Greetings from Wales. How are you doing Goddy? What are you up to? We have had very wet and windy weather for the past couple of days here in Wales. In this kind of weather, I feel I have to make extra efforts to get out and do things, that is apart from going to work!
How is the weather in Douala?
I was wondering how and where you saw the short doc film that I made about the Women Artists in Cameroon? One of the artists lives and works in Douala; she’s called Appolonie. Do you know her? I wanted to take a wild guess that this is how you may have seen the film, but I will wait for you to tell me; I am always curious about how and where people see the work I do after it’s in the public domain. I have attached a photo of Appolonie with one of the pieces she exhibited at the National Museum.
The film is still at the work-in-progress stage. We are currently working slowly on the editing. I did a short (and rough cut) version of the film before I travelled to Cameroon last year; it’s about 10 minutes. I wanted the women to have an idea of what we shot, and what to expect when we complete the editing; the film will be 50 minutes and it’s called Art of this Time, Art of this Place: Women Artists in Cameroon. As with my other doc films, I am planning to submit it to variety of film festivals.
It’s an interesting coincidence that within a space of one year, I am working on 2 projects that are about Art and Culture in Cameroon. Last year December, I was in Maroua shooting a feature-length doc about FENAC 2008. This project is also in postproduction.
I have made a determined effort this evening despite the wind, cold and rain; going out to celebrate Thanks Giving with an American friend. So I must end here for now and continue when I get back, while hoping I will hear from you, soon.
Take care Goddy,
Warm greetings from Cold Wales,
Florence
