[Jesse Peterson]

Being your first picture, I'd imagine it's mostly up to you how much exposure you want to get for it. It's not just hollywood that won't be knocking on the door, you'll still have to hustle. I'm with you on the artistic integrity bit. But you'll likely have to do many bad films before you get a good one. This may be a great opportunity to learn and manage your time and workflows when it comes to film. I'm on the sound editing side and being able to work with people and do what you say you're going to do on time seems like half the gig. There is a lot to learn and you don't want to be totally green when they ask you to score Gone with the Wind 2. It'll be good to have experience with working it from start to finish. I think you should take the gig and consider it an education that you'll be paid for. People on this board will have your back, I know they did for me.