Feeling Feverish

While on the prowl for characters for my forthcoming documentary, I have run across several leads. But in the meantime, I have also had to make some decisions about which direction I want to take this documentary. The questions abound: do I want to specifically cover the people who have had loved ones die and thus, they celebrate during All Souls? Or do I want to cover the tradition and culture behind it? There are many directions I could take it, but I am most interested in the personal aspect of it. I want to know why people celebrate and how. I want to know about their stories of love, loss and closure.


The difficult part is definitely the time factor. Between my 5 classes, 3-4 days of work and a weekend internship in Phoenix, I have little time to make contacts, interview and shoot b-roll for the project.


And yet another barrier: the flu. Just when you think you're ready to jump on the phone and set up interviews, the flu hits. Sure, I saw this coming a mile away. I guess not sleeping since Wednesday began to take its toll on me by Saturday night. Sunday morning it all came down and I was out of commission. If only I could say I was better now and ready to go. I have inundated this thing with everything from Airborne to Zicam and slept for about 33 of the last 36 hours.

Fortunately, I have made a few contacts and have been able to start communicating. I am still hoping for some individuals willing to tell their story on camera, so hopefully one of my leads will help me with that. I'm getting really anxious to start shooting so hopefully this week will allow me to do that sanz any unexpected ailments or time limitations!