In Kyrgyzstan

Penguin July 4th, 2008

in-kyrgyzstan

This week, I finished my preparations for my trip to Kyrgyzstan. I’m leaving with a bit of apprehension and uncertainty.

Last week, I sent my project document to my point of contact in Kyrgyzstan. Unfortunately, she’s returning to the states to get surgery for breast cancer. Initially, the project was supposed to be a documentary on local culture, but after I sent the project plan, they told me they wanted to shift to making a promotional video.

I wrote up a piece about documentaries versus promotional videos. Instead of continuing the discussion, I received a fluff email. As I prepare to leave, I have no idea what I’ll be doing once I hit land fall. I also don’t know who my new point of contact is going to be.

There’s a lot of challenges with this project. It’s my first documentary. It’s in a language I don’t know. When I come back, editing will be extremely difficult. But we’ll see.

With that said, I’ll be gone until the 22nd. Ninja will be gone until the 20th. Until then, have fun with our archives. :)

-Penguin



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  • NinjaVsPenguin
    "He has things to teach you and to mold you into what HE WANTS you to be."

    I'm sure of it. My hope is that the project survives it. I know I've been really challenged spiritually, ethically, and technically by this trip.

    I'm going to post the logs over the next few weeks.
  • Hope all is going well in Kyrgyzstan. Remember that no matter the obstacles or how things turn out differently than planned and especially the way you want, trust in God. He has things to teach you and to mold you into what HE WANTS you to be.
  • chris
    Wow! I remember you saying the last trip was interesting, but it sounds like your own visit is turning into documentary lore.

    I hope it is as enjoyable as it is challenging.
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