways in which people present their work. I’m not just talking about structure and story, but point of view or lack there of. You can tell almost immediately when a writer is trying to emulate someone else or some idea that has already been done. It’s one thing to be affected by the creative nature of those we admire, it’s another thing entirely to lose one’s own voice and perspective.

This is exactly what sets us apart as artists. Our definitive voice. Our unique perspective. As an artist, a storyteller, there is infinite room to touch the lives of others when it comes from a place of honesty and integrity.

I must say that it gave me insight. It reaffirmed in me my likes and dislikes, where my aversions lie and what arouses me. It provoked and inspired me to continue on my own path. To let my voice be heard for anyone who is so inclined to listen. For that I am grateful.

I woke up yesterday morning with an itch to see the wildflowers. So, we rallied the troops and jumped in the car! We decided to head up north, about an hour outside of Los Angeles, to The Antelope Valley which is famous for its Poppy fields. As we entered the valley, the rolling hills, splattered with hues of orange, purple, blue and yellow, surrounded us. It was stunning! Here’s a pic I took of my husband, who is a professional photographer, taking his own pics.

We just sort of moseyed our way down back roads and small 2-lane highways, stopping along the way, whenever it fancied us. One ridge we drove up, we almost got stuck on! The road was unpaved and let’s suffice it to say that we did not have a suitable vehicle for such roads! But, when we finally made it up to the top of the ridge, it was worth it! The view of the poppies against the back drop of the snow-capped mountains was gorgeous!

After such a grueling expedition (ha!) we were of course, famished, so we made it our goal to find a cool little diner. Boy did we hit the Jackpot! Crazy Otto’s Diner in Lancaster has been voted #1 Breakfast in the Antelope Valley for the last 15 years in a row and it did not disappoint!

The service was impeccable and the food was divine, but I would be remiss not to mention the portions were completely exaggerated, so if you find yourself there, please (!) share!

Booked a starring role in Peter Bruno’s new film “Snuff” which I begin filming April 30th in Los Angeles and before I go any further; No. It’s not porn! Although, it is a very sick and twisted love story about this couple who has truly defined love in a very different way. They have passed the point of no return and as the delve deep into their individual neurosis, the other is shocked and intrigued. I am really looking forward to the shoot. It will be mentally and physically demanding, but that’s what I live for! I love to dive into the unknown, heart pounding, no chance to come up for air and discover, explore, learn, live, create.

working on the new redesign for jenniferfontaine.com i’m pretty excited. It’s been waaay too long since the site has been updated. The new site will hopefully be more streamlined and easier to navigate and I really love the new color scheme. Rusts and browns…very calming to the eye! Will let you know when it is up and ready for human consumption! :)

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