Day 104 . 04 .08.2011

Last night was my friend Lulama Dingani's birthday gathering at Ragazzi Lounge in Long Street. I was able to slip in a quick meeting regarding the documentary , during the evening. We decided on dates to shoot , the important aspects to focus on and mostly we bounced idea's off each other. It went really well and so during this week , I will be finalizing the dates to shoot with my team . I will also be deciding what it is that I would like to have documented. The great thing about this collaboration , is that we share the same vision and are open to a lot of spontaneity .

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Day 92 . 23 .07.2011

Yesterday was a happy day, I met up with one of the candidates for the documentary and I love him. His portfolio is mad sick and he is full of energy. It was great bouncing off my ideas to someone and receiving both praise and better suggestions. No names mentioned yet. Our collaboration  isn’t finalized yet, but soon I will make my decision. 

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Day 86 . 17 .07.2011

Fashion week was crazy. So crazy that Tshakgi Mannya and I weren't able to speak about the garment that she is designing and creating for the opening. I wasn’t aware that she was making two garments, but knowing her, she wants her clients to have options. Thank you Aluxism. Today she leave’s for Johannesburg, as Cape Town Fashion Week is over and I think all that attended can say that it was a great success.

I am overwhelmed by the response to my request of needing people who would be able to shoot the documentary. I have males and females who are extremely interested and talented which is amazing, however, their portfolio is what matters the most to me. I start varsity tomorrow and I hope that I will be able to make time for as many meetings with these talented candidates as possible, so I can make a decision on who I will be working with by the end of the week. I will start shooting on the 21^st August 2011 and onto the 1^st September.

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Day 85 . 16 .07.2011

Today is a very sluggish day. My family is back and so I won’t be working on the exhibition today. I couldn’t make my meeting with the potential cinematographer, as I had to pick up my family from the airport, but it will happen before the end of next week.

Have a lovely day everyone.
Happy birthday Kefiloe Siwisa :)

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Day 84 . 15 .07.2011

It’s officially 47 days away until the opening and yes, the feeling I have is daunting kind. My family arrives from their holiday this afternoon and all I want to do is spend the whole day with them, but unfortunately I can’t. I have to meet up with a potential cinematographer for my documentary, as it’s clear, time is ticking away. This meeting will be a chance to see his work, communicate my vision and idea for this documentary and decide whether or not we will be working together. I am looking forward to it.

I am not sure if I will be attending any shows today, however if I do, I will take pictures this time and again give a full report. I am hearing a lot of good reports on Cape Town Fashion Week and the young emerging creative’s that this city has to offer.

May you all have an amazing start to the weekend...

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Day 82 . 13 .07.2011

I think I might have a cinematographer for my documentary. I am so blessed to have options, so now I will be meeting with the candidates and see their style and hopefully one of them is exactly what I am looking for in terms of style and vision. This documentary will be informative and a way to express my passion for my craft and life in general.

Crossing fingers*

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Day 80 . 11 .07.2011

Its day 80

I am still on the hunt for someone who can document (medium: film) the last week of this journey, and fortunately I have been meeting some great candidates. It’s easy for people to tell you that they are good at something, but it’s a totally different thing when they show you their skill. Last night (Cold Turkey) is a bit of a blur, but I do remember meeting this one guy who sounded keen on filming my vision.  

So its 51 days until the opening and more and more guest are confirming that they will be attending the opening of “The moments’ amidst the chaos.  Thank goodness they will also be a cash bar available on the night, as I was beginning to worry that I won’t have enough bottles of wine on the night and secondly those who can only drink beer and ciders will be catered for as well.

It’s Monday and time to work.  I am so lucky to be on holiday. I have time to rest from time to time. I can’t say that before, I didn’t have time for myself because this exhibition is exactly that. I hope that makes sense.

Thank you to my team and sponsors. Your help throughout this process has been amazing.

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Day 76 . 07 .07.2011

55 days until the opening

The pressure is on, but fortunately, I am on schedule.  The next submission date is on the 1st August, which is when I have to submit all the images for printing. The day I submit the images is probably the day it all sinks in. Those images will be the final series of works that I share with the public. EEEK.

Tomorrow I will be at the Rococo Studio gallery for our monthly meeting at 08:30. Ms Vuyi Mayosi will be joining me and I think it would be good to bounce off ideas with someone else other than my team members and Deryck.

I didn’t realize that I will need a photographer, on the main floor, for the night. I don’t think it will be an issue finding someone; I just need to find the right person. These are things I will probably be sorting out this week.

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Day 69 . 30 .06.2011

My last few days in JHB and 62 days left until the opening...

I was meant to go jamming tonight, but the admin that I have been delaying to attend to is becoming overwhelming. So, tonight I will be doing it all tonight and tomorrow I hit the streets. I think it’s a blessing I decided to take this vacation, as I am getting a lot of perspective in my approach to this exhibition. I have a different outlook on three important factors to this project. Going bigger and bold with the creative aspect of it, I need to look into my business strategy, as well as the media side. Only people in Johannesburg could have this influence on me.

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