On set.....A Seductive Industry

Wow!!! What a turn around my life has had!!! Dayum ppl, life has been surreal.
Ok so im finally employed(well kinda) and a GRADUTE!!! I am finally living the life i choose, ie the life i studied.
I finally get to go on set and my experience is one that i will never forget.
So firstly i have ZERO experience, lets say  i know as much as a business student when it comes to the practicalities of filming. So here I am first day on set, excited as fuck! But for some reason I don't wana look like a stupid lil intern I some how manage to put on this persona where instead of being intimidated by people with more knowledge in this industry, I step up to the plate on another level.
I act like Ive been there before, (WAT!1 damn straight son) LOL its so funny I have people coming up to me introducing themselves thinking I'm someone important, he he he he. Now its not completely untrue I'm not THAT important but I'm not insignificant either. You know that's the thing about this industry,which many people don't know or realize is that you have to you have to start at the bottom( like any other job), thing is here you can have your honours in film, and sadly it doesnt really mean anything. (yeah i said it) Now don't get me wrong, I will take my degree as an achievement and even if i knew all this before I would still do it all over again. The power of education is something that should never be underestimated, it installs so many values in you that you dont realize in your studies. But lets keep it real.....

Starting at the bottom of the food chain, is rather tough, people dont give a shit bout u( Welcome to the real World Annocha ) but its how you choose to be treated and how you treat the opportunity, because ultimately thats what it is, an opportunity for you to learn your strengths and to make something out of your strengths. People will try to put you down and treat you like shit BUT I believe i draw the line on self respect and dignity even when I'm at the bottom. Yes i understand that I am a learner, but I'm Nooo stupid and being a learner does not come with disrespect. I respect you not because of your status but because of the person you are, and I demand the same respect in return. But if you disrespect me then don't expect me to kiss your ass for respect........it does not work like that! This is the approach I have chosen, and I will take it day by day, seeing each day as a blessing.



Being on set was defiantly like an Epiphany, not only am i learning alot but i finally feel like this is where i belong. I was made for this. I know I might sound corny and even vain. But being someone who has always struggled to find a sense of belonging, to find it is SURREAL. I was on between wardrobe(shocker) and cast and art department, behind the scenes guy and even a 2min chat with one person I learnt so much. But let me tell you, yeah i studied film theory.............no where in my text book did it tell me how to handle clients, lol. But it was great I had an opportunity in which I had to step up and shine, and yesss sir, i stepped up. Truly an amazing experience. After 4 days on set, just throwing myself into the work and absorbing the lifestyle, we have a wrap party in Sea point. The  fact that we all come together(with some slight intoxication) and spoke to each other, ot via our status but as people who share the same passion and work ethic. It was at that moment that THE BOSS came and sat next to me and we had a chat for a half and hour. A defining moment in my life, not because he pays my bills but because, the inspirational person that he is, made me realize that this is what I aspire to be. As he sat next me ( sipping on sum bubbly) he takes a look around at the crew having a good time and says : " This is a seductive industry hey" HA ha ha ha ha ha indeed!!! And a choose to be seduced.