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DESTRUCTION IS HERE!

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 4:11AM by sosena 1 Comment -

I Visited MERKATO today for the first time since I arrived, and much to my surprise major destruction is already happening.  This is part of a section being demolished. The market is rapidly transforming into shiny modern day malls right before my own eyes!  It was quite emotional to watch, yet it fueled my determination to make this film.   My heart is racing...

....as I jumped on top of a truck to get some perspective shots. I needed some help of coarse!



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100,000 birr away from my EX-1!

Thu, 05/27/2010 - 10:47AM by sosena 2 Comments -
This is Mr, Tafari Worsen. He is retired producer/journalist in Ethiopia. He has worked on several documentaries for BBC and features including Endurance and Shaft in Africa. He sat down with me today over the best cup of macchiato to discuss MERKATO and film making in Ethiopia. Of coarse, the only thing on my mind was my poor EX-1 still trapped at the airport and now about 100,000 brr ($8,000 US ) cash deposit away from being released! On the bright side, this meeting was really priceless. He shared some amazing stories and several contacts to get this production rolling! I'm about 2 days away from my first visit to the market....GODSPEED!



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HELP!

Mon, 05/24/2010 - 1:54AM by sosena 3 Comments -
Titi the house dog has been keeping me company as I wait for my SONY EX-1 to be released. Due to the political climate there has been strict restrictions on "professional" cameras. My Ex-1 is stranded in some back office until the election is over and I hand over a deposit amount! What is this about? WELCOME TO AFRICA!!!



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hOme Sweet hOme

Mon, 05/24/2010 - 1:31AM by sosena 1 Comment -
Welcome to the production house..well really my dad's place. This is where I will be staying for the duration of the production...not bad! I will actually be home more than I would like this week..its the presidential election in Addis and it is strongly advised to stay home till the votes have been cleared...I'm yearning for the market but its bit dangerous..patience for now.



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BIG PIMPIN

Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:53AM by sosena 1 Comment -
I have to say I really enjoyed my upgrade to first class (KLM courtasy due to flight delay) It just doesn't get any better than salmon and Chardonnay! It was airway bliss! The 18 hours really flew by!



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MERKATO...is about to begin

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 7:00PM by sosena 0 Comments -
Before I get on the plane to Ethiopia to film my thesis film MERKATO, I really wanted to start this blog so I can share the adventure of this project with all of you. This will primarily be a photo blog, although I will do my best to share it all! I really look forward to capturing the endless stories and beauty of the legendary MERKATO! -xo Sosena