“We don’t need
another Christian video! We need
Christian’s producing quality film!
We don’t need Christian music!
We need Christians producing quality music on the earth! We don’t need Christian Arts- we need
Christians operating in the Arts!� Andrew Shearman
What’sinteresting is during the past few years I have been networked with an
interesting array of people: Two
friends of mine are composers on a very excellent and rare level, one friend
who is a professional cinematographer and has worked for many of the big name
TV Networks, I met a Hollywood producer while in Thailand, I personally know
the director of the biggest TV station in Holland who produces documentaries
from all over the world. Additionally,
I have many contacts on the ground in Thailand that are eager to help! I’m not a “lone wolf� on this! The list goes on and on- it’s kind of
odd and crazy! I ‘m eager to
maximize potential!- The connections I have could mean nothing or
everything!! I’m done with small
and colorless dreams!- these children disserve for me to think big! This will take a lot of work-! But I
will see it through!!!
Questions you
maybe asking;
maybe asking;
1) What’s the
story- or the focus? I’m compelled
to share the story of Hope! “Light in the Darkness� Within the realm of murder,
rape, and genocide- exists something more powerful and beautiful then anything
I’ve ever seen! Children walking
in the substance of what the church preaches! The Gospel- the tangible relationship with God that defies
circumstances!- The hope of Christ and the supernatural that exists in their
lives. To share the intimate story of the people; a child, a mother, a family
and etc!- A camera is a window- I
strive to pull back the blinds!
story- or the focus? I’m compelled
to share the story of Hope! “Light in the Darkness� Within the realm of murder,
rape, and genocide- exists something more powerful and beautiful then anything
I’ve ever seen! Children walking
in the substance of what the church preaches! The Gospel- the tangible relationship with God that defies
circumstances!- The hope of Christ and the supernatural that exists in their
lives. To share the intimate story of the people; a child, a mother, a family
and etc!- A camera is a window- I
strive to pull back the blinds!
a)I’m
not attached to how big or small this becomes or doesn’t become! However, I am
attached to seeing this through and doing this with excellence! I feel responsible for what I know and
the relationships that have begun!
not attached to how big or small this becomes or doesn’t become! However, I am
attached to seeing this through and doing this with excellence! I feel responsible for what I know and
the relationships that have begun!
b)
This is NOT about guilting viewers with another world issue with no way to get
involved!. Viewers will be moved
with hope- and provided ways to get involved! Whoever watches this will be effected! My intent is to
promote change with the situation in Burma but also with the viewers
watching!
This is NOT about guilting viewers with another world issue with no way to get
involved!. Viewers will be moved
with hope- and provided ways to get involved! Whoever watches this will be effected! My intent is to
promote change with the situation in Burma but also with the viewers
watching!
2) Are you
done, when can we expect the final result? I have hours and hours of footage but it’s not enough. Simply, I need to go back! I believe I could achieve my goal
within 2- 3 more visits. I have an
open invitation from “David� to go back at any point! I hope to make many visits over the years! The earliest I
could return is early fall. Many
locations aren’t accessible at the moment due to it being rainy season! I
desire to go back for 5 or 6 weeks.
Gathering footage is important- but my greatest desire is to further my
relationships! Does it make sense I just want to be with the children??! If my focus was only the film- I
wouldn’t be able to tell their story! I want to further the bond I have with
the people, live with them, love one them. I will work and shoot film from this heart posture!! From my relationships will be the
potential to capture the real story! Relationships take time, honor, love,
trust and patience! Simply I love
these children and want to honor them if I am to tell their story!
done, when can we expect the final result? I have hours and hours of footage but it’s not enough. Simply, I need to go back! I believe I could achieve my goal
within 2- 3 more visits. I have an
open invitation from “David� to go back at any point! I hope to make many visits over the years! The earliest I
could return is early fall. Many
locations aren’t accessible at the moment due to it being rainy season! I
desire to go back for 5 or 6 weeks.
Gathering footage is important- but my greatest desire is to further my
relationships! Does it make sense I just want to be with the children??! If my focus was only the film- I
wouldn’t be able to tell their story! I want to further the bond I have with
the people, live with them, love one them. I will work and shoot film from this heart posture!! From my relationships will be the
potential to capture the real story! Relationships take time, honor, love,
trust and patience! Simply I love
these children and want to honor them if I am to tell their story!
3)Am I the
right guy for the job!? Would the people be better served if someone else did
this that has more experience?! I
don’t know… ! My heart was moved to act- so….. I did! If I hadn’t I wouldn’t have met those children! I aim to finish
what I began! It seems I have
found myself in the right place at the right time- with the right people! I
believe I’m positioned in a way that professional cinematographers spend years
trying to achieve. I feel responsible for the relationships I have! Without arrogance, something in me
“says�- I have the ability to catch something and tell a story that only I could.
right guy for the job!? Would the people be better served if someone else did
this that has more experience?! I
don’t know… ! My heart was moved to act- so….. I did! If I hadn’t I wouldn’t have met those children! I aim to finish
what I began! It seems I have
found myself in the right place at the right time- with the right people! I
believe I’m positioned in a way that professional cinematographers spend years
trying to achieve. I feel responsible for the relationships I have! Without arrogance, something in me
“says�- I have the ability to catch something and tell a story that only I could.
4) So Sean… if
someone asked you today- “what do you need?� What you say??
someone asked you today- “what do you need?� What you say??
I ticket to Thailand would be a start but an investor! $15,000!
The amount is not reserved nor overboard!!! I have been researching for
the past 3 years the right equipment necessary for a project just like this!
Oddly enough I had this list prior to ever going to Thailand! I can share line
by line of how the money will be allocated and used. It’s cost efficient,
compact, and will produce the best results that money can buy while being
realistic! Cost covers equipment, and the basics of travel and food.
The amount is not reserved nor overboard!!! I have been researching for
the past 3 years the right equipment necessary for a project just like this!
Oddly enough I had this list prior to ever going to Thailand! I can share line
by line of how the money will be allocated and used. It’s cost efficient,
compact, and will produce the best results that money can buy while being
realistic! Cost covers equipment, and the basics of travel and food.
I’m a man of
excellence- and believe stories like this are the reason why the nicest cameras
on the earth exist! This will not
be your typical “Christian video.� I believe it will be raw and real but also
anointed… telling the story of the people!
excellence- and believe stories like this are the reason why the nicest cameras
on the earth exist! This will not
be your typical “Christian video.� I believe it will be raw and real but also
anointed… telling the story of the people!
Currently, I
have a broken SLR camera that only shoots on Automatic, a borrowed HD camera
from The-WorldRace, and a shotgun mic!
Maybe now you understand why I feel like I’m throwing stones at a giant!
However if all I have to go in with is a broken camera and a borrowed
Video-camera I will! I’m thankful for what I’ve been given
up to this point!
have a broken SLR camera that only shoots on Automatic, a borrowed HD camera
from The-WorldRace, and a shotgun mic!
Maybe now you understand why I feel like I’m throwing stones at a giant!
However if all I have to go in with is a broken camera and a borrowed
Video-camera I will! I’m thankful for what I’ve been given
up to this point!
At this point
I’m not sure what the result will be!.
On this side of the table, all I can do is give it my best shot, see it
through, and let the chips fall where they may!- But there’s potential!
I’m not sure what the result will be!.
On this side of the table, all I can do is give it my best shot, see it
through, and let the chips fall where they may!- But there’s potential!
** My intent in
sharing all this was not to ask for money!
These are practical questions I’ve been asked, and I may be the right guy- that the right person has been
looking for!!- you never know **
sharing all this was not to ask for money!
These are practical questions I’ve been asked, and I may be the right guy- that the right person has been
looking for!!- you never know **
Thanks for
taking the time to read my blog and for following me!! Please remember the faces and the situation in Burma!
taking the time to read my blog and for following me!! Please remember the faces and the situation in Burma!
(I appreciate
any feedback, thoughts, or suggestions)
any feedback, thoughts, or suggestions)
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