Howdy folks,
Plenty more content up soon but first let me share with you the events of today.
Lawrence Lee!
My uncle and mentor, Al Jazeera English Producer, Adam Gill gave me a ring on the 18th. We have just set up an internship in Doha for me during February, this internship will be supportive of my dissertation and valuable experience to furthermore apply for a job with the company after completing my course in London College of Communication. However more importantly, Adam has flown to England for the festive season and moreover needs to film a profile video of the news correspondent Laurence Lee tomorrow!
“Would you like to come to Coventry to assist us?”
Such a fantastic opportunity was not to be missed, especially to one who loves the television and film industry. Although, in these times I rarely do much free work, in this instance and during February I’m am working my way into my ideal position in sunny Doha. Besides that, I love working with Adam, he has taught me so much from such an early age!
If I turn my heating to 30 I can pretend for now
I hopped, skipped and jumped onto a train from Birmingham to Coventry in the early hours and met the guys. After introductions, I quickly found out that the camera operator was the same operator who filmed over the balcony in Greece, Libya and some of the most hairiest situations heard! I remember watching those shots and thinking must of been the most thrilling setting to film.
Laurence was filming a short on Britain closing it’s last remaining coal pit, Daw Mill. We traveled a fair bit, did some vox pops, an interview, cut aways and finally headed back. All of this in the freezing cold and pouring rain.
Here’s some shots to keep you entertained in the beautiful setting of rainy England;
Vox pop in the rain
Daw Mill in the background
Finally, I’m going to be making a vlog whilst out in Doha. I shall be filming what the area is like, working with Al Jazeera, night life and more. If there is anything you guys would like to see, let me know! Take it easy people!
