by Windy Borman | Aug 15, 2009 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
Today was one of those days I am reminded why I am a documentary filmmaker. I arrived at FAE a little before 9am and Mosha’s 3rd prosthetic fitting was already underway. After dumping the bags and grabbing the cameras, Liam, Julia and I raced up to her. Based...
by Windy Borman | Aug 13, 2009 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
One of my favorite exchanges from Shakespeare in Love is: Philip Henslowe: Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster. Hugh Fennyman: So what do we do? Philip...
by Windy Borman | Aug 12, 2009 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director
Sawasdee ka! I arrived in Chiang Mai this afternoon and already have had an eventful trip! A fellow Bay Area Women in Film and Media member connected me with a local elephant photographer, who agreed to host me at her house this evening. She met me at the Chiang Mai...
by Windy Borman | Jul 31, 2009 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from Soraida and FAE, Notes from the Director
This morning I received a wonderful message from Soraida Salwala, the founder of FAE: Motala’s prosthetic leg has just been scheduled to 15-16 August, 2009. Ten years from her tragic accident. I just cannot wait. This morning she tried to walk to Kamchan and I...