12/10/2024
From Doubts to Dreams: My Unforgettable Night at the Britto Premiere 🎥✨
It’s no secret— I was going through it, internally wrestling with doubts I thought I couldn’t share. And then, I get this text from Patrick:
"Curt, I read your post. We’ve 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 decision—I’d 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 just… told the truth. This is an opportunity I can’t 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 happened—my wife and a close friend rallied behind me. They pooled together the resources I needed, making it clear: this wasn’t just a trip; it was a moment I needed to step into. No more excuses, I’m headed to Miami!
Fast Forward to December 5th 6pm ! My first time on South Beach, my first movie premiere—Romero Britto, no less. The atmosphere was electric. The energy, the lights, the illustrious guest—it overwhelmed my senses. I closed my eyes. I slowed my breathing. and my inner voice whispered: “You belong here.”
The Britto documentary was alive with emotion, laughter, and heart. It was more than a story—it 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 wasn’t over. The afterparty at Britto’s 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 I’ll call South Beach HQ, surrounded by my Muse family, we raised a toast—to 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 isn’t just about storytelling frameworks or filmmaking techniques. It’s about people. It’s about a community that believes in you when you don’t believe in yourself. It’s about a family that reminds you that while no one is coming to save you, you don’t have to do it alone. They’ll stand beside you, help you recharge, and push you back into the fight when you’re 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. You’ve given me the courage to keep going, and to pay it forward every chance I get.
This is a night I will always remember.
