Another meeting

I was introduced to Tawanda Gunda (film maker) when I went to the Chamber of Commerce.  Had a stimulating discussion about the state of Zim film industry.  Tawanda wrote and directed Manje So, a popular series on Zim tv a few months ago.  We raked over issues like;

End of community film viewing
This had been a good way for film makers to get their stuff seen as not everyone can get into town for the main cinema.

Circumventing piracy

Production and distribution of DVD’s

Challenges of working in partnership with broadcaster – ownership issues and differences in working practices.

Use of sound/music

meetings meetings

Met with BuyZim today.  Can't say much about the details but clear if can make a good pilot then this will be a very fruitful partnership.  They weren't keen about advertising potential on the internet due to the very good point that most Zimbos are accessing the net from their phones.   Hmmn, net advertising is something I will def. look into from the diaspora point of view and if/when I can improve this blog site.  Still early days.


Next step, I need to speak to ZIFTESSA about getting student(s) participation in this project.
Also need to meet up with friend who promised help with my article of association.

Requests

Query to CFI (Canal France International) was responded to swiftly which was really good.  Unfortunately the Programme Policy Coordinator informs me that they wont have anything to do with religious programmes.  Felt like protesting that the show is more moralistic in tone rather than being overtly religious programming but then again the title, Deadly Sins.  I left it at that but he said he would be happy to see my other projects upon completion with a view to buying for their partners.  Not quite the assistance I was angling for but got me thinking about the future in a positive way.


Also, really pleased because I got a time travelling element to one of the episodes which is based on 'A lying tongue'.  Should be fun, just need to finish writing it first.