Jacqui Hocking

Documentary Editor – Film-maker
Archive for November, 2010

UPDATE

After being on Tour for the last month with an amazing crew on a stage show around Australia – this thursday I’ll finally be making my way back to Melbourne. Thanks to everyone on the Tour – it was so much fun! Nothing like a bit of glitter to brighten up your day…

Meanwhile – the edit for “SPINNING DREAMS” is almost complete!

I’m extremely excited about the project – I think it’s looking fantastic. We’re targeting a youth audience, with a strong emphasis on *global* youth culture – empowerment – and aiming to inspire young people around the world to make a positive difference to the world! 100% of the profits will go towards Timor Aid -
Veronica Yow has done an incredible job seeking some of Australia’s best music!!! I’m so happy that we’ve been able to find such energetic and awesome music as our soundtrack! It’s fresh – dynamic – and never been done before. The stunning album of Timorese music provided by our translator Cecelia is breathtaking –  incorporating both modern energy and cultural identity is something that will engage with youth on a GLOBAL level.
A talented Editor from Melbourne has recently come onboard to help  - Andrew Chaplin - and Tom an amazing Melbourne based writer continues to help us develop it into an exciting script… Ashwin has given some great leads to some historical footage which is being followed up as I type…and a BIIIIG thank you AGAIN to Cecilia who helped to complete ALL the translations from Timor Aid!
We are almost finished with the initial edit – with most scenes almost ready to be put together  - but we still have a long way to go!
The decision has also been made to LIVE STREAM the screening event in Singapore – I’LL KEEP YOU POSTED!

Another fun shoot I’ve worked on recently (above) was shot a sunday on a day off while back in melbourne (between sydney and adelaide in the tour!). The result has caused a lot of controversy in the commercial world – after releasing the clip online – the director wrote on his blog that the spec was done under AU$3000 – with unpaid crew- which ensued an outroar of comments – erupting in a “campaign breif” forum – which leads me to my final thought on the matter:

I’m really proud of us, we are an amazing team. All 30 of us took this onboard over a weekend (actually, just one sunday) to do what we ALL love doing – shooting something cool. The fact we pulled it off – and got something done – is whats special. Putting it all together.. getting it made.. and out.. I think is pretty impressive.

And the end of the day – it’s just about going out there and doing it. We did it.

No-one at our age should ever take themselves too seriously. Just spend each day learning as much as you can – while surrounding yourselves with the best crew, mentors and friends you can find to help support you. I’ve never worked with a more supportive and inspiring team – so thanks guys for an AWESOME shoot :)

Perth, it’s been fun – now back to melbourne thursday - Next stop? SINGAPORE!!!

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at 3:34 am
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