The first day of shooting has arrived in Israel with the director present. Now, I am present and not dreaming. :-) My crew picked me up at 8:00 a.m. from Zichron and started to make our way to affula. In each location we are filming something related to the spy group or to the Aaronsohn family.
On the way, we spotted a wheat field and so we stopped and took some footage and from there we headed to Affula for some shots of an old train station and then on to my former home, Beit Shean for another train station. I am pleased with my crew and I must admit my Director of Photography has gone out on a limb (lol) or should I say, gone on a car and bus stop! Just so you all believe me.... I have provided photographic proof.
I almost swallowed my heart watching Yonni climb up on a bus stop to get a shot. We distracted dozens of passing cars. I was praying that a cop car wouldn't come by, because we were causing a scene. Filmmakers for ya... :-) The shot above the bus stop was in Rosh Pina, which is way up high - on the way to Tsfat. I assure you, I have given them the safety speech! It didn't seem to work.
From there, we drove back to Tel - Aviv (a long way) to interview an Aaronsohn family member. The interview was great! She talked about things I wanted to talk about and even continued talking as she took me home. I parted with my crew back in Tel aviv and I wish I had the camera with me in the car to continue the interview.
Tomorrow: We will go aboard a Yacht to film the coast of Israel and Atlit Beach, of course armed with an army permission slip!
I am tired and a little under the weather - need to hit the pillow. I hope this nasty case of " POLLEN OVERLOAD" will go away, but what can you do - everything here is blooming.
until tomorrow - take care,
Leora
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