Finally

Hi there!
Believe it or not, but finally I have received a green light!
It won't be LA nor Dallas, but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean again - on the Hawaii islands. The director is inviting me to participate in a project run out of Kona, where I have actually been before. I might be participating in an indie feature as well, meaning an indepentently produced feature film.
I will hopefully leave around Jan 15, if the visa process runs smoothly.
Will keep you updated!

Advent

Time flies and almost a month went by. The Christmas lights have entered the Swedish cities and people are planning where to go for holidays.

Myself, I'm starting to plan for the next year. It seems now I will have an opportunity to go to Hawaii again. At the moment, the Dallas project has been moved and is on hold for a while. But there are other projects coming up. I wish I could talk more clearly, but these opportunities might be even more interesting. In the following two weeks I will probably know about dates.

Meanwhile I have been helping a company in the preparations for taking one of the most famous cinematographers in the world to Sweden. I have also had the privilege to connect with more people in the Swedish film and television industry. And, writing on my script and continuing our work on the YWAM videos.

I wish you some meaningful "Advent" weeks and I'll update as soon as I have information about next year. Thank you so much for taking interest in my journey.

Some people are historymakers...

Hi there

Here is a preview shot of our last YWAM promo film. Ha ha, we had fun! I hope it comes out well in the editing too (I'm not the person editing it).

Am I tired of moving around?

Yes I am. Last three months I've been living in suitcases, figuratively and literally. My "stand-by" situation for over three months now has been a real challenge to me. Well, at least I now have a little more understanding of how it is to be homeless!
And I am thankful to my parents and my dear friends, letting me live a little here, a little there. God is taking care of me. Such is the life of an adventurer!

Yesterday we had a chat with our fellow director again. And now new things are happening. Key people are persevering on this, in spite of uncertainties and resistance. And, we, the to-be interns, at the moment have been moved to.... Hawaii! I don't know if to dance or sigh or if I'm even "in" still. In a couple of days we'll have more information. But let's be positive, he? In the long run it'll all be better than we first could imagine.

Am I being abstract? Sorry. I hope to be able to clarify as soon as possible.

Another things I haven't even talked about here is my new sales job at an international film company in Gothenburg. A company that both produces film and holds workshops in filmmaking. Quite interesting! I'll tell you more later!

Promotion video for YWAM

Last Saturday was fun. We made another promotion video for YWAM (Youth With A Mission). Or better said, we recorded it. Most of the job was made in all the hours of idea development, planning and phone calls during the weeks before. Anyway, I hope to be able to post you some pictures soon. It's the seventh of our "new" promotion films (the previous ones can be seen at http://www.vimeo.com/ywamrestenas).

I also look forward to tonight. We'll have another direct chat with our director for the upcoming "big" project. We haven't heard from him for a month so I'm excited. I'll keep you posted.

Shifts taking place

Dear readers,

I wish I could say "I'm leaving", but I'm not yet there. Isn't that unbelievable? But this is "normal" for many projects in Hollywood - they remain uncertain until distribution. But as you know many films that have been considered "uncertain" show out to be successes.

From what I we hear some major shifts have taken place in this project and one of the major companies has backed out. The biggest company is still in though, and they seemingly want to move forward but we are waiting for the start approval.

For myself all this of course is a challenge, regarding finances, housing, practical things and so on. Thank you for your involvement and support. I'll keep you updated as soon as I know more.

Closer to launch! (but still waiting)

Dear friends.

Yesterday we got to know that the project where I have been invited to join as a film intern is coming closer to a launch date - probably around end of September.

As you know the Discovery space shuttle recently was delayed before departure, but didn't it finally take off? It did. Anyway, I think you get my point. Things are being considered, scheduled and triple-checked, all to maximize the project's potential. And can I be more specific? At the moment no. :)

Meanwhile I try to use the waiting time somewhat. Recently I informally participated in a 24-hour film contest, “Noo-maraton”, where we had 24 hours to make a film according to specific requirements. It was great fun. I also continue some scriptwriting and help YWAM Sweden with video promotions. I intend to look for a short-term job also, even if it can be hard to find one under the current circumstances. These coming weeks I will spend in Gothenborg and Ljungskile.

Friends and supporters, thank you so much for your involvement in this voyage. It is you who make it possible.