Updating from Hong Kong on my way back to NZ. Yesterday was something of a gathering of the clan. First up it was a get-together over lunch near the National Theatre, which involved Rawiri Paratene, Pip, Rob and moi. Ra is looking good and clearly enjoying life in London. It was good news to clarify his availability for a November shoot, though it’s a narrow window of opportunity as after that he’s unavailable again. He remains as committed as he always has been to the film. We discussed such vital issues as the speed of growth of his facial hair 🙂
Archive for May, 2009
Dining Out
Posted in Uncategorized on May 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Distractions
Posted in Uncategorized on May 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Had an unexpected sidebar to my time in London when the opportunity arose to attend a football game. The friends I’m staying with in Holloway had access to a spare season ticket for Arsenal. The game, in the spectacular Emirates Stadium just 5 minutes walk from their house, was against Stoke.
From Brum
Posted in Uncategorized on May 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Good meeting yesterday with one of the execs from Screen West Midlands. He remains an enthusiastic supporter of the film, and has been of great help in promoting it. We talked through the various scenarios of how we might proceed in the next few months.
UK Partners
Posted in Uncategorized on May 21, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Well here I am in Birmingham, sitting in the office of Blue Hippo Media, our UK coproducers. The trip over wasn’t too bad, though took about 36 hours to complete. Managed to stay upright and had a good sleep last night. Fortunately I’m remarkably free of jet lag and straight down to work.
Moon Rising
Posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
One of the flow-on effects from the recent investors meeting has been a buzz of people thinking of ways in which they may be able to help, including putting us in touch with other potential investors. Great to have this level of support and enthusiasm.
England Bound
Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Bit of a mad rush getting ready for heading over to the UK. The first part staying up in Birmingham with our UK producers Pip & Rob. A lot to sort out including copro applications, tweaking budget and schedule, script issues, finance plans, sales agents etc. Also a script session on another project that I’m co-writing with my UK friend Dom. Then down to London where we meet up with Rawiri Paratene, who’s currently acting in Romeo and Juliet at the Globe.
Bring It On
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A cracking good night last night with potential investors, friends and associated gate-crashers! The odd glass of bubbly put us in the right frame of mind for an overview of the movie, kicked off by veteran producer Tim Sanders, double BAFTA winner. He compared Moon to Whale Rider which he produced, and talked up the international prospects of our film.
Tonight’s the Night…
Posted in Uncategorized on May 14, 2009| Leave a Comment »
One hour of presentation; $500k to raise – simple. Yes, tonight we go to the private equity investors, for a night of razzle-dazzle and entertainment. The champenoise is chilled, the artwork done, the venue sorted, the powerpoint prepared, the invites issued.
Onward and Upward
Posted in Uncategorized on May 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
By all accounts the meeting between Gillies and the NZ Film Commission went well last night. There are no reports of fisticuffs or injuries. This is a positive step toward the relationship building and mutual trust necessary to working together. One more small but significant step in the long march.
Meeting
Posted in Uncategorized on May 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Spare a thought for the upcoming meeting between director Gillies Mackinnon and CEO of the NZ Film Commission in London. The main agenda is for Graeme Mason (NZFC) to get some idea of Gillies’ commitment to the project and take on the material – how he plans to work with it.