21 Aug 08.

Well...another day, another blog! Ha ha ha. Anyway I filmed my piece for You Tube which I will be editing apopo (tomorrow) and putting online, so it can be linked to my website. I filmed it at the Whangarei TV station. I did it professionally (lights and background etc)...so people will know I am serious about what I am doing.
I have a hui (meeting) on Monday with a potential investor...so fingers crossed. Plus half of all profit from my video production company (weddings etc) will be put directly into my savings account until all the putea is raised.
I have produced, directed and edited two shows for the Whangarei TV station. A small 3 min doco about the Tibetan peace march, plus a 10 min doco about the Maori writers who came to town. They came out alright, considering I only had my camera (and no lighting or sound man). I am also putting a proposal forward for a regular half hour show about positive Maori talent to be shown on Whangarei TV (if that is successful I will use the money toward my trailer, than once the full amount is raised, focus 100% on that and sub contract my other show out).
I re-edited my advert on The Big Idea. I had a 'abrupt' email from a fella (and he wants to audition for a main part!) so decided I needed to clarify issues that he raised. I know this is going to be a challenge to make...but I also know it can and will be done. I am PASSIONATE about the script...it is powerful and a story I am determined to tell...simple as that. Also, so MANY movies are made everyday...and each requires financing. It will take hard work and effort...and above all...faith and belief in myself and those who want to make it happen with me.
Thought for the day...Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.