15 Aug 08.

In a way, making this movie is my own personal Mt Everest. I have to plan it properly, solicit support, plus do all the hard work that is involved with it. It will require enormous determination and persistence to pull it off. Can it be done? Yes, it is done everyday...in fact more than everyday. Over 6,000 feature films are made every year throughout the world!
So, it is realistic and achievable.
The key is to undertake one step at a time. Also, even though in the past I have been satisfied when I have done my best (even though I have not succeeded)...In this, only success will satisfy me.
The key, I believe, is to keep the vision of what I want to make and create CLEARLY in mind. To visualize it consistently until it is made into reality.
Thought for the day...Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, can be achieved.

14 Aug 08.

Well...it is 10:48 p.m. as I write this blog. The fire is blazing and Doodle the cat is outside somewhere. He has been peeing inside so has been relegated outside for now.
I spoke to Jan a German cinematographer...We had a good korero about the trailer. He told me it will be a good idea to use a 'Red' camera...so I will go with that. If things work out between us, than I will ask him on board, as I loved his work that I saw...the composition and mood was ka pai.
Top is still on track with her mahi. Found out she is whanau (family) a cousin...so kia-ora cuz!
I will be spending all weekend sending out emails to the Maori businesses in Whangarei to solicit their support. I have been given a list of all the local Maori businesses...so I will be busy this weekend!
Anyway...thought for the night...Persistence and determination are omnipotent.