New Beginings
Kia ora tatou, I guess I should introduce myself. I am a New Zealand filmmaker about to begin my Masters at Stanford University’s two year MFA program in Documentary Film.
I will be leaving my home town in Te Henga, West Auckland, in September, with a lot of significant ‘unknowns’ ahead of me. I’ve still got to find a whole lot of money to pay for the fees of my second year (American Universities are very expensive).
I will be living with a family who I have not yet met, and in return for free accommodation and food I will be helping out with some house work and children’s educational activities each week.
In addition to this, I also have to finish my three-year documentary film project, There Once was an Island, before I leave! The documentary is a climate change story about the remote island of Takuu in Papua New Guinea, check out the websites for more information: http://www.thereoncewasanisland.com, www.takuufilm.blogspot.com.
Tomorrow I am flying down to Wellington for the Fulbright Awards Ceremony, where I will be gratefully receiving a General Fulbright Award at Parliament, to support my study (thanks Fulbright). This is kind of significant as I guess it marks the beginning of my journey, and makes it an appropriate time to write my first post.
I hope you decide to join me on this crazy journey, become a follower and I promise to write something interesting soon.
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Briar,
Just a line to congratulate on a great achievement.
My appologies for not being able to attend your last visit to the Island due to work commitment, however,
Well done.
William.
William,
How fantastic to hear from you. Fancy that you would find me on this. Thank you very much for your words. We filmed the flood as you may have heard. How is your health? How are things? We are still in the edit stage, Rose is doing translation for us. I would love to show you the film when it is finished and to get your feedback. I will definitely be in touch.
Tokoreka! Briar
Hey Briar, I feel really proud of you! I’m very much looking forward to reading about you endeavours in America. Have to tell Dad!