I said, “Sure, why not?”
And afterwards, the first music video shoot I produced went something like this.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
What will I need?
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Let’s make a list.
Complete the budget: Crew, cast, food, camera, lights, sound, location, transport.
Will I need a grip?
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Camera and lighting company: “Hello, I am Sherry Collins. I’m a new producer. I have the equipment lists. I have a small budget. I can only afford to pay you for transport and consumables, but I promise to come back to you again.”
Deal agreed. I did it!
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Call FAB for walkie-talkies. No deal there.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Gaffer, sparks; no deal there either.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Rest of crew: “Small budget. I’ve budgeted the fees so that everyone will be paid equally, from the top to the bottom, with the promise of working together in future and paying proper rates when I have bigger budgets.”
All crew booked. Hurrah! Shoot’s coming together.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
The night before the shoot, I double-checked everything. I’m sure I’ve forgotten something. Can’t sleep.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Day of shoot.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
The shoot goes well.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Post goes well.
I can’t create this. I can create this.
Delivery goes well.
“Well done, Sherry. Ready for another?”
“Sure, why not?”
I am creating this.
Best wishes,
Sherry Collins, I am her.
Jamaican Freedom Fighter
