27 Oct 08

Well...Mr. Netana-Patuawa does not even know if anyone even reads this blog...or looks at his website.
Today is the 27th of Oct 08...so this gives Mr. Netana-Patuawa exactly 65 days to write, produce, shoot and direct a short movie. If people can make short movies in 48 hrs, than he can make one in 65 days!
The key to a excellent movie is the manipulation of light, effects and sound...they have to be done in such a way as to inspire the wairua (soul) of a person. The most effective movies and documentaries are those that touch people's ngakau me wairua (heart and soul).
As for Te Whakapouri...it seems like a distant dream...unattainable and impossible. However, one way it could be done, is to shoot it with actors and actresses who are willing to do it for free...for the trailer that is. Plus, for Mr. Netana-Patuawa to shoot it himself with his camera. No-one else...just himself. Than this way, it would be self funded. The only costs would be kai, travel, prop hire and the costumes...but Mr. Netana-Patuawa could even look for a sponsor for these things too. Still, how would it come out? Mr. Netana-Patuawa believes it is better to do whatever he does diligently, rather than some half baked project. Still, it is a possibility to do it this way. Who knows, it might even come out right! So, that is just one way of looking at it.
As for Mr. Netana-Patuawa's business...it is not happening right now...his camera, Canon XL1 is in the shop getting fixed, won't be back for at least another week. It may cost hundreds to get fixed. The capture port is being fixed.
Mr. Netana-Patuawa has internal issues which he is also in the process of attempting to overcome. His inner demons as it were. Still, these are common to all those who are in pursuit of heroic ideals.
Thought for the day...Let us dare to dream the impossible dream and to fight the unbeatable foe.