Day Two

Another day in the foundry of filmmaking. Coping with lost locations, massive traffic noise, trying not to constrict the footpaths in Ponsonby etc etc. The usual jostling as people sort themselves out on crew.

But at the end of the day, everyone is happy, we've shot to schedule, and the dailies are to die for. Two days in we were shooting one of the most important scenes in the film, where Arthur and Margaret meet for the first time. Over the years we've had lots of notes about how difficult it would be to portray this unlikely relationship on screen. But our leads, Rawiri Paratene and Sara Wiseman, nailed it completely. Beautiful to watch.

So here we go on day three, scheduled for rain which has yet to eventuate. Everyone is up to speed and giving their best. Director Rosemary is in her element and making the right calls and DOP Tom is doing his thing in style...