Many many months ago before FE2013,  olefin decided he wanted to help tell a story. A story shared by all the furs who work conventions tirelessly, told to those who enjoy the conventions but might not understand just what kind of work goes into it.  olefin covered event videography as staff, and also covered various snippets in the heat of the moment to show people the behind-the-scenes work that goes into a convention. After paring down hours of footage here is a short but sweet story of the con that you don't see (title based off of sprocketdhusky 's catch phrase).

So as a personal appeal to everyone who reads this journal, take 24 minutes of your time to watch this video, pass it along and share the story with others that all convention staffers share. Let people know how hard staffers work to put on a convention like FE or any other and thank them for their hard work. Instead of focusing on the negative, appreciate the positives and try to offer help to solve those problems that you see.

Working a con is amazingly hard work, but it is also so rewarding. I can only think that in the wake of FCN closing up shop I can only say that conventions always need more volunteers. Now is no better time than any to think hard about whether you're willing to commit to working hard and helping put on a con. This video was never intended to be a recruitment video, but a mere small window into what goes into putting on a convention, so think of it as you may.