The pressure is on my film friends! Today is July 27th, which means that there are only 5 days left to get your films submitted to the Skyline Indie Film Fest!

Personally, I think deadlines are amazing devices. They put the pressure on. They are the creator of “all-nighters” and the best friend of coffee. Sometimes you need a deadline that sneaks up on you to really get your creative juices flowing. Here are some quotes about the importance of deadlines:

“We need to distinguish between stress and stimulation. Having deadlines, setting goals, and pushing yourself to perform at capacity are stimulating. Stress is when you’re anxious, upset, or frustrated, which dramatically reduce your ability to perform.”
-Andrew Bernstein

“Without deadlines and restrictions I just tend to become preoccupied with other things”
-Val Kilmer

“I am one of those people who thrive on deadlines, nothing brings on inspiration more readily than desperation.”
-Harry Shearer

“Also, I need deadlines, just like everybody else, especially coming from magazines, newspapers, and stuff like that. I need daily or weekly deadlines to get stuff done, or I continue to do things and not go off on a year of unproductivity.”
-Dave Eggers

So, I hope these quotes inspire you to polish off that editing, shoot that last scene, or come up with a memorable title for your film! Submit at http://skylineindiefilmfest.org/submit/ by August 1st. We can’t wait to see your films and watch how you foster your indie spirit.