this is the location where we will shoot the final shot of the film. The black sand was really cool, unfortunately I'm still finding it in my shoes.
The students on a "bit of a holiday" at the zoo
The Auckland skylineIf you didn't know i am in New Zealand working with NZ students on a summer project. We have 12 students who are here to learn about film making and the creative process. I taught today on the role of the director of photography, and about basic lighting for film and video. In the next week the students will be in groups working on 3 short films.
I am also here to make a sort film called The Rap. It is the story of ex-mongrel mob leader Tuhoe Issac. Tuhoe was once one of the most notorious gang members in New Zealand, who late in his life became a believer. The film is based on the true story of Tuhoe, and is centered around one of his many prison sentences. Tuhoe got 7 years for a fellow gang members crime. Part of the gang culture is that you get honor by serving the sentence for a brother in the gang. His live changes when he finds out that Christ took "the rap" for him, and died for his freedom. It is a pretty great opportunity to be here working on both of these projects. Thank you all for making it possible to be hear and tell this story.
Please keep Sunee and Adelaide in prayer as they are away visiting family and no doubt missing me unbearably. Adelaide is also pretty sick right now so she is having trouble sleeping and is feeling pretty bad. You can also pray that all will work out with the film here. New Zealand culture is very laid back and works on handshakes "no problem bro". It makes me nervous to not have everything nailed down as we go along, and don't think i don't know what a dork that makes me.
I am also here to make a sort film called The Rap. It is the story of ex-mongrel mob leader Tuhoe Issac. Tuhoe was once one of the most notorious gang members in New Zealand, who late in his life became a believer. The film is based on the true story of Tuhoe, and is centered around one of his many prison sentences. Tuhoe got 7 years for a fellow gang members crime. Part of the gang culture is that you get honor by serving the sentence for a brother in the gang. His live changes when he finds out that Christ took "the rap" for him, and died for his freedom. It is a pretty great opportunity to be here working on both of these projects. Thank you all for making it possible to be hear and tell this story.
Please keep Sunee and Adelaide in prayer as they are away visiting family and no doubt missing me unbearably. Adelaide is also pretty sick right now so she is having trouble sleeping and is feeling pretty bad. You can also pray that all will work out with the film here. New Zealand culture is very laid back and works on handshakes "no problem bro". It makes me nervous to not have everything nailed down as we go along, and don't think i don't know what a dork that makes me.
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