| Journal #5 Wingnut Break In and the Producer Calls |
| There was a different guard at the Wingnut studios gate today. I told him that I had letters to drop off. He offered me a seat in the guardhouse and called for a runner. He explained that no one but staff were allowed past the gate. It is only the first day of shooting and they'd already had a break in. A photographer had cut the fence and taken shots of one of the Lord of the Rings sets. "That's awful," I said becoming angry. Who dared disrupt the making of these films? I scanned the length of fence surrounding the studios, ready to stop all those of mal intent. The guard finished his story then asked me how I thought Kiwis compared to Americans. "Much more friendly," I said without reservation. "Yeah?" he said sounding surprised. "Well, it's a small country, chances are you're related to the next bloke. So you best get along." Then he smiled and offered me a piece of cake. Later I rang Wingnut. I was put straight through to production. "We're fully crewed as of now, but I suggest you ring again as things could change at any time." The waiting game begins... |
| Back at the Mermaid I spoke with a woman who suggested I buy a copy of On Film, (NZ film industry magazine listing current productions), to see if there was anything else I could work on until there were openings on LOTR. On Film mentioned a new production called Ivanhoe that will be shot at Avalon studios starting in November. I immediately called Avalon. Not only did I get their mailing address, but also the name of the producer of Ivanhoe. First thing in the morning I'll drop my CV in the post. |
| Wednesday October 13th, less than 24 hours after I sent off my CV, my phone rang. "Is this Lichen June?" asked a confidant male voice. "Yes, this is Lichen." "You think you're a dark knight?" It was a challenge but there was amusement in his voice. "Dark knight?" I returned, looking for a bit more information. He laughed, then spoke quickly and clearly. "This is Dave, the producer with Ivanhoe. My partner in crime, Alan, and I are very impressed with your CV and letter. We would like to meet you. Would you have time to come into the studios for an interview tomorrow morning?" |
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