12/10/2024
From Doubts to Dreams: My Unforgettable Night at the Britto Premiere š„āØ
Itās no secretā I was going through it, internally wrestling with doubts I thought I couldnāt share. And then, I get this text from Patrick:
"Curt, I read your post. Weāve got a few VIP spots left for the Britto Doc premiere. I think this would be good for you. Can you find a way to make it to Miami and be a part of this experience with us."
I stared at my phone, frozen. My first premiere? Miami? Britto? Are you kidding me? My heart raced, but so did the doubts. How can I afford this? What do I even say to my leadership at work?
I wrestled with myself all night.
Fear clawed at me, reminding me of all the reasons to stay small, to stay safe. But the next morning, I made a decisionāIād try. I prayed for the right words to ask my boss at work, but nothing magical came to me. So, I took a deep breath, walked into her office, and justā¦ told the truth. This is an opportunity I canāt miss. And guess what? She was incredibly supportive! Yes, my first victory!! Now I have to figure out my flight and accommodations.
And then something beautiful happenedāmy wife and a close friend rallied behind me. They pooled together the resources I needed, making it clear: this wasnāt just a trip; it was a moment I needed to step into. No more excuses, Iām headed to Miami!
Fast Forward to December 5th 6pm ! My first time on South Beach, my first movie premiereāRomero Britto, no less. The atmosphere was electric. The energy, the lights, the illustrious guestāit overwhelmed my senses. I closed my eyes. I slowed my breathing. and my inner voice whispered: āYou belong here.ā
The Britto documentary was alive with emotion, laughter, and heart. It was more than a storyāit was a celebration of art, life, and preserving in life to see your dreams come true. The Muse team outdid themselves. They captured not just a story but the essence of an artist who radiates positivity. They crushed it so hard, they literally set off the fire alarms. (Yes, really. The theater had to be evacuated.)
But the night wasnāt over. The afterparty at Brittoās gallery was pure magic. I watched Britto move through the room like he was floating, his warmth and positivity radiating in every direction. Muse had captured not just his story but his essence.
And then came the moment that cemented everything. Back at what Iāll call South Beach HQ, surrounded by my Muse family, we raised a toastāto Patrick, Evan, Beau, Catlin, Sarah, and the team who made this film. We shared stories, challenges, hopes, and victories. And in that moment, it was made clear to me. Muse isnāt just about storytelling frameworks or filmmaking techniques. Itās about people. Itās about a community that believes in you when you donāt believe in yourself. Itās about a family that reminds you that while no one is coming to save you, you donāt have to do it alone. Theyāll stand beside you, help you recharge, and push you back into the fight when youāre ready.
There are moments in our life where fear takes over. We don't call it that probably because of Ego and we make an excuse to avoid the very thing we need to catapult us to a new state of being. I was looking for a reason to back out and not go but I made it and it was exactly what I needed. This is a turning point for me.
To Muse, to Patrick, to every person who poured into me (Catlin, Mo, Evan, Beau, Patrick, Pablo, Lane, Sarah, Yami, Kyle, Kevin) thank you. Youāve given me the courage to keep going, and to pay it forward every chance I get.
This is a night I will always remember.
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