Working On The Website

 Hello, my loyal listeners! I’m back again with another update, and this time it’s all about the website for our war film. Let me tell you — making a website is way harder than I expected. I thought it would be as simple as dragging and dropping elements, but it quickly turned into hours of trial and error.

The first challenge was figuring out the design. We wanted the site to match the gritty, historical feel of the movie, so we spent a lot of time looking at color palettes and fonts. It was tricky balancing that vintage war vibe without making the site feel outdated.

I also had to learn a bit of coding, which was a whole adventure in itself. There were moments when the layout completely broke, and I had no clue how to fix it. But after some late-night research and a lot of YouTube tutorials, I slowly started piecing everything together.

One of the coolest discoveries during this process was the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. While researching ways to promote our movie, I stumbled upon it and got super inspired. The idea that our film could maybe be showcased at a festival like that pushed me to make the website even better.

We made sections for the cast and crew, behind-the-scenes photos, and even a blog to document our filmmaking journey. It felt like bringing the entire project full circle, giving people a look into all the hard work that went into making this film.

The hardest part was connecting all our social media accounts to the website. We wanted people to easily find our updates, trailers, and behind-the-scenes content, but integrating everything was way more complicated than expected. I spent hours figuring out how to embed feeds and link accounts without breaking the layout.

We added a page about historical accuracy, where we shared details about the costumes, props, and even the authentic German chocolate Jaydon found. It felt important to highlight all the little things we did to make the film feel real.

There were moments when I doubted if the site would ever come together, especially when features wouldn’t work the way I wanted. But every time I hit a wall, I reminded myself of how far we’d come with the movie itself.

We also linked out to the film’s social media pages so people could stay updated on the premiere. That part was surprisingly fun because it made everything feel more official.

The team was super supportive throughout the whole process, giving feedback on the layout and content. It was nice to know I wasn’t doing it all alone, even if I was the one clicking through endless settings and plugins.

We included a countdown to the premiere, which made everything feel more real. Seeing the days tick down made me even more excited to finally share the movie with everyone.

I made sure to add a contact form in case anyone wanted to reach out for collaborations or screenings. Who knows? Maybe a festival organizer will stumble across it.

The website’s blog section became a digital scrapbook of our filmmaking experience. It felt good to archive everything we’d been through — the location scouting, the costume mishaps, the editing struggles.

We even added a small section about film festivals, with a special highlight on the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. It felt fitting to pay homage to something that inspired us to dream a little bigger.

Now that the site is live, it feels like we’ve created an entire ecosystem for the film. It’s not just a movie anymore; it’s a whole project with layers of storytelling both on and off screen.

I learned a ton about web design, patience, and perseverance. It wasn’t easy, but every obstacle made the final product more meaningful.

I hope people enjoy exploring the site as much as we enjoyed making it. It’s a love letter to the entire process, capturing all the highs and lows of bringing this story to life.

If anything, this experience taught me that creativity doesn’t stop when the camera turns off. It carries through every step, from editing to marketing to building a space where our film can live online.

I can’t wait to see where this project goes next — maybe even to Fort Lauderdale. Until then, I’ll keep you all posted. Thanks for sticking with us through every step of this wild filmmaking ride!