Even though the gig I was so looking forward to yesterday never materialised, it still turned out to be a pretty awesome day. I have recently been working with Chocolate Films on their 1000 Londoners project, meeting every Tuesday in Woolwich for group work. While my individual film is going ok, the group was still looking for a subject for our film. Lyn had been mooted, but since there is already a film about her – this one – I thought it best to go somewhere else. Then yesterday, I had a great idea: the guys at the cafe in the park would make ripe material for a Londoners film. I suggested it, showing the guys my blog entry about it, and we all got on the bus for charlton. Mind you, to be completely honest, my suggestion could have been influenced by the fact I was dying for a cappuccino, but hey ho.

I’m pleased to report that, once we got there, my colleagues were as enthusiastic as I was. It is a charming, very photogenic little place, full of books and the smell of coffee. They have Japanese staff there though, so there is also a strong oriental influence. The guys were very taken by it, and the owner of the cafe, Mike – an excellent chap who I have become quite fond of in recent weeks – seemed quite enthusiastic. Hopefully we’ll soon get rolling on a script and/or shooting plan; I really think this will make a great addition to the Londoners project.

I rolled home feeling quite pleased with myself. Between this, my own Londoners film and the film festival, it is turning out to be a very productive few weeks. I feel busier than ever. On the cards today, for example, is getting the dialogue I’ve written onto my Ipad. But I now know I can sort it; things like this make me more and more confident in what I’m capable of. And this is only the start: hopefully making these films will lead on to even bigger things. I can’t wait.