First day of shoot

38 degrees celcius in the shade...

The first day of shoot is suppose to be the worst for everyone involved, no matter how well prepared. For me the morning was one from hell (with the heat playing a big role). I hadn't secured my GPRS yet so there I was driving by following instinct, which I have to add, I had been doing a lot. This time around I ended up far in the opposite direction of location. I explored the townships of Cape Town; and those who are in the know will appreciate the fact that these township have since been cast on the margins of the city by the previous government- so I was very far. To get an idea, for my Jo'burgers, it was like looking for Midrand at Maponya mall; during traffic. And obviously the time was ticking and tocking. Needless to say I arrived on set, my first day, almost an hour late; after hustling an Afrikaaner traffic cop for driving 130 km/h in the bus lane. My boss gave me a strict talk but we were ready to go.

It was my first time on a movie set so everything was a big wow, though I tried to conceal it. The trucks full of wardrobe, make-up, seven star trailers for our star actors/actresses; all of it was amazing in my eyes. the shoot was in the luscious and opulent suburb of Muizenburg, where we were shooting a scene with Ingrid's flat. What I found intriguing most was the children on the set. I have always wondered about kids on location- their overall behaviour and assumed acting talent. I mean these kids were less than a year old: most unpredictable. The shoot went well nevertheless; this has most to do with the fact that the scene in question required them to cry.

The shoot was amazing, despite the sweat streaming down everyone's faces; the creative team managed to portray and relive the sixties - art imitating life or the other way around? Whatever the case, I am assured and proud to be part of this team because I foresee a brilliant shoot and even better final product.

Watch this space and I'll make sure you don't miss a thing!