Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Papua New Guinea "Let's Chew Again"

Back in Papua New Guinea for the second time we saw things with older eyes. We saw a new area, made a new family and visited the old. More footage, more focused on the heroes that bring it all together. Next time we will continue to grow.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Somaliland

It's not Somalia. It's Somaliland and they like peace -



I was there for almost 3 weeks it was good for me. I met a lot of interesting people and talked about philosophy while chewing Jaad all night (Friday tradition).

I did not want to leave but I had to get back to finishing other things where they were.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

G-Kenya

I am in Kenya in the North East, staying in a smallish town called Garrisa for one month with my father (haven's seen him in a year prior to this) who is working with G-Youth.

It's a nice hot, dry place (though being rainy season, occasionally it's wet.) The residents are mostly friendly tall Somali's who love to walk. I am back to being "small girl."

There will be a Youth Day (formerly known as a summit) in two weeks. 700 are invited but it's "expected" that only 300 will show up! Everyone is excitedly worried.

In the frenzy we are playing ultimate frisbee (despite a confusing start), strategically planning construction of a volleyball net with tires/ pole/ cement, drinking milk tea, camel milk, fresh lemonade, whilst discussing the projects and aspirations of the younger generation.

We start major shooting tomorrow. Bring it on G.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Village Update

Pete Dicampo is in Ghana now and just spent almost a week with my village buddies. He said Abdualai is actually getting paid to shoot videos! But he still doesn't know how to edit so he has to give up a cut of the pay. Abdulai told Pete that I taught him how to edit but that he isn't sure how to turn the computer on! Perhaps Pete will give him his old laptop.... thrilling.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Year of the Tiger

I am now in Hong Kong. Recently returned from Papua New Guinea. We were there for 5 weeks, shooting a documentary. We chewed alot of Betelnut, the local "drug," or "coffee," as some say. Our video shall profile it. Soon, we'll have a preview up.

This is what they call culture shock. Tall building galore, like a graphic novel. But I am editing Africa footage so it's like I am there too. It makes the transition -fade- if you will. The fact that it wasn't cold here until the chinese new year hit was great. It's similiar to NYC except I can reach the hanging handles in the subway.