As salaamu alaikum,
Alhamdulillah, the HV20 is here! Br. SaadImam ordered and it arrived. He also bought a shotgun mic as well and that too arrived.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Scenes to be Shot on Oct. 15-21 (Insha Allah)
As-salaamu `alaikum,
The scenes that will be shot during Oct. 15-21 insha Allah will be the apartment scenes. The scenes will be shot during the evening, giving people a more flexible schedule to make it during the shoot.
Keeping It Real: The Truth Strikes Back Scene: The topic of having knowledge or understanding is brought up by one of the brothers. The conversation changes when one of the characters brings up a debate he was having at work with one of his co-workers. The co-worker brings up anti-Islamic arguments and the brother is telling everyone what the guy was saying to him. Mahdi and others defend Islam and tries to bring to light the truth of Islam and Muslims.
The Race and Marriage Scene: The brothers discuss the issue of racism amongst Muslims and struggle young brothers and sisters have to go through regarding marriage.
The Resolution Scene: After all this time spent pointing out problems and issues, the discussion goes to more of a positive note: try to find resolutions to the problems we Muslims are having and move forward as well as finding true unity amongst people of all backgrounds.
The scenes that will be shot during Oct. 15-21 insha Allah will be the apartment scenes. The scenes will be shot during the evening, giving people a more flexible schedule to make it during the shoot.
Keeping It Real: The Truth Strikes Back Scene: The topic of having knowledge or understanding is brought up by one of the brothers. The conversation changes when one of the characters brings up a debate he was having at work with one of his co-workers. The co-worker brings up anti-Islamic arguments and the brother is telling everyone what the guy was saying to him. Mahdi and others defend Islam and tries to bring to light the truth of Islam and Muslims.
The Race and Marriage Scene: The brothers discuss the issue of racism amongst Muslims and struggle young brothers and sisters have to go through regarding marriage.
The Resolution Scene: After all this time spent pointing out problems and issues, the discussion goes to more of a positive note: try to find resolutions to the problems we Muslims are having and move forward as well as finding true unity amongst people of all backgrounds.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
It's Here! Scenes to be Shoot on Oct. 13-14 (Insha Allah)
As-salaamu alaikum,
Here are a list of the scenes to be shot on Oct. 13-14. The rest of the scenes will be shot during the week of Oct. 15-21 insha Allah.
The "Race Debate", Explaining the Conference and the "Muslim Labels" Scenes: The brothers are in a debate about race. The wait for the door to open at the apartment they're at and they walk on in. While inside, the brothers talk about the Islamic conference they are planning to go. The next morning, the brothers are getting to leave to go to another apartment. The issue of Muslim labeling come up and they get into a debate about it.
College Campus Scene: Brothers and sisters are at the "da`wah table" on Bruin walk at UCLA. Mahdi, Khaleel and another brother are walking towards the table. Before they reach the table, they pose in front of the Bruin Bear and briefly talk about their experiences. The other brother reminense about how he first learned about Islam and eventually converted to Islam.
They walk up to the table, and the people there are explaining Islam to one person who seems interested in learning. She asks questions about the role of women in Islam and the people at the table respond.
The Deep Philosophical Discussion Scene: Mahdi with another brother meets up with a friend at a local park. Mahdi and his friend end up discussing spiritual philosophical issues.
Doing Da`wah in front of the Mosque Scene: A non Muslim friend of one of the brothers is hanging out in front of a mosque in an inner-city neighborhood. The brothers give the man da`wah and explain their life story of how life was before becoming Muslim.
The first three scenes will be shot in the morning. The rest of the scenes will be shot in the afternoon and possibly evening insha Allah.
Here are a list of the scenes to be shot on Oct. 13-14. The rest of the scenes will be shot during the week of Oct. 15-21 insha Allah.
The "Race Debate", Explaining the Conference and the "Muslim Labels" Scenes: The brothers are in a debate about race. The wait for the door to open at the apartment they're at and they walk on in. While inside, the brothers talk about the Islamic conference they are planning to go. The next morning, the brothers are getting to leave to go to another apartment. The issue of Muslim labeling come up and they get into a debate about it.
College Campus Scene: Brothers and sisters are at the "da`wah table" on Bruin walk at UCLA. Mahdi, Khaleel and another brother are walking towards the table. Before they reach the table, they pose in front of the Bruin Bear and briefly talk about their experiences. The other brother reminense about how he first learned about Islam and eventually converted to Islam.
They walk up to the table, and the people there are explaining Islam to one person who seems interested in learning. She asks questions about the role of women in Islam and the people at the table respond.
The Deep Philosophical Discussion Scene: Mahdi with another brother meets up with a friend at a local park. Mahdi and his friend end up discussing spiritual philosophical issues.
Doing Da`wah in front of the Mosque Scene: A non Muslim friend of one of the brothers is hanging out in front of a mosque in an inner-city neighborhood. The brothers give the man da`wah and explain their life story of how life was before becoming Muslim.
The first three scenes will be shot in the morning. The rest of the scenes will be shot in the afternoon and possibly evening insha Allah.
Question: What if Eid Happens During the Day of the Shoot?
As salaamu alaikum,
It is a possibility that Eid will occur during October 13-14. I've been asked will it be possible to shoot during the Eid.
To answer that question, the filming on that day will start at 2:00 pm. This will give the actors plenty of time to celebrate and attend the Eid prayers.
It is a possibility that Eid will occur during October 13-14. I've been asked will it be possible to shoot during the Eid.
To answer that question, the filming on that day will start at 2:00 pm. This will give the actors plenty of time to celebrate and attend the Eid prayers.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Cast Member SaadImam Buys Plane Ticket and Camera; NEW Confirmed Filming Dates
As-salaamu alaikum,
Alhamdulillah, SaadImam of Dawah Works has purchased a plane ticket to come to LA for the shoot and will buy the camera (Insha Allah). Yes, the Canon HV20 will be FINALLY bought insha Allah!
The confirmed shooting dates are on the weekend of the Eid which will be October 13-14. During the week after, there will be some shooting here and there to add more footage to the movie. It is possible (depending on how things go along during the filming) that there will be another weekend of shooting, making it also October 20-21.
Alhamdulillah, so far, so good!
Alhamdulillah, SaadImam of Dawah Works has purchased a plane ticket to come to LA for the shoot and will buy the camera (Insha Allah). Yes, the Canon HV20 will be FINALLY bought insha Allah!
The confirmed shooting dates are on the weekend of the Eid which will be October 13-14. During the week after, there will be some shooting here and there to add more footage to the movie. It is possible (depending on how things go along during the filming) that there will be another weekend of shooting, making it also October 20-21.
Alhamdulillah, so far, so good!
Friday, September 7, 2007
Can't Get Any More Interesting: Another Delay
As-salaamu `alaikum,
Another delay regarding the camera. There was a problem with the company that one of the brothers tried to order the camera from; they didn't have the camera in stock!!!
And as a result, there was a delay in ordering the camera and the brother was not able to come to LA for the shoot.
Oh well, that's life. Sabrun Jameelun (patience is beautiful).
But alHamdulillah, everything else is ready. Cast and crew, and possibly more cast insha Allah.
Another delay regarding the camera. There was a problem with the company that one of the brothers tried to order the camera from; they didn't have the camera in stock!!!
And as a result, there was a delay in ordering the camera and the brother was not able to come to LA for the shoot.
Oh well, that's life. Sabrun Jameelun (patience is beautiful).
But alHamdulillah, everything else is ready. Cast and crew, and possibly more cast insha Allah.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Videos and Pics of Me and Set Location
As-salaamu alaikum,
Today I have taken some pics and videos of the place that we plan to film 'Going Up North' Insha Allah. I also show myself and others in and around the place to give people a preview of where the movie is going to take place at. Here below are the pics and videos:
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