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Monday, May 9, 2011
Boy on the Roof
BOY ON THE ROOF
REX the Puppy |
Well :
I am on my lap top working and i hear some noise outside the house on the roof. I go out and guess what? I see a boy on top of our house. I say: What you doing there? Boy: I am looking for my tennis ball. Me: Well we have 45kg German Shepherd and its not very wise you being inside my property .You could knock on the door and I will fetch the ball for you. I have like 5 signs on the fence saying: "Danger,Dog on Property.Enter on Your Own Risk". I say get down safely and stand outside the fence and i will give u the ball.You can get very hurt if my puppy get you. Then i see another boy on the fence behind me. I was thinking what the hell.
I see another boys watching from distance just like a spectators and the moment i went out they moved further down the road.
People just looking for trouble. Gave the ball to the boys and had a chat with them to be careful and read the signs. It wont be dogs fault if the boys enter the property and no one is home to stop him. That was interesting late afternoon. I called the cops just in case to let them know that if those boys decide to tease the dog and enter the property without permission they are looking for trouble .
This situation reminds me a bit of Bulgaria. I was a naughty boy back in the days and i dont blame the boys looking for a bit of adrenaline rush and danger and having some fun but now i get what older people actually mean when they tell us to be careful and not look for trouble.I was talking to the person from the call center and said that the boys are lucky the dog was inside the house otherwise this 45kg puppy can do some serious damage protecting his territory and the poor kids will be running for their lives and they better be fast because the dog wont wait for them to jump the fence back to safety..
Funny now its me telling some young boys to think before they act and be careful and read the signs..
REX the Puppy |
Friday, April 29, 2011
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
The life-cycle of a butterfly (and moth for that matter) is a remarkable series of changes between seemingly very different forms culminating in the emergence of a butterfly. Throughout nature there are fantastic and fascinating occurrences of many kinds. The metamorphosis of an egg to a butterfly is just one of those wonders.
This post is for this little creature which caught my eye yesterday when i was walking my dog Rex.We almost stepped on this beauty,while Rex was sniffing every single inch of the walkway.Its like the story about the beauty and the beast but drive through style with the speed of the fast and furious 5.
If I am the unsuspected beast and the Butterfly is the unsuspected but obvious beauty,that scenario can work.Well between me and my dog we make one beautiful perfect beast with very human and animal big loving heart.
Well initially i would walk past it and just will keep minding my own business,but i stopped and took few photos.The butterfly was close to the walkway so i placed it under a tree away from harms way,then me and Rex continued our walk.
I couldn't stop thinking of the butterfly and how beautiful it looked in comparison with the rainy and cloudy weather.So the next day i was going past the same spot hoping the butterfly will be there again so i can take more pictures and place it in our back yard and keep her safe so she can live her life or whatever is left of it in piece, and not being ran over by something or pissed on by a dog or stepped on by someone else's shoe.haha
The day after i took those photos of The Butterfly i was feeling a bit guilty that i took photos and locking The Butterfly's beauty in a frame still shot in this moment in time without permission, and didn't do anything in return.So going back and taking few more photos and taking The Butterfly to safety seemed a very good idea.
I was imagining if i was that little thing : What would i think being handled and carried somewhere without knowing what will happen?.Or as it happens if i was butterfly i wouldn't think anything. I would just react on whats going on and will be shitting my pants sort of speaking.
Its remarkable what two hours of your life,concentrated on something so fragile and beautiful can do to you and how you feel.And let me tell you I feel good just being able to take few photos of this butterfly and record a moment of her life which otherwise passes by without notice.
I feel like this butterfly sometimes, how small and how fragile we all are.Life goes on, and we live our lives with some kind of purpose, or some people with no purpose at all.Which is worse i guess is up to a debate. My point is that little things matter .Also just like with the butterfly it will be so cool, when you think that you are all alone, and there is no help around, and you dont see a reason to go further, right then and there someone or something will stop in their busy walk of life and take a moment to help you.
That Was my BUTTERFLY EFFECT Today.
Now THE BUTTERFLY is enjoying the backyard tree and also the company of my puppy REX.
Rex is like her bodyguard and big brother. Maybe a bit smelly when wet, but very loyal.
THE END
REX |
Monday, April 25, 2011
Auckland Producer-Director Amanda Phillips and her Feature Film, “Desired”
Auckland producer-director Amanda Phillips is preparing to take her first feature film, “Desired”, to the Cannes Film Festival
Kiwi Filmmaker Amanda Phillips - Breakfast Interview from Dimi Nakov on Vimeo.
DESIRED WEBSITE:
http://www.desired-themovie.com/index.html
Auckland Scoop:
http://auckland.scoop.co.nz/2011/04/young-auckland-filmmaker-off-to-cannes/
Plot Outline:
“Red” Sarah Barker is a high end prostitute whose life is turned around when she marries Police Detective Joshua King. When love alone isn’t enough to keep them together, Red and Joshua must contend in a reality where; Red rapidly descends into the dangerous drug-fuelled world of street prostitution. With a curb-crawling serial killer targeting prostitutes, Joshua scours Aucklands underbelly to find the woman who keeps running away, before it’s too late. In a time where sex is bought, sold and stolen; real love is priceless.
Amanda describes the independently funded digi-feature as the flagship project for Film Shock Productions, the company she and her husband Caleb created.
She says she wanted to make a film that would provide a new take on ‘real’ love set against a backdrop of increased family breakdown and a sex-driven culture.
“This film is about also about pushing the boundaries in performance and cinematography. It puts audience members in a ‘fly-on-the-wall’ position and they become witnesses to an extraordinary story, exploring the good and bad sides of human nature.”
The screenplay for “Desired” was written by Amanda and D.F. Mamea, and is being produced by
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Kiwi Filmmaker Amanda Phillips - Breakfast Interview from Dimi Nakov on Vimeo.
DESIRED WEBSITE:
http://www.desired-themovie.com/index.html
Auckland Scoop:
http://auckland.scoop.co.nz/2011/04/young-auckland-filmmaker-off-to-cannes/
Plot Outline:
“Red” Sarah Barker is a high end prostitute whose life is turned around when she marries Police Detective Joshua King. When love alone isn’t enough to keep them together, Red and Joshua must contend in a reality where; Red rapidly descends into the dangerous drug-fuelled world of street prostitution. With a curb-crawling serial killer targeting prostitutes, Joshua scours Aucklands underbelly to find the woman who keeps running away, before it’s too late. In a time where sex is bought, sold and stolen; real love is priceless.
The film, which represents Amanda’s directorial debut, is being produced by her production company, Film Shock Productions, in association with Morcan Motion Pictures, and will premiere at Cannes, Marche Du Film on May 17.
Currently in post-production, “Desired” stars Dwayne Cameron (The Tribe, The Cult, Street Legal, The Locals) and Delaney Tabron (The Richmond Family Massacre).
Amanda describes the independently funded digi-feature as the flagship project for Film Shock Productions, the company she and her husband Caleb created.
“We will be seeking festival recognition and cinematic release for this film,” she says. “And we are very excited about its prospects.”
This young mother and multi-tasker believes “Desired” will appeal to a wide audience.
“It’s essentially an investigation into human nature – in particular the emotion of ‘desire’, exploring themes of lust, greed and spousal love.”
She says she wanted to make a film that would provide a new take on ‘real’ love set against a backdrop of increased family breakdown and a sex-driven culture.
“The film’s characters overcome great odds in their pursuit of love initially with opposing professions – Police officer and prostitute. Their relationship develops in an antagonistic, corrupt environment.”
Amanda says she was inspired by the social controversy in New Zealand during the 1990’s, in particular the Police Merger with the Ministry of Transport, and the crack-down on prostitution that led to the 2003 Prostitution Law Reform Bill. She adds “Desired” draws on the neo-noir genre and is a homage to some of her favorite films.
“This film is about also about pushing the boundaries in performance and cinematography. It puts audience members in a ‘fly-on-the-wall’ position and they become witnesses to an extraordinary story, exploring the good and bad sides of human nature.”
“Desired” is about a high end prostitute whose life is turned around when she marries a Police Detective. Love alone isn’t enough to keep them together and they must face a reality that is the dangerous, drug-fueled world of street prostitution where a curb-crawling serial killer targets prostitutes.
Amanda says keeping a strong artist merit through the film with limited budget and tight production time-frames was one of the many challenges she faced in making “Desired”, as was securing experienced actors and crew.
“We constantly looked for ways to be innovative and we were forced to turn obstacles faced during shooting into assets that added to the story.”
The screenplay for “Desired” was written by Amanda and D.F. Mamea, and is being produced by
Caleb and Amanda Phillips, and Amber Smith. The production team also includes Qantas winning art director Johnny Hawkins and international editor Bernadette Kelly.
The father-and-son writing-producing team of Lance Morcan and James Morcan are Executive Producers. Their first feature film, “The Pawn”, which premiered at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival last August, will next screen at the Imperia Film Festival in Italy this week.
“Desired” was shot entirely on location in Auckland City by Cinematographer Jarod Murray.
Links on which you can find out more about the film:
MDb Page:
Auckland Scoop:
http://auckland.scoop.co.nz/2011/04/young-auckland-filmmaker-off-to-cannes/
NZNEWSUK:
http://www.nznewsuk.co.uk/living/?id=17838&story=Young-Auckland-filmmaker-off-to-Cannes
Socialwizz:
http://socialwizz.com/?p=4103
NZNEWSUK:
http://www.nznewsuk.co.uk/living/?id=17838&story=Young-Auckland-filmmaker-off-to-Cannes
Socialwizz:
http://socialwizz.com/?p=4103
Friday, April 15, 2011
"For Alan" has been nominated for best documentary at British Independent Film Festival
My doco "For Alan" has been nominated for best documentary at British Independent Film Festival
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Award-Nominations-For-British-Independent-Film-Festival.html?soid=1104054710953&aid=vbI44tms3qE
FOR ALAN - TRAILER from Dimi Nakov on Vimeo.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Award-Nominations-For-British-Independent-Film-Festival.html?soid=1104054710953&aid=vbI44tms3qE
FOR ALAN - TRAILER from Dimi Nakov on Vimeo.
AWARD NOMINATIONS & SCREENINGS ANNOUNCED! The British Independent Film Festival announces those nominated for awards! British Independent Film Festival 2011 will be held at the Poole Lighthouse Cinema in Dorset on May 6th and 7th. The festival has grown since its inaugural year in 2010 and will be screening over two days, with more feature films and short films than ever before! |
Screening Times For Films Friday 6th May Short Film Screening (1) - 6.15pm - 8.15pm Broken Glass The Birthday Circle The Birdman of Tamworth Vacant Possession Lay Down and Die (Music Video) Jericho Paperman Do Men Die of Cancer or Embarrassment Moths Watching Best Before Way Back When Little White Lies Risen - (Feature Film) - 8.30 - 10.30pm (not in competition) Networking 10.30pm - 12 midnight Screening Times For Films Saturday 7th May The Calling (Feature film)- 10.30am - 12.30pm Masterpiece (Feature film) - 1pm - 3pm Short Film Screening (2) - 3.20pm - 5.15pm Alleyman For Alan A Little Brighter (Music Video) SIS The Last Duel Spectacles The Golden Boy Dan - Driven to Succeed Take Your Medicine Love at First Sight BREAK Whatever happened to Pete Blaggit (Feature Film) - 6.15pm - 7.50pm Lovelorn (Feature Film) - 8pm - 10pm AWARDS - 10.15pm - 11pm |
FILMS NOMINATED FOR AWARDS British Lion Award - Best Achievement in Film The Golden Boy Jericho Alleyman Way Back When Best Feature Film The Calling Lovelorn Whatever Happened to Pete Blaggit Masterpiece Best Short Film All Short Films Best Music Video Take your medicine A little Brighter Lay Down and Die Best Documentary Dan Driven to succeed For Alan The Birdman of Tamworth Best Director Becky Preston - Lovelorn Andrew Tanner - Masterpiece Max Myers - Watching Michael Davies - Love at First Sight Best Actor Rob Leetman - Whatever Happened to Pete Blaggit Mark Paul Wake - Masterpiece Philip James - Lovelorn Best Actress Emily Beecham - The Calling Gabrielle Amies - Whatever Happened to Pete Blaggit Olivia Chappell - Lovelorn Best Short Film Actor John Hurt - Love at First Sight Ian Harte - Watching Philip Jackson - The Golden Boy Best Short Film Actress Phyllida Law - Love at First Sight Christine Bottomley - Little White Lies Alle Grace - Broken Glass Best Cinematography Lovelorn Love at first sight Watching Best New Screenplay Body Count 1968 Written by: Martha Pinson Festival manager Jacqueline Cockerill was very pleased with the buzz surrounding the festival. "It's been incredible the amount of support we are getting from the industry. Festivals like this one help put independent film-making on the map and also promote the industry in general, so we're keen to continue building this festival each year and hope audiences enjoy the event as much as we enjoy putting it on." She continued: "We have a varied selection of films this year, all with great stories and incredible film-making talent behind them. We are also proud to announce that the winner of the Newport International Film Festival, will be screening each year at the British Independent Film Festival, as part of the Official Selection, but 'Out of Competition'. This year it is the British boxing drama 'Risen'. Tickets are available from the Poole Lighthouse Arts Centre, or from www.filmfestivalguild.com |
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
You're invited to the FIRST ever CROWD Event!!!!
You're invited to the first ever CROWD event.
The aim of CROWD is to support the development of the independent filmmaking community in Auckland, to discuss how we can self-distribute our films using new tools that pay filmmakers first.
CROWD welcomes anyone with an interest in independent film distribution whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, director, writer, video blogger, exhibitor, distributor, student or just curious.
CROWD welcomes anyone with an interest in independent film distribution whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, director, writer, video blogger, exhibitor, distributor, student or just curious.
On Tuesday 19th April, CROWD will be held for the very first time, and it would be great if you could join us at Roasted Addiqtion, Kingsland.
Drop by anytime between 5.00pm and 7.00pm and look for a group of people having interesting discussions, making connections, sharing ideas, collaborating… and drinking tea.
After our first meeting, CROWD will be held every second Tuesday evening.
Please RSVP.
For more information:
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Email: lewisbostock@gmail.com
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
"Wound" New Zealand Horror Film is being released today
Wound, the controversial New Zealand Horror Film is being released today by Vendetta Films nationwide.
To buy a copy of WOUND: Go to Vendetta Films: http://www.vendettafilms.c o.nz/films/2653/Wound_(DVD )%22
Enter the Promo Code: REVENGE: To receive WOUND at the special price of $24.99.
Dear Friends,
I am writing to you to let you know about the release of my latest feature film Wound. As many of you know, making movies in New Zealand is a very differcult process and I wish to acknowledge the tremendous amount of support my film has received from cast, crew and others in its journey to completion.
Since Wound's first screening, July 25 2010, at the Incredibly Strange Film Festival within the NZ International Film Festival, the film has gone onto be selected for the following International Film Festivals.
Fantasia Film Fest, Montreal, Canada 2010
Fright Fest, London, England 2010
Razor Reel Fest, Belgium 2010
Fancine, Malaga, Spain 2010
Luasanne Underground Film Festival, Lausanne, Switzerland 2010
Hello Darkness festival, Melbourne, Australia 2011
13th Boston Underground Film Festival, Boston , USA 2011
Belfast Film Festival, Belfast, Ireland 2011
Weekend of Terror, Germany 2011
International festival of Horror, Sydney, Australia 2011
Please support the New Zealand Indie Film scene by purchasing this DVD either online or requesting your local DVD rental/retail store to get a copy in for you to watch or buy.
Vendetta Films have made available for you the fans of Wound the DVD at the very special price of $24.99. Just enter the promo code REVENGE to get Ten Dollars off the listed price.
To buy a copy of WOUND:
Go to Vendetta Films: http://www.vendettafilms.c o.nz/films/2653/Wound_(DVD )%22 Enter the Promo Code: REVENGE:
To receive WOUND at the special price of $24.99.
To buy a copy of WOUND: Go to Vendetta Films: http://www.vendettafilms.c
Enter the Promo Code: REVENGE: To receive WOUND at the special price of $24.99.
Dear Friends,
I am writing to you to let you know about the release of my latest feature film Wound. As many of you know, making movies in New Zealand is a very differcult process and I wish to acknowledge the tremendous amount of support my film has received from cast, crew and others in its journey to completion.
Since Wound's first screening, July 25 2010, at the Incredibly Strange Film Festival within the NZ International Film Festival, the film has gone onto be selected for the following International Film Festivals.
Fantasia Film Fest, Montreal, Canada 2010
Fright Fest, London, England 2010
Razor Reel Fest, Belgium 2010
Fancine, Malaga, Spain 2010
Luasanne Underground Film Festival, Lausanne, Switzerland 2010
Hello Darkness festival, Melbourne, Australia 2011
13th Boston Underground Film Festival, Boston , USA 2011
Belfast Film Festival, Belfast, Ireland 2011
Weekend of Terror, Germany 2011
International festival of Horror, Sydney, Australia 2011
Please support the New Zealand Indie Film scene by purchasing this DVD either online or requesting your local DVD rental/retail store to get a copy in for you to watch or buy.
Vendetta Films have made available for you the fans of Wound the DVD at the very special price of $24.99. Just enter the promo code REVENGE to get Ten Dollars off the listed price.
To buy a copy of WOUND:
Go to Vendetta Films: http://www.vendettafilms.c
To receive WOUND at the special price of $24.99.
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