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| Photo: (c) Amy Hoogenboom. |
Just a few minutes ago, Amy Hoogenboom and I decided it was the right time
to finally put her doco Scatter Joy online and share it with the World!
Now, the film will take on a different shape and have a life of its own in cyber space!
Click here to view the film... Please feel free to share the link!!
http://vimeo.com/114459898
It's been an incredible journey for the two of us... We started
production together in early 2012 (here in tMelbourne) and the finished
doco took us to film festivals in both Times Square (New York) and Byron
Bay. And just last week, it finally got a showing in its hometown of Melbourne at the 'Flooding in the Garden' Festival at Abbottsford Convent.
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| Brent (and friend Trudy Kelder) attending a screening of Scatter Joy at Abbottsford Convent. |
I would like to say a HUGE thanks to Amy, who after meeting me in late
2011, wanted to tell my story. I was a little reluctant at first (and
remember telling her I was over "being famous"). But I later relented, on
the proviso that she would be (quoting myself):
"very ambitious with it, and want to take it to the world".
And to her credit, she more than rose to the creative challenge!!
Amy's hard work and dedication have been incredible. She completely self-funded and produced this little film all by herself, and spent nearly another two years entering the film into festivals all over the world (all without funding, on her minimal barista wage).
She is an exceptional film-maker & storyteller, whose unique vision,
professionalism, patience & dedication was an absolute joy to work with!!
Thanks to everyone else who was involved in its production, too, and all those that have supported the film. I'd like to acknowledge (and thank) Elyn, a muse & soulmate I sadly lost. She inspired so much of what I talk about in Scatter Joy, and I wouldn't have been so interesting or articulate without her influence.
I would also like to say a special thanks to Dennis Cieri, who organised the festival
in New York we took part in. He singlehandedly gave Amy & I a
"professional" reason to finally visit New York!
This trip (a dream of over half a lifetime) completely changed my
life!!
I would also like to acknowledge & thank the Rennagel family
(who so kindly & generously opened up their beautiful New Jersey home to me
during my stay). I was so humbled & touched by the "frank yet friendly"
nature of everyone I met in NYC. Americans really are some of the most
generous & kind-hearted people I have ever encountered.
Watch this space, I really hope to return State-side again during 2015.
So, anyway, rant over! Watch the film and, if you enjoy it, please
SHARE IT
(with all your friends, family, work colleagues & clients)...
Amy & I give you our complete blessing!!!
Enjoy! Kia ora, Kia Kaha!!
"Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all."
(Helen Keller)
"very ambitious with it, and want to take it to the world".
And to her credit, she more than rose to the creative challenge!!
Amy's hard work and dedication have been incredible. She completely self-funded and produced this little film all by herself, and spent nearly another two years entering the film into festivals all over the world (all without funding, on her minimal barista wage).
She is an exceptional film-maker & storyteller, whose unique vision,
professionalism, patience & dedication was an absolute joy to work with!!
Thanks to everyone else who was involved in its production, too, and all those that have supported the film. I'd like to acknowledge (and thank) Elyn, a muse & soulmate I sadly lost. She inspired so much of what I talk about in Scatter Joy, and I wouldn't have been so interesting or articulate without her influence.
I would also like to say a special thanks to Dennis Cieri, who organised the festival
in New York we took part in. He singlehandedly gave Amy & I a
"professional" reason to finally visit New York!
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| Scattering Joy in NYC (October, 2014) |
I would also like to acknowledge & thank the Rennagel family
(who so kindly & generously opened up their beautiful New Jersey home to me
during my stay). I was so humbled & touched by the "frank yet friendly"
nature of everyone I met in NYC. Americans really are some of the most
generous & kind-hearted people I have ever encountered.
Watch this space, I really hope to return State-side again during 2015.
So, anyway, rant over! Watch the film and, if you enjoy it, please
SHARE IT
(with all your friends, family, work colleagues & clients)...
Amy & I give you our complete blessing!!!
Enjoy! Kia ora, Kia Kaha!!
"Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all."
(Helen Keller)
