I am now writing the script of a documentary that I will shoot in Qatar in September.

I just came back from Qatar in regards of a documentary that I will shoot in September. I then flew to Copenhagen just in time to make it to Noma’s party. Boat trip on Copenhagen’s channel, singing song ” Noma number one, Noma number one “… before being offered a great buffet. It was good fun with good vibzzzz around. While in Copenhagen I took the occasion to meet with the post production guy’s who will handle the post for NOMA My perfect storm, my new film. I also took the time to check out few cameras that I have in mind for the shoot. In the meantime very interesting news came up from the Cannes festival where my co-producers met with international film distributors. Things are cooking up. First shooting day- June 30th 2012 in Copenhagen.

So long

P

I am in the pre production phase of my new documentary , Noma, my perfect storm a feature documentary film about René Redzepi/restaurant Noma. I really look forward to be working again with my friend René on this fantastic project. I will update about the project on this website and you can already follow it on twitter at @Nomadoc. The film is due to delivery in 2013.

Yesterday I ended the casting with the last children of the Carlton hill school for the Human rights short film that I will shoot on the 23rd nd 24th of June in Brighton. The kids were great. I have decided to include all the children from the  school cause they deserve to be part of this adventure. Some will be more present in the picture by saying some of the words during filming while others even not talking will still be present in the picture t in the classroom supporting the other ones. It is going to be a nice film with emotions. I am now going out to find a caterer sponsor to support us for the shoot.

Until then

Pierre

I shot the pre-ceremony outside the Guildhall with a Canon C300 mounted on a Zacuto Scorpion with a 16-35mm. I both look at both the camera display and the external Zacuto EFV for focus reference. The Scorpion Rig has had an impact on many cameramen who were filming the event and many questions were asked about it. The ceremony was shot with the C300 on a tripod with a 70-200mm to get closer shot of the chef. At the end of the ceremony René Redzepi and his team go on stage to get their prize and this is shot with a 16-35mm on a 5DMark II. The live audio feed of whole ceremony was recorded separately . I look forward to complete the very exciting shoot that will take us from the end of June until next April in the while Scandinavian Region. Two versions are on the go, a 52 minutes for TV Broadcast and a 75 Minutes for theatrical release.

Last night I officially started filming my new feature documentary about René Redzepi , the chef /owner of Restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. And what a opening shoot it was. For the 3rd time in a row Noma has been awarded Best restaurant in the world. René and his team have full up the ceremony hall with joy and happiness. Thanks to René for allowing me to witness that exceptional moment . Thanks to the team of Spoon PR and KTB PR for welcoming me and my team during the shoot and making it comfortable. Finally thanks to Canon Europe who provided the camera and the lenses and to Zacuto USA for the scorpion rig. It was a bless to work with.

Here is few pictures of the show and while operating the Scorpion rig.

René facing the press

Interviewing Andrea Petrini one of the chairpersonf or the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy

Interviewing Bent Christensen of the Danish Food guide

Interviewing Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana

A little chat with the man Redzepi before the show…

I am doing the second part of the casting at the Carlton Hill primary school in Brighton. Last week was great and the kids were amazing and so spontaneous. I look forward to meet with some new classes today.

I am  still looking for a caterer who would like to sponsor us by providing some food for the 23rd and 24th of June (Week-end of the shoot).

Cheers

I will be shooting at the World’s 50 BEST Restaurant 2012 award Ceremony on the 30th of April in connection with my new documentary film about René Redzepi chef of the best restaurant in the world Noma in Copenhagen. I will be gearing up with a Canon C300 and few lenses from 16-35mm  to  400 mm thanks to Canon Europe and look forward to be working on hand held shots with a brand new Scorpion rig from Zacuto USA thanks to Steve Weiss,  Mandy Rogers and Sara DePasquale from Zacuto.

Steve tew C.E.O of the New Zealand Rugby union sent me last night a feedback on ” Rugby the lifeblood of New Zealand ” documentary.

Pierre,

I watched your documentary for the first time last week on an Air New Zealand flight. Congratulations I think it is a very nice way of capturing the unique place that rugby holds in our country.

I particularly enjoyed Mike Clamps explanations, we went to the same school but of course he is now more French than Kiwi.

Well done and take care.

Steve

On 28 Mar 2012, at 03:37, Steve Tew wrote:

It is always nice to get that sort of feedback form the viewers.

Robert G

Hi Pierre the DVD arrived on Saturday and I showed it to my family on Saturday night. Now all my grandsons want to play rugby!  The New Zealand Rugby Union is greatly in your debt, as are lovers of the game all over the world.

Keep making films!

Sean M

Hi just saw your documentary on an Air NZ flight. It was fantastic- really well done.

Will W

We saw this on our recent trip to NZ – I must have watched it on the planes about 5 or 6 times!

Is it possible to buy a DVD of the film?

Please????!!!!!

Thanks guys

Planet 5D have chosen Man of the soil to be in their selection of the best HDSLR’s movies on the Planet.

This is a link to my Vimeo Pro page with a short reel of my latest films.

I just listened to a sample of the background music made by Nooms (London Base writer and musician) who has gratefully propose to help for the Human Rights image campaign that I am shooting the 23 rd and 24th of June in Brighton. It is great and already puts me in the mood, thanks Nooms. I would also like to welcome  Gina Kawecka who would be directing the making of the campaign together with other students of the Brighton Film School. I am still looking for celebrities who would like to participate by making an appearance in the film and a cater who could provide the food and drinks for the two days shoot.

This campaign is self-funded therefore we need as much help as possible.

Regards

Pierre

The good news of the day is that Peter Aalbæk the CEO of Awarded Danish base production company has mentioned to me that he would be interested in being the Danish co-producer of the project and French base production company Galaxie Press is also looking seriously on having an option to represent the film.

This project is building up and i am still looking for the main producer/production company  willing to make this unique film to be shot in 4K.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Pierre

I will be directing and shooting a Human Rights image campaign on the 23rd and 24th of June at the Carlton Hill Primary School in Brighton. This campaign is self financed and will be a group effort with the active participation of the Carlton hill School and the young children’s, some students of one of Brighton’s independent Film school involved in the making of of the campaign and Nooms a music composer base in London. There are also many volunteers who have accepted to help during this week-end.

Support is still needed for the shooting and we are looking for a local cater who would support us with food and drinks for the 2 days shoot. I am also trying to touch base with celebrities who would like to participate in the campaign by making an appearance in the short film.

Please contact me if you wish to hearing further about this campaign.

Best

Pierre