I’m on the plane to Ghana and then a few days later off to Nigeria. This comes after a week in Amsterdam, a week in Guinea and quick foray to Indiana. And, if that weren’t mind boggling already, I stop off for three hours or so in Atlanta for one meeting on the way back. Ouch.

Actually, besides being mentally exhausted and a bit bedraggled after the closing night party at IDFA, and overwhelmed by the traveling ahead, I feel pretty good. It is a bit crazy to be with the equipment for a shoot alone (three cameras!) in Nigeria, which I’m told is a hard place to work.

Right now, I just want to get to Accra without losing anything! Then, I’ll figure out how to make this film (Connected)….

Always at the start I’m a bit nervous… so many unknowns!

I just finished the Q and A for the first IDFA screening, it was very positive. It always feels good to show the film (The Farm: 10 Down) on a big screen, hard pressed to achieve the “emotion” of the Prison premiere, but it’s a smart crowd here and it’s been good conversation all week.

As well as trying to sell our films and be a good and attentive jury member, I am also here to learn more about the Charles Taylor project. I’ve got an appointment down in the Hague Sunday, but the chances of actually making contact with the ex-president is impossible. I don’t believe any journalist has had that kind of access. Right now, I just want to meet his lawyer.

Amsterdam is a party city, but that doesn’t mean I don’t need some sleep…. time for bed!