Sep 17, 2018
I learned a little bit about the Australian film industry while I was here. I actually went to see the premier for Emu Runner before this so the booth caught my eye.
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I learned a little bit about the Australian film industry while I was here. I actually went to see the premier for Emu Runner before this so the booth caught my eye.
Film Review #2 - Sharkwater Extinction
Sharkwater Extinction was the first film I had the pleasure of seeing on the trip, and while I recognize that the entire film does not quite follow the vision that the director had in mind, I still consider it a wonderful film.
Rob Stewart was on a mission to protect sharks from becoming extinct and the majority of the film follows him on this mission. It calls attention to a lot of major issues around the world related to the wrongful slaughter of millions of sharks and includes a plethora of absolutely beautiful shots.
Unfortunately, Rob died before finishing his film, so his friends and family did their best to finish it for him. Especially considering the fact that the film was not finished being filmed, I think they did an excellent job of putting together a documentary that still called attention to what was originally intended, but also paid tribute to the man who dedicated his life to this cause. I went into the film not knowing anything about this man and left it being sad that he was gone. And while I know that the film was not initially meant to be a memorial, I feel that it was very tastefully done and still included a lot of elements that will be impactful for the cause as well. It certainly had an impact on the room full of people who saw it (standing ovation and then complete silence). The moment after the film was done is one I will certainly never forget.
I had the pleasure of seeing several premieres with Q&As and two red carpets. Shown here are pictures from the Q&As after the premiere of Rafiki and Where Hands Touch, and red carpets for Sorry for your Loss and Life Itself.
While at the Q&A for Rafiki I learned that the film is actually banned in Kenya for it's homosexual subject matter but they plan to fight to show it someday. I hope they are successful because it was a really wonderful film.
Film Review #1 - Sorry for Your Loss
I had the opportunity to see the first four episodes of a new show that is coming out on Facebook Watch titled, "Sorry for your Loss". Words cannot even begin to describe the love I have for this show. Not only do I believe it was beautifully shot, but it also touched on the loss of a loved one in a way that is rarely seen in film and television (at least in what I have come across).
The show follows a young woman named Leigh who recently lost her husband. What makes it so different from other depictions of loss that I have seen though, is how it focuses on the time after the initial loss. It is 3 months after, a time in which all the sympathy for the grieving person begins to fade because those who weren't close to the person are ready to move on and expect her to do the same. But it's not that simple. When you lose a person that is that close to you, there is no set time that you will get over it by. It stays with you even if the rest of the world has moved forward, and I think the show did a wonderful job of showcasing this, not only through the writing, but also by the way in which it includes flashbacks that indicate just what Leigh is feeling as she goes through life without him.
These flashbacks make an even greater impact because of the way they are shot. The creators of the show did an excellent job paying close attention to color and sound when it came to showing the flashbacks and the present day. The flashbacks with her husband in them are far more vibrant and cheery. There are pleasant sounds and happy moments and things just feel complete and whole. The present day moments feel much duller and gray. The way it is edited, mixed with the color and shift in tone really make you feel the loss that she does because the present day moments feel empty without him there.
Overall, I think the show does an excellent job of showcasing just what it feels like to lose someone and I can't wait to see more if I ever get the chance.
The women's rally was such an amazing experience. It made me feel a wide range of emotions (frustration being one of the biggest). But it also made me feel very empowered and determined to make it in an industry that seems destined to tell me I can't. #This changes everything
Personal Reflection #2 - Reflecting on the amazing moment that took place after watching Sharkwater Extinction.
Personal Reflection #1 - Taking note of the appreciation for volunteers and the main differences in the types of screenings.
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