So… What is it like to spend 10 years researching, writing, filming, scripting, casting, editing and finally debuting your work for friends, family and complete strangers? It was rather liberating. One of the funny things is that I don’t really care what they thought. Some came up to me and talked about what they didn’t …
Category: Film Production
What Families Do
I grew up with a large extended family. I grew up hearing the adult whisperings. Sometimes there was muffled laughter, sometimes muted cries. Shock, grief, joy, love. It is what family is to me. Living in the Colonies among people I was not related to by blood provided a different experience, an experience beyond family …
THE LAND OF REFUGE Screening
Reserve your tickets for the exclusive screening of THE LAND OF REFUGE The Mormon Colonies in Mexico Documentary If you would like to attend the 7:00pm screening of THE LAND OF REFUGE at the Harkins Theater at Superstition Springs Harkins, Mesa, on the 29th of November please provide the following information. Name(s): Contact Email: Contact …
The Land of Refuge
Feeling Groovy
I love the editing process. Cyndi, not so much. This last week was grueling. Sometimes I couldn’t find the voice over, or the clip or the picture or my mind. I realized that when I became fatigued I made foolish mistakes. I understand the concept of breaks. It isn’t so much about you as it …
Into the Fire
Quiet on the set! You have no idea how silly that sounds when you are saying it in your own kitchen. There is a purpose to it all. Mostly it is to inform everyone to shut up, pay attention and tape is rolling. Then Chris’ phone goes off. He can’t answer it because he is …
Praying for a Miracle
I have spent a few years contemplating on a rather personal and definitely private matter. It is the concept of well, prayer. It isn’t really an inquiry about if someone is in this communication with me; it was more like why is it necessary at all? I mean, when you think about it, if you …
Perks of Production
One of the “perks” I did not anticipate with the project is getting to know people. Complete strangers write to me to tell me their stories or connection to the colonies. As a result, we have recorded many interviews that add more depth to the story. It has been a pleasure to meet, talk with …
Driving Miss Cyndi
While we were in Africa, Cyndi rented a car. I was her co-pilot reminding her to drive backwards. That told her BIG brain to stay on the wrong (left) side of the road. I was also in charge of getting us to where she wanted to go and then getting us back. I failed miserably. …
Flying Film Crew
Taking a film crew to Mexico was one of the most traumatic experiences I have ever had. I now can appreciate what Cyndi went through two years ago in Africa. The minute we crossed the border, I felt completely responsible for these people. The weight of it all did not end until we arrived back …