Location Scouting

BY JABBES MVULA, PHOENIX, USA — This is one of the locations that we'll be using for BAD T!MING. It's the village scene and it's very near to where I grew up. My Mum still lives near this area and it makes me long for home to see it. A friend, Oliver Mzenje Banda, got these images for me and delivered them at 1:00 a.m. We're getting ready to go to Zambia to shoot the film. We're having to do the location scouting from a far. Cyndi tells me that it can happen this way with Hollywood films, too. They have to send a Location Scout to the area to find suitable locations before the cast and crew arrive. Of course, I know what things look like but this helps the crew a great deal.

Here is the Victoria Falls location where we will be shooting the wedding scene. It's a gorgeous setting. I think the audience will love seeing one of the most beautiful settings in my country. I too will be excited to see Victoria Falls as I have never been there. I worry that the water may create problems when we're filming because I read that it can shoot up in the air. Many people wear raincoats around the Falls.
Comments
Wow! The village is just how I imagined it! This is so awesome Jabbes. The waterfall isn't the most beautiful in your country, but the world!!!! Zambia seems to be the best kept secret! Wish I could be there with you!
Posted by: Lindsey Black | July 21, 2006 01:47 PM