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Friday, June 17, 2005
Boujaku Bujin
Any J-people out there? Please tell me the meaning of this kotowaza. I've heard it means "to act as if no one is beside you...boldly and without restraint."
Thursday, June 16, 2005
The True Stories...
...of the Tokyo Cowboys. Thinking about expanding the title to that. Thinking about blurring the borders between fiction and documentary.
Transcribed BN's interview this morning. I heard he crashed and burned out of Tokyo. Not as many as you would expect crash and burn. But, when they do, they do it big. Like DH who tried to saw his foot off before he passed out from blood loss. Now, what was he thinking? What would make him believe that sawing his own foot off is a good idea.
Stories...stories, story truths. historiographic metafiction.
"there are truths that lie beyond the reach of the selective, linear, sequential grasp of narrative. The Fragment, the Quotation, or the image might b e closer to the ambiguous reality of things." dunnigan
fragmentation...
tokyo is a place not quite story, not quite true.
collage...
send me a post card from the real world
where the normal laws of physics apply
we can take more risks
we can be more free
and because we control the flow of information back to the real world
we can never fail.
we can never f*&k up.
The only f*&k up is to get kicked out of disneyland.
And that doesn't happen very often
Transcribed BN's interview this morning. I heard he crashed and burned out of Tokyo. Not as many as you would expect crash and burn. But, when they do, they do it big. Like DH who tried to saw his foot off before he passed out from blood loss. Now, what was he thinking? What would make him believe that sawing his own foot off is a good idea.
Stories...stories, story truths. historiographic metafiction.
"there are truths that lie beyond the reach of the selective, linear, sequential grasp of narrative. The Fragment, the Quotation, or the image might b e closer to the ambiguous reality of things." dunnigan
fragmentation...
tokyo is a place not quite story, not quite true.
collage...
send me a post card from the real world
where the normal laws of physics apply
we can take more risks
we can be more free
and because we control the flow of information back to the real world
we can never fail.
we can never f*&k up.
The only f*&k up is to get kicked out of disneyland.
And that doesn't happen very often
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Sports Injury
Patrick has put aside 33 interview tapes for me to transcribe. Got up early this morning to get two interviews in before going off to the day job. Still shooting corporate stuff. The pay is crap, but at least I'm doing something remotely related to my chosen profession.
Thinking about Sweden: I haven't spent that much time in the countryside since childhood. And those were some prolific storytelling times. Maybe the muse will visit me again. At least that's my hope.
My hand has really been hurting. I went to the DR. today, and he said that I have something akinned to a sports injury. Some people might call it repetitive stress disorder. It's from writing. I can't believe it. If I could just have a one hour massage three times a week and talk therapy as much, I might just pull this life off.
I think we're effed on the rent. The landlord is ripping us off and has been for a while now. I'm so angry about it, but what can you do? He knows that I won't sue because it's too much of a hassle.
Still obsessed with this idea of constructs. Constructing History, the past, memory. These guys constructed the future. Need to do a little research on post modern literature. Found this site: free encyclopedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia
Thinking about Sweden: I haven't spent that much time in the countryside since childhood. And those were some prolific storytelling times. Maybe the muse will visit me again. At least that's my hope.
My hand has really been hurting. I went to the DR. today, and he said that I have something akinned to a sports injury. Some people might call it repetitive stress disorder. It's from writing. I can't believe it. If I could just have a one hour massage three times a week and talk therapy as much, I might just pull this life off.
I think we're effed on the rent. The landlord is ripping us off and has been for a while now. I'm so angry about it, but what can you do? He knows that I won't sue because it's too much of a hassle.
Still obsessed with this idea of constructs. Constructing History, the past, memory. These guys constructed the future. Need to do a little research on post modern literature. Found this site: free encyclopedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Thoughts
You can't control life...you can only react to it. I guess the art is in the reaction.
Working at a 9-5 for the next two months. It's excruciating. Had an argument with Kurt about this when I was in NOLA. "Get a job," he said. "I don't need a job." Only now I do so that we can get to Sweden in August.
We're still under funded, and the only way we're going to be able to edit full time is to try to fund it ourselves. There are a few things that have to come through for us to do this. Promises of investment, patronage, work...if one slips through the cracks, we're screwed.
There is no option, really. If we stay here, we'll get sucked back into the viscious cycle of chasing money to pay the rent. When you chase money, there is no energy left for anything else. I'm exhausted when I get finished with the 9-5. I'd rather starve. But, I don't have that option. I'm starving with the 9-5 because all of the money is going to Tokyo Cowboys.
I'm sure it must be worth it, but I wanted to do this so that I would never have to do the 9-5 again, and here I am doing it. It's like some twisted Catch-22.
No, think of James Joyce...Van Gogh...I need better mentors. These guys died in pain. I thought I might hang in there for a while as I'm a late bloomer.
But, anyway...going to the doctor on Friday. It seems I have repetitive stress disorder in my hand because of writing. Its causing pain in my elbow, shoulder and neck on the right side. Can you believe it? I've been a writer my whole life, and now it's starting to attack my body. I write in a journal by hand every morning. I guess that will do it.
Hungry now. Patrick and I abstained from eating all day today so that we could make tacos tonight. It's our favorite dish. Don't think they will have the stuff in Sweden. Oh God, help us.
Transcribed Kanya's interview last night. I think I like her definition of freedom the best, although it's a bit dark. "What is freedom?" I ask her. "I don't know...freedom for me is...freedom from negativity, freedom from hating myself, freedom from bad thoughts, from sickness, from depression...yeah...freedom from...that's freedom."
Working at a 9-5 for the next two months. It's excruciating. Had an argument with Kurt about this when I was in NOLA. "Get a job," he said. "I don't need a job." Only now I do so that we can get to Sweden in August.
We're still under funded, and the only way we're going to be able to edit full time is to try to fund it ourselves. There are a few things that have to come through for us to do this. Promises of investment, patronage, work...if one slips through the cracks, we're screwed.
There is no option, really. If we stay here, we'll get sucked back into the viscious cycle of chasing money to pay the rent. When you chase money, there is no energy left for anything else. I'm exhausted when I get finished with the 9-5. I'd rather starve. But, I don't have that option. I'm starving with the 9-5 because all of the money is going to Tokyo Cowboys.
I'm sure it must be worth it, but I wanted to do this so that I would never have to do the 9-5 again, and here I am doing it. It's like some twisted Catch-22.
No, think of James Joyce...Van Gogh...I need better mentors. These guys died in pain. I thought I might hang in there for a while as I'm a late bloomer.
But, anyway...going to the doctor on Friday. It seems I have repetitive stress disorder in my hand because of writing. Its causing pain in my elbow, shoulder and neck on the right side. Can you believe it? I've been a writer my whole life, and now it's starting to attack my body. I write in a journal by hand every morning. I guess that will do it.
Hungry now. Patrick and I abstained from eating all day today so that we could make tacos tonight. It's our favorite dish. Don't think they will have the stuff in Sweden. Oh God, help us.
Transcribed Kanya's interview last night. I think I like her definition of freedom the best, although it's a bit dark. "What is freedom?" I ask her. "I don't know...freedom for me is...freedom from negativity, freedom from hating myself, freedom from bad thoughts, from sickness, from depression...yeah...freedom from...that's freedom."
Friday, June 03, 2005
Nothing more to report
Been working all week, and worked a double shift yesterday, so a bit tired. Patrick has been digitizing all week while I've been at work. I have loads of interviews to transcribe. It's one of those weeks where I feel like I'm in a daze. Haven't really been able to write a thing. But, I feel like things are about to take a turn for the better. Something's gotta give, and why not for the better? So, so tired. Just want to sleep for days. Nothing more to report.
Monday, May 30, 2005
Tokyo Cowboys Update
Dear Tokyo Cowboys Supporters,
It's June, and the summer is arriving in fits and starts here in the UK. Again, I'd like to thank all of you for your interest in and support for our little film with a big heart. It's been a long, long road, and we are grateful you are still along for the ride.
Here's the news:
IN THIS MAIL
1) Welcome New Investors
2) An Army of Interns
3) Digi-Bits
4) Patrons offer Money and Shelter
5) Calling all Hands
6) "Making of" planned for DVD
1) NEW INVESTORS
Tokyo Cowboys welcomes two new investors to the fold. Thanks for your support at this crucial time. For those of you who've been thinking about investing, there are only 22 shares left (and they are flying off the shelves as I write this). As always, shares are only £500 each. Have a look at our generous investment pack for more information (email invest@tokyocowboys.com).
Your investment could fund part or all of the following:
Logging & Digitizing
Purchase of another HD (see below)
Editing
Grading
Sound Design
Music Rights
Web Design & Marketing
Festival Submission
2) AN ARMY OF INTERNS
Tokyo Cowboys is now supported by an army of talented and hard-working interns. Assisting with the post-production and researching and planning the sale and distribution of the film are their remits. They are helping us to rev up for the grass roots, kick-ass marketing we have in store for the film. We'll have more information about our marketing ideas on the website soon, but, if you just can't wait, email me.
3) DIGI-BITS
Our goal is to log and digitize 30 hours of footage a week. We've been able to keep to this schedule since acquisition of the new 1000GB hard drive. This process takes about twice as much time as there is footage, so Patrick and I are working back to back to complete this crucial first step of editing by the third week of July.
One snag is that we will soon need another Hard Drive. As we are still under funded we are totally dependent on new investors to purchase a new Hard Drive and therefore move ahead. One new investor could get us the drive. We'll need it within 9 days. I'll keep you posted in the blog.
4) PATRONS OFFER MONEY & SHELTER
Long-Time Tokyo Cowboys Patron "N" has once again offered her patronage with a check to our land lord. This money allowed us to reduce our paid work last month and dedicate more time to the edit. Thanks again, N, for your generous support.
New Tokyo Cowboys Patron, "KJ," has offered us shelter at her summer house in Sweden for three months. This will allow us to concentrate on the edit full time without having to take on any paid work. We'll be in Sweden from August and return to the UK in late October. Thanks KJ for the kind support!
If you'd like to become a Tokyo Cowboys patron, please e me for more
details.
5) ALL HANDS ON DECK
Are you interested in seeing some of your camera work or hearing some of your sound work in Tokyo Cowboys? We are looking for specific aural and visual recordings. If you have them or can acquire them, you could see your name in lights. Email me for a list of requirements.
6) "Tokyo Cowboys--The Edit"
We will be video journaling during the edit. This footage will be available on the final Tokyo Cowboys DVD, and clips will be available on-line. Check the web site often for more and more clips of the Cowboys and the Filmmakers.
That's it for now. Thanks again for your support, and don't hesitate to contact us. Please feel free to pass this email to your friends and family. Signing the guest book on the web site at http://www.tokyocowboys.com/guestbook.html will ensure that they get their own copy of Tokyo Cowboys updates.
Hugs,
Daneeta
It's June, and the summer is arriving in fits and starts here in the UK. Again, I'd like to thank all of you for your interest in and support for our little film with a big heart. It's been a long, long road, and we are grateful you are still along for the ride.
Here's the news:
IN THIS MAIL
1) Welcome New Investors
2) An Army of Interns
3) Digi-Bits
4) Patrons offer Money and Shelter
5) Calling all Hands
6) "Making of" planned for DVD
1) NEW INVESTORS
Tokyo Cowboys welcomes two new investors to the fold. Thanks for your support at this crucial time. For those of you who've been thinking about investing, there are only 22 shares left (and they are flying off the shelves as I write this). As always, shares are only £500 each. Have a look at our generous investment pack for more information (email invest@tokyocowboys.com).
Your investment could fund part or all of the following:
Logging & Digitizing
Purchase of another HD (see below)
Editing
Grading
Sound Design
Music Rights
Web Design & Marketing
Festival Submission
2) AN ARMY OF INTERNS
Tokyo Cowboys is now supported by an army of talented and hard-working interns. Assisting with the post-production and researching and planning the sale and distribution of the film are their remits. They are helping us to rev up for the grass roots, kick-ass marketing we have in store for the film. We'll have more information about our marketing ideas on the website soon, but, if you just can't wait, email me.
3) DIGI-BITS
Our goal is to log and digitize 30 hours of footage a week. We've been able to keep to this schedule since acquisition of the new 1000GB hard drive. This process takes about twice as much time as there is footage, so Patrick and I are working back to back to complete this crucial first step of editing by the third week of July.
One snag is that we will soon need another Hard Drive. As we are still under funded we are totally dependent on new investors to purchase a new Hard Drive and therefore move ahead. One new investor could get us the drive. We'll need it within 9 days. I'll keep you posted in the blog.
4) PATRONS OFFER MONEY & SHELTER
Long-Time Tokyo Cowboys Patron "N" has once again offered her patronage with a check to our land lord. This money allowed us to reduce our paid work last month and dedicate more time to the edit. Thanks again, N, for your generous support.
New Tokyo Cowboys Patron, "KJ," has offered us shelter at her summer house in Sweden for three months. This will allow us to concentrate on the edit full time without having to take on any paid work. We'll be in Sweden from August and return to the UK in late October. Thanks KJ for the kind support!
If you'd like to become a Tokyo Cowboys patron, please e me for more
details.
5) ALL HANDS ON DECK
Are you interested in seeing some of your camera work or hearing some of your sound work in Tokyo Cowboys? We are looking for specific aural and visual recordings. If you have them or can acquire them, you could see your name in lights. Email me for a list of requirements.
6) "Tokyo Cowboys--The Edit"
We will be video journaling during the edit. This footage will be available on the final Tokyo Cowboys DVD, and clips will be available on-line. Check the web site often for more and more clips of the Cowboys and the Filmmakers.
That's it for now. Thanks again for your support, and don't hesitate to contact us. Please feel free to pass this email to your friends and family. Signing the guest book on the web site at http://www.tokyocowboys.com/guestbook.html will ensure that they get their own copy of Tokyo Cowboys updates.
Hugs,
Daneeta
Marketing
Woman Selling Advertising space on her belly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46690&item=3869933040&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Ring Tones and Viral Video ads on Mobile Phones
Articles:
http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/ml/readings/details.pdf
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46690&item=3869933040&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Ring Tones and Viral Video ads on Mobile Phones
Articles:
http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/ml/readings/details.pdf
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Exit Plan
Patrick suggested that we edit in Sweden. His mom has offered us the summer house to work in. It's in the middle of no where. There's lakes and forests and fresh potatos growing in the ground. The salmon is good, and the air is fresh. We're gonna head out in August. Until then, there's a lot to do. We need to wrap up all of the unfinished business and plan for summering in Sweden.
The other thing we have to think about is the exit plan. I have to be back here in October as I can't be out of the country for too long because of my visa status.
Gavin is buying a house in East London. He's offered us a room in it. We are seriously considering it. Then we wouldn't have to worry about coming back to London. It will all be sorted. Yes, things are conspiring for us.
I'm really tired. I've been working long hours and long weeks again. I was supposed to take today off, but here I am up at the London Film School shooting stills and sending out emails.
The other thing we have to think about is the exit plan. I have to be back here in October as I can't be out of the country for too long because of my visa status.
Gavin is buying a house in East London. He's offered us a room in it. We are seriously considering it. Then we wouldn't have to worry about coming back to London. It will all be sorted. Yes, things are conspiring for us.
I'm really tired. I've been working long hours and long weeks again. I was supposed to take today off, but here I am up at the London Film School shooting stills and sending out emails.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
After many months
of competing with various projects for Patrick's time, I've finally got him back on Tokyo Cowboys (at least part time). He's logging 5 tapes a day. This puts a bit ahead of schedule. We'll be finished logging and digitizing by the time we leave for Sweden in early August.
I'm working 6 days a week with temping and one-off gigs to get the money together for when we go full time with the editing. Today, I've got a stills photography gig for a corporate client and tomorrow a video gig for the same client. It's small money, but it's work.
Meeting Gavin tonight. We've not seen him in months, and he's keen to get an update on TC.
An investor at the midnight hour...a new investor called me from Japan at 2 a.m. wanting to know the bank account number. I have arranged with citibank to unblock the account for one day for this deposit to take place. It seems that there is some probelm with my change of address request. They are not sure if they want to accept my English address, and they keep telling me that the change of address form is incorrect. They've sent the form back to me twice. Oh well...soon everything will be sorted.
Trying to arrange for our housing post October when we'll be coming back from Sweden. Trying to get on the list early. Convinced the landlord to give us our deposit back and a little discount on the flat because of the damp.
I'm working 6 days a week with temping and one-off gigs to get the money together for when we go full time with the editing. Today, I've got a stills photography gig for a corporate client and tomorrow a video gig for the same client. It's small money, but it's work.
Meeting Gavin tonight. We've not seen him in months, and he's keen to get an update on TC.
An investor at the midnight hour...a new investor called me from Japan at 2 a.m. wanting to know the bank account number. I have arranged with citibank to unblock the account for one day for this deposit to take place. It seems that there is some probelm with my change of address request. They are not sure if they want to accept my English address, and they keep telling me that the change of address form is incorrect. They've sent the form back to me twice. Oh well...soon everything will be sorted.
Trying to arrange for our housing post October when we'll be coming back from Sweden. Trying to get on the list early. Convinced the landlord to give us our deposit back and a little discount on the flat because of the damp.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
The Big Musical Dream
Hi Alex,
I'd like you to research the following bands:
Flaming Lips
The Cure
God Speed you Black Emporor!
Mogwai
Radio Head
I am keen to use some of their music in the film. Find out if they do this kind of thing...if they've ever done it for free. Based on your research, tell me how we can approach them. What is it about what we're doing that might get them excited to collaborate with us.
Do you know any kick ass Japanese groups?
This is an ongoing project. But the sooner we approach these guys, the better.
Good luck!
Hugs,
Daneeta
I'd like you to research the following bands:
Flaming Lips
The Cure
God Speed you Black Emporor!
Mogwai
Radio Head
I am keen to use some of their music in the film. Find out if they do this kind of thing...if they've ever done it for free. Based on your research, tell me how we can approach them. What is it about what we're doing that might get them excited to collaborate with us.
Do you know any kick ass Japanese groups?
This is an ongoing project. But the sooner we approach these guys, the better.
Good luck!
Hugs,
Daneeta
Distribution
Hey Adriano,
Yes, I would like to meet up. I'm shooting until the 17th, so it will have to be after that.
In the meantime, could you do some research on distribution? I'm particularily interested in creative means of distribution that don't compromise the film experience. And, of course, I'm interested in how to best protect ourselves and our investors when considering distribution options.
Hugs,
Daneeta
Yes, I would like to meet up. I'm shooting until the 17th, so it will have to be after that.
In the meantime, could you do some research on distribution? I'm particularily interested in creative means of distribution that don't compromise the film experience. And, of course, I'm interested in how to best protect ourselves and our investors when considering distribution options.
Hugs,
Daneeta
JUSFC Grant
Dear Leon,
I'd like you to research a grant called the "Japan US Friendship
Commission Grant." You can find information about it on www.jusfc.gov. I
know that Tokyo Cowboys is qualified for this grant, but there is a bit
of red tape we have to cut through. I'd like you to help us do that.
Our financial status is a bit shakey when it comes to applying for
government grants. We have private investors in the film that will
receive a percentage of any profit we make. I want to make sure that a
financial situation such as this one is legal. I know you can get this
information by email for free from the JUSFC if you are polite and
tenacious.
Are there other barriers that we should be aware of? Why are those that
win the JUSFC grant successful? Can we model their actions in some way?
Maybe you could interview some of these people via email.
After researching, I'd like you to put together a plan of action to win
this grant. The deadline for the grant is 1 August 2005.
Please let me know if you are interested in this. If not, tell me the
specific kinds of things you're interested in that might lead to
collaboration.
Hugs,
Daneeta
I'd like you to research a grant called the "Japan US Friendship
Commission Grant." You can find information about it on www.jusfc.gov. I
know that Tokyo Cowboys is qualified for this grant, but there is a bit
of red tape we have to cut through. I'd like you to help us do that.
Our financial status is a bit shakey when it comes to applying for
government grants. We have private investors in the film that will
receive a percentage of any profit we make. I want to make sure that a
financial situation such as this one is legal. I know you can get this
information by email for free from the JUSFC if you are polite and
tenacious.
Are there other barriers that we should be aware of? Why are those that
win the JUSFC grant successful? Can we model their actions in some way?
Maybe you could interview some of these people via email.
After researching, I'd like you to put together a plan of action to win
this grant. The deadline for the grant is 1 August 2005.
Please let me know if you are interested in this. If not, tell me the
specific kinds of things you're interested in that might lead to
collaboration.
Hugs,
Daneeta
Website
Hey Sen,
I'm wondering about your online design experience. Do you have time to stroll through the website? Let me know what you like...don't like.
I'm going for a Grass Roots, hand made feel. But, I don't want it to be too "folksy." I want it to be smart-assed, cyber-punk and edgy too. And Tokyo seems to be missing from the feel. Or, maybe that's just me. Since Tokyo is multi-color neon, I'm thinking of color coding the site. Cheesy?
About to go down the rabbit hole. We start shooting on Monday...
Cheers,
Daneeta
I'm wondering about your online design experience. Do you have time to stroll through the website? Let me know what you like...don't like.
I'm going for a Grass Roots, hand made feel. But, I don't want it to be too "folksy." I want it to be smart-assed, cyber-punk and edgy too. And Tokyo seems to be missing from the feel. Or, maybe that's just me. Since Tokyo is multi-color neon, I'm thinking of color coding the site. Cheesy?
About to go down the rabbit hole. We start shooting on Monday...
Cheers,
Daneeta
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Homeless
I think the landlord is blowing us out completely. He showed me the flat w/ office, and it was a shambles--the basement office won't be ready for months, and the room was smaller than what we are in now. It just won't do. He also wants to charge for it...more than we are paying now, which I think is really cheeky.
Patrick suggests we become homeless...sell everything, buy and ibook to edit on and move around from friend to family member to friend. It's how Charlie is living at the moment, and he's glamorizing it so much. I don't think I could become homeless...not sure if I could handle it. But it might be our only option.
As for logging...loads of Ken and Aki these past few days. They inspire me.
Met up with Brad (contact from Gavin). He's an IT American who lived in Tokyo. He's trying to help us out with funding.
Been working loads of hours at the night job, so my time schedule is all messed up. Don't know what day it is.
Patrick suggests we become homeless...sell everything, buy and ibook to edit on and move around from friend to family member to friend. It's how Charlie is living at the moment, and he's glamorizing it so much. I don't think I could become homeless...not sure if I could handle it. But it might be our only option.
As for logging...loads of Ken and Aki these past few days. They inspire me.
Met up with Brad (contact from Gavin). He's an IT American who lived in Tokyo. He's trying to help us out with funding.
Been working loads of hours at the night job, so my time schedule is all messed up. Don't know what day it is.
Friday, April 29, 2005
Skanky Girl
difficult to get up this morning. i opted for an extra 15 minutes of sleep instead of washing my hair. i have become skanky girl. i've found that a little talcum powder on the roots of the hair obsorbs oil. then you can go another day without washing your hair, and you have that fresh talc feeling. what am i saying?
went into the day job and worked for 8 hours to work off some debt to my employer. i am thankful to soon be free of debt.
watched hitchhiker's guide to the universe. unremarkably relaxing comedy. liked the book better.
home to leftovers from last night's mombo jombo food. patrick is cooking for himself now, so he makes real food. i'm glad he is cooking.
digitized 4 tapes. still on schedule. loads of good tokyo stuff, mark and kanya in omotesando and nick, mark and kanya at the driving range. good, good times.
citibank japan put a block on my account. they said that they'd lost track of me and were afraid. it will take a week for them to unblock. two new investors tried to transfer money but were blocked. OK! i am thankful that i still have the account and that the investors are still interested.
another busy day tomorrow. but, i promised myself i'd go to the gym as a reward. i've somehow convinced my gp to sort me out with a free gym in Covent Garden. it's an awesome place with loads of natural lights and the biggest weight room in the city. i'm thankful because my gp rocks!
went into the day job and worked for 8 hours to work off some debt to my employer. i am thankful to soon be free of debt.
watched hitchhiker's guide to the universe. unremarkably relaxing comedy. liked the book better.
home to leftovers from last night's mombo jombo food. patrick is cooking for himself now, so he makes real food. i'm glad he is cooking.
digitized 4 tapes. still on schedule. loads of good tokyo stuff, mark and kanya in omotesando and nick, mark and kanya at the driving range. good, good times.
citibank japan put a block on my account. they said that they'd lost track of me and were afraid. it will take a week for them to unblock. two new investors tried to transfer money but were blocked. OK! i am thankful that i still have the account and that the investors are still interested.
another busy day tomorrow. but, i promised myself i'd go to the gym as a reward. i've somehow convinced my gp to sort me out with a free gym in Covent Garden. it's an awesome place with loads of natural lights and the biggest weight room in the city. i'm thankful because my gp rocks!
Thursday, April 28, 2005
My friends...
One paid my phone bill. Two gave me some clothes. One gave Patrick some shaving razors. Several bought us food. One sends money monthly. Others offer advice, kind words and criticism. They are holding us up.
One offered to loan me her parents replete with their house in France. Some loaned me money knowing they will not be paid back for a long time.
The land lord blew out another meeting today. I'm getting nervous about where we will live after Patrick shoots his short in May. I know I can convince him to give us a free place to stay. I just have to meet him face to face.
Met my digitizing quota early today. Most of it was of Scott and Mark Saft. Good stuff of why Mark went to Japan.
Met with a friend of Gavin's. He lived in Tokyo for some time. American now living in London.
Saw "Tarnation." Disappointed. Just too much of the filmmaker in the film if that's possible.
18 responses for my ad for an unpaid intern.
One offered to loan me her parents replete with their house in France. Some loaned me money knowing they will not be paid back for a long time.
The land lord blew out another meeting today. I'm getting nervous about where we will live after Patrick shoots his short in May. I know I can convince him to give us a free place to stay. I just have to meet him face to face.
Met my digitizing quota early today. Most of it was of Scott and Mark Saft. Good stuff of why Mark went to Japan.
Met with a friend of Gavin's. He lived in Tokyo for some time. American now living in London.
Saw "Tarnation." Disappointed. Just too much of the filmmaker in the film if that's possible.
18 responses for my ad for an unpaid intern.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Foreign Guys in Tokyo
Some guys I know in Tokyo.
Stop making sense
anthropological fiction or truth? You only know them by the stuff they left behind and the stories they sell.
Passion be true.
Stop making sense
anthropological fiction or truth? You only know them by the stuff they left behind and the stories they sell.
Passion be true.
Still Waiting
The landlord blew out our meeting. Hopefully will meet with him tomorrow.
Spent whole day preparing the pitch...updating the funding pack, making a DVD and mini dv, practicing my pitch.
Spent the evening logging.
Today was my sister's 30th birthday. When I called her, she was in the DMV getting her license renewed. "What are you doing for your birthday?" "Nothing, Donnie's out of town." I haven't been with my sister on her birthday since she was a child.
Spent whole day preparing the pitch...updating the funding pack, making a DVD and mini dv, practicing my pitch.
Spent the evening logging.
Today was my sister's 30th birthday. When I called her, she was in the DMV getting her license renewed. "What are you doing for your birthday?" "Nothing, Donnie's out of town." I haven't been with my sister on her birthday since she was a child.
Monday, April 25, 2005
On the way back from my night job...
...I sat near a guy on the bus who was smoking crack.
Slept in late as I'd been up since three logging.
Met with my bank manager today. I asked for a loan, but my credit was not good enough. Tried to get an increase on my overdraft, but that didn't fly either. He gave me some suggestions about how I can improve my credit--get a credit card, etc., and sent me on my way.
Went into the day job.
Went into the night job.
Logged.
Slept in late as I'd been up since three logging.
Met with my bank manager today. I asked for a loan, but my credit was not good enough. Tried to get an increase on my overdraft, but that didn't fly either. He gave me some suggestions about how I can improve my credit--get a credit card, etc., and sent me on my way.
Went into the day job.
Went into the night job.
Logged.
Intern Wanted
Tokyo Cowboys is a feature-length documentary about Western men chasing freedom on the post-modern urban frontier. Shot over a two year period, the film is a multi-character piece set against the stunning background of Tokyo.
We are seeking an intern to take the project through post-production and sale. Duties will include researching funding opportunities, producing online and offline publicity materials including website development, scheduling post production and festivals, and sourcing vendors and materials. You will also be involved in logging, transcribing, trimming, watching cuts and giving feedback.
This is a non-paid position, however, you will receive sweat-equity in the film and a percentage of any funds you might raise for the completion of the film.
This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in producing and post production.
We are seeking an intern to take the project through post-production and sale. Duties will include researching funding opportunities, producing online and offline publicity materials including website development, scheduling post production and festivals, and sourcing vendors and materials. You will also be involved in logging, transcribing, trimming, watching cuts and giving feedback.
This is a non-paid position, however, you will receive sweat-equity in the film and a percentage of any funds you might raise for the completion of the film.
This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in producing and post production.
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