Friday 31 August 2007

Farmer fun!

I can't stop laughing at this video, it is soooo funny, and it's got Bonnie 'Prince' Billy in it, what a legend!


Tuesday 28 August 2007

Bring back the blog! Issues-based participant-generated broadcast TV?! Plus procastination

Someone sent me this link to what looks like a really innovative series on one of the main TV channels in NZ. People approach the production company with an issue they want addressed, and the company makes the film under their editorial direction...
http://www.opendoor.net.nz/index.php?section=index&sub_section=start
The website says there are similar initiatives in Canada and the U.S
I don't know what the quality of then programmes is like but the idea is a refreshing break from what we usually hear about how TV treats their participants stories.

Also an old but good music vid inspired by Mr and Mrs Belantara and me seeing them perform this weekend: