Reverie goes International!

Today I just received news that my short film, "Reverie", will be screened in China during a special showcase screening of "the Best of SCAD" films and animations! "Reverie" has screened in Canada which is technically considered "international" but it's too close to home (DC)to say so. But now that it is screening in China...I can really say that my film has been screened internationally! Whoopie! Now all that's left on my list is to be invited to one of these international film festivals and get a free trip somewhere!!! Whoop whoop!

Stealing Stories

Question:

I'm sure you've opened your inbox to find a silly story or two forwarded to you by a friend, whose friend sent it to him, and so on and so forth. But where do these stories originate? I've had a few that have come across my mind that would make BRILLIANT 1-2 minute short comedies, but I don't want them to get to festival status and have it bite me in the butt.

Is it really that serious. They aren't really festival worthy pieces, rather just something cheap and fun to do to add to my reel of work.

What are your opinions? Should I worry too much about this, or just go out and shoot! Or if you have any suggestions on how I can find out the author of such things that have been passed on by hundreds of millions of people...

Thanks guys!