Well...I wrote my trailer for Te Whakapouri yesterday. The first draft anyway. I will modify it a bit...but that is the way I will be doing it. I have been studying the trailers on You Tube for feature films and there are a number of different formats to use. There is the one where you can see the action, but it is all voice overs throughout. Than there are the ones which use superimposes throughout. Than the ones that use dialogue. Than the ones which use all the different combinations. Mine will be superimposes plus action. And perhaps a little dialogue.
I went to the launch last night. They were playing classical music...so I couldn't leave fast enough! But I paid my respects and showed my support. One thing I noticed though, there are NO Maori on the crew at all (editing, camera, lighting etc)...which I think is not right as over half the audience will be Maori! So I hope they address that issue.
I had my first audition for Shifty and Shorty at the library. It was for the character Mrs Hunt. A small part. The person who played the part did alright. I really want to do the best (technically) that I can with Shifty and Shorty, as short movies are good experience for the feature film.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
1 Aug 08.
Well tonight is the official launch of the Whangarei TV Station. I will leave home about 3pm...buy my waihine a birthday pressie than go and have a sauna...than go to the launch. I am going to film it with my little mini DV and tripod and mic.
Next week (Wed) I am having a story done by Marae about my movie Te Whakapouri. They are coming up to film me. So that will be positive publicity when it is aired for what I am doing.
I am waiting to hear back about my business grant that I applied for to start up my production company. It has taken six months of hard work...so hopefully I hear back soon. It will be enough for a professional camera, tripod and editing equipment (final cut pro).
I am also in the middle of my movie Shifty & Shorty...just doing the auditions right now. So hopefully I will start filming in about four weeks!
So there is quite a bit to be focused on...although my PRIMARY focus is Te Whakapouri. This weekend I will complete my website and once it is up and running will let everyone know. Plus I will be putting a blurb on You Tube. Also, I have started work (script) on my trailer...because I want to do that so I can show potential investors the possibilities. The way I see it...some of the utter crap that is made for millions (B grade flicks etc)...if they can do it...so will I! Ha ha ha.
Anyway...I got the book 'Rebel Without A Crew' out and have been reading it. It is about a independent film maker who made a movie for $7,000.00, which has now grossed over $6,000,000.00. I have also been researching HEAPS of indie film makers etc and the one common denominator is that they use LATERAL & CREATIVE ways to get their movies made and raise the putea (finances)...so that is the road I am taking too.
Next week (Wed) I am having a story done by Marae about my movie Te Whakapouri. They are coming up to film me. So that will be positive publicity when it is aired for what I am doing.
I am waiting to hear back about my business grant that I applied for to start up my production company. It has taken six months of hard work...so hopefully I hear back soon. It will be enough for a professional camera, tripod and editing equipment (final cut pro).
I am also in the middle of my movie Shifty & Shorty...just doing the auditions right now. So hopefully I will start filming in about four weeks!
So there is quite a bit to be focused on...although my PRIMARY focus is Te Whakapouri. This weekend I will complete my website and once it is up and running will let everyone know. Plus I will be putting a blurb on You Tube. Also, I have started work (script) on my trailer...because I want to do that so I can show potential investors the possibilities. The way I see it...some of the utter crap that is made for millions (B grade flicks etc)...if they can do it...so will I! Ha ha ha.
Anyway...I got the book 'Rebel Without A Crew' out and have been reading it. It is about a independent film maker who made a movie for $7,000.00, which has now grossed over $6,000,000.00. I have also been researching HEAPS of indie film makers etc and the one common denominator is that they use LATERAL & CREATIVE ways to get their movies made and raise the putea (finances)...so that is the road I am taking too.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
31 July 08 (cont).
Well I just had some tu meke (choice) news from Top who has come on board the waka! Ka pai! As the whakatauki says...One alone will fall...but two will help each other climb the mountain.
31 July 08.
Tena koutou katoa. This will be a regular (or is that irregular! Ha ha ha) blog I will do whenever I have the time, to let everyone know where I am with my movie venture Te Whakapouri.
Well, I have just got back from Aucks. The weather was shocking. I went down to make contact with Aho Whakaari Maori Film and Television. I only had three hours sleep. I left at 5.30am. It was pissing down and foggy. Cars were up my ass (so I slammed on my brakes several times just to make them BACK OFF). It was a horrible journey! Anyway went to the hui. Made some good contacts...and even became a paid member! Aho Whakaari are doing positive things for Maori...check them out. Also went to TVNZ. Marae is doing a story about me (in regards to the film).
I came back (thank the good Lord) the next day. Glad to be out of rat city! I have made a contact with a Maori film maker in Windy Welly...who I will call Top! (you know who you are e hoa). She liked the script. So hopefully she will become involved.
Anyway just a short blog today. The hikoi (journey) ahead will be filled with obstacles...but I will keep my eyes on the dream and vision and that will give me the purpose and mana to carry it through.
Well, I have just got back from Aucks. The weather was shocking. I went down to make contact with Aho Whakaari Maori Film and Television. I only had three hours sleep. I left at 5.30am. It was pissing down and foggy. Cars were up my ass (so I slammed on my brakes several times just to make them BACK OFF). It was a horrible journey! Anyway went to the hui. Made some good contacts...and even became a paid member! Aho Whakaari are doing positive things for Maori...check them out. Also went to TVNZ. Marae is doing a story about me (in regards to the film).
I came back (thank the good Lord) the next day. Glad to be out of rat city! I have made a contact with a Maori film maker in Windy Welly...who I will call Top! (you know who you are e hoa). She liked the script. So hopefully she will become involved.
Anyway just a short blog today. The hikoi (journey) ahead will be filled with obstacles...but I will keep my eyes on the dream and vision and that will give me the purpose and mana to carry it through.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tana Tu Productions
Tena koutou katoa. E mihi ana ahau i te Matua nui i te Rangi. Ko Mahuhu ki te Rangi te waka. Ko Ngati Whatua raua ko Te Roroa nga iwi. Ko Taita raua ko Waikaraka nga marae. Ko Maunganui te maunga. Ko Kaihu te awa. Ko Waipoua te ngahere. Ko Omamari te moana. Ko Raroa toku Papa. Ko Betty toku Mama. Ko Penehamine Netana-Patuawa taku ingoa. No reira tena koutou tena koutou tena no tatou katoa.
Kia-ora everyone. Well my name is Penehamine Netana-Patuawa (formerly known as Benjamin Nathan). Throughout the years I have been involved in different areas of the Creative Arts. Now though, my main focus is film-making. I have just written the first draft of a film script called, 'Te Whakapouri...The Darkening', which I intend to make and direct. It will be my first feature film and I am looking forward to the challenge of bringing my dream into reality. I know it is going to take a lot of hard work, effort and determination to do so. But, I am a extremely motivated and focused man and am 100% confident it will happen. For one thing I have found in everything I have done in my life, that once a person fully commits to any type of creative enterprise...Providence brings resources, tautoko and help to that person which he never dreamed possible.
So that is where I am at this stage. If anyone out there is interested in what I am doing, feel free to send me a email and say hi. Kia-ora.
Kia-ora everyone. Well my name is Penehamine Netana-Patuawa (formerly known as Benjamin Nathan). Throughout the years I have been involved in different areas of the Creative Arts. Now though, my main focus is film-making. I have just written the first draft of a film script called, 'Te Whakapouri...The Darkening', which I intend to make and direct. It will be my first feature film and I am looking forward to the challenge of bringing my dream into reality. I know it is going to take a lot of hard work, effort and determination to do so. But, I am a extremely motivated and focused man and am 100% confident it will happen. For one thing I have found in everything I have done in my life, that once a person fully commits to any type of creative enterprise...Providence brings resources, tautoko and help to that person which he never dreamed possible.
So that is where I am at this stage. If anyone out there is interested in what I am doing, feel free to send me a email and say hi. Kia-ora.
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