You in Five Words

The past month, I was in this intersection in my career life. After a long thought, I finally made up my mind last week. Disappointing a few, and being questioned by some, I have given my best decision on which road I am taking.

It is funny how things will try to distract you from fulfilling your true destiny. And I know how far I am from my true calling. But at least, today, I know I am not making myself any further from it.

Oh, remember this "You in Five Words" post from two years ago? I tried asking myself again then compare it with my previous answers.

The titles I am giving myself today are:

Writer

Dog(s)-Mama

Movie Maker

Lover

Runner

And I am gratefully accepting the changes. 
There are three new ones and I can examine them as simple as:

Movie Maker- As a rookie, I think I did a good job and I worked with a well-oiled team. When I was working on my movie script, I was in 99% of self-doubt. But that changed immediately as soon as I submitted them.

Lover- This is a significant change to "Selfish." It was easy, you know, to be selfish and take no one's opinion into your consideration in making life decisions. But I what good would I be if I do not love others?

Runner-"In your mind, you are a Kenyan." is written in one Marathon signage.  I know that my pace is nowhere near them. But this running journey has brought me to realize that my strength is in my endurance. I am training for longer runs now. As in... Ultra Marathon. It freaks me out. To the smallest nerves. But that is how I know that I should do it.

Did you write your own"You in Five Words."? Any changes?
  

Best Short- Viewers Choice

"In every victory, let it be said on me. That my source of strength, my source of hope, is in Christ alone."

Some details and photos coming soon, but this one is to show you how grateful I am (and the team) for  this award. Not bad for a rookie script writer, yes?
The team who have worked hard for this movie are the best treasures I found this year!

ps: For those who have not seen the movie, I need to share that at the moment we have taken the videos from the internet for further promotion and possibilities of submitting it for other competitions.

 

 

Aku Memanggilmu Ibu

A few months ago, aiming to join a short film competition, I sent my movie script to one production house in Bali. At first, I was only expecting to get a half sponsorship in producing the movie. Fortunately, the company agreed to do a full one. 
To share more, the movie script was an adaptation of my two short stories combined: Aku Memanggilmu Ibu and Mencari Bapak.

Sleepless nights and double hours, and 24*3 hrs of shooting time then become my additional routines for one month long. Not to mention the post production work. I cannot tell you how much I have learned from the experience. Film makers are exceptionally talented!

After waiting for a month after submitting the movie, I finally received the letter. "Aku Memanggilmu Ibu" (I Call You Mother) is shortlisted as Top 10 Finalists!

If you'd like to see the behind-the-scenes, please click here

And, I am humbled to request for your support by doing these steps below:  

1.Go to the YouTube channel link below. 

2.Watch and press👍if you smile/cry/laugh/hold your breath while watching it. Under comments section, write down your email address and the reason why you like it to stand a chance winning prizes from the organizer.

3.Voting ends 22 May, please share with your friends and families who also love to watch movies and like to participate in #celebratingwomen.

ps: And of course, to God be the glory!