BY PAMELA BOWMAN, MESA, USA – We all had preconceived ideas of what Africa would be like. These images reflect moments where we stopped and grasped what was real for each of us. Photographs by FilmZambia Unit Photographer Mike Montesa
We Did IT
PAMELA JO BOWMAN – MESA, ARIZONA – This last Wednesday, Cyndi and I flew over to LA to talk to two producers. We went looking for direction and information about distribution and marketing. These seasoned producers were very helpful. At the end of the day we were exhausted from the amount of information we obtained …
In The Dark and In the Light
BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN – MESA ARIZONA – This 52 year old widow graciously allowed our film crew to set up our equipment and shoot a scene in one of the three rooms in her home. Laying in the corner of the room, on a thin mattress, was one of her six children, a son. …
Get Out of Bed!
BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN, MESA ARIZONA – We have finalized the documentary trailer. We even sent it to the crew and friends for feedback. So far so good. The suggestions for adjustment have been minor. Now we are completing the feature trailer. We will be sending them to HBO. Yes, we are very excited. As …
Piece of Work
BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN – MESA ARIZONA – We are in the editing process. We spend all day, every day (and some nights and weekends) editing these two films. Everything takes longer than I think it should. I believe it keeps getting stronger each day. We put it to bed at night and in the …
Getting Ready for Tribeca
BY PAMELA BOWMAN, MESA, ARIZONA — Today, our press credentials to the Tribeca Film Festival were approved. This festival is in New York City. Manhattan. The Big Apple. I have never been to New York City but a year ago I had never been to Africa, either. Manifest and whatever you want can be yours. …
Clear Your Head, Clear Your Schedule
BY PAMELA BOWMAN, MESA, ARIZONA — I love this time of year! I can eat my breakfast on my porch …for two days … and then the nasal drip begins. My eyes get puffy and the allergy breath nauseates even me. I would love to be able to scratch my brain! Anyone have a brain …
Bowman’s Short HEART OF AFRICA
BY CYNDI GREENING, PHOENIX, USA — We spent last week working on the trailer for the documentary and three guesses as to what we’re working on this week. Yep, the trailer for the feature. We passed the initial cut to Keith Heffner, the Sound Editor and Music Director. He layered sound, effects and vocals into …
YouTube Replaces the Boob Tube
BY PAMELA BOWMAN, MESA, USA — While we were at Sundance, I was sitting in front of a small group of very young filmmakers at a funding panel. After eavesdropping, I learned that they had done a movie on some guy traveling around the United States … I can’t really seem to remember much more …
I AM READY
BY PAMELA JO BOWMAN MESA AZ – Well, that was fun. My first Sundance film festival. Who’d have thought!?! I was surprised by so many things, but mostly I surprised myself. I was so disheartened the first few days. I was watching movies and very few were movies that left me feeling empowered on any …