I met Iva (The 'I' in her name is a long 'E', pronounced Eeva), spring time one Saturday night, at Dyneco, Bedstuy! It was one of those nights when I needed a drink, and thought, I am going to get one. I walked in the bar and the only seat left was the one beside her, and, as I proceeded to sit down, we joined in a conversation and the rest as they say is history.....
Ha! No, nobody said that. Just adding an air of class to my blog.
....Anyways,
We got to talking and it turns out that we, among a few things, had films in common and not just watching them, but making them. We shared similar topics such as politics and the refreshing way in which we weren't afraid to talk about everything. I am not sure if it was because we speak the same language (figuratively) when it comes to certain topics, but we also have a knock to be passionate about the things we should be passionate about. She is a gentle soul and is an amazing women to be around. She is quite busy as well and travel the world to tell other peoples' stories so that everyone can partake and join in on the conversations. Stories that unites us and let us know that we are not alone and that we all go through the same bulshit.
Her documentary 'Evaporating Borders' is a must see and it will forever change the way we view politics, people and ourselves. She offers voice overs in such a way, that, it's like she is just chatting with you one on one. Bring a box of tissue, because it will speak to your soul and make you cry.
Scratch that, bawl. It will make you bawl!
She is usually all about the globe, making memories and living, but on a great day if you are lucky you can find her in Bedstuy, and if you are me, then you will happen to meet up with her at a lovely little cafe Civil Service on Nostrand. Where you will chat endlessly about everything. But please don't take up too much of her time, this lady is on a mission and it's coming to a theater near you!
'And the award goes to....'
I have to tell you, I saw two great films this year Selma was the first and Evaporating Border comes in second place, but you don't have to take my word for it. If you didn't get a chance to catch a showing at the IFP NY Media Center, June 19th-25th. Then you will have to wait eagerly for it to be released online. http://www.evaporatingborders.com
I am more than honored to be teaming up with her on a project that I know will have magnitude, because she is JUST THAT DAMN great!
.......And if that is not enough, she has managed to convince me that after her return from Europe, we will brave the scary world of online dating together. This is just for research purposes only. *wink wink*. After all we are artists and we should have materials to write about, right?
HA HA HA
But that's just what I mean, she is fearless and just a good soulful energy to be around.
http://www.ivaasks.com/#/
But enough of the gobble gobble, let's get to know Iva in her own words...
Age: 34
Status: Always in Love
Language(s): Yugoslavian, Greek, English
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Hail From: Yugoslavia
Where Ya Bed At: Bed Stuy
Why NYC: At this point, because it's addictive
Best Place To Eat In The City: Mogador and Madiba
When's Bedtime: I'm an insomniac.
What's The One Thing You Have With You At All Times: Water
How Old Would You Be If You Didn't Know How Old You were: 27 or 18
If Happiness Was The National Currency, What Kind Of Work Would Make You Rich: Travel
Would You Break The Law To Save A Loved One: Absolutely, I'd break it even if it wasn't a loved one
A Sucker For: Bread and olive oil
Next 3 Years: Wonder, expansion, adventure, love
What Is Your Greatest Fear: Settling
If You Could Tell The World One Thing: Make a love connection everyday
Favorite Thing You Have Ever Done With A Friend: Set up camp and spent a week completely naked on a quiet island.
Where Will You Be When You Die: Asleep
Sex With One Person Past Or Present: Laurence Fishburne in Boyz n the Hood
If You Could Only Have Dinner With Three People For The Rest Of Your Life, Whom: Jorge Luis Borges, Arundhati Roy, Caetano Veloso
Worst Thing About The City: The cages, on the bridges, on our windows, around the buildings, around the rivers...
The last gig you did: Edited a film called "MA"
This love affair you have with film making: It's the only way I can truly communicate.
If life is so short, what would you rather spend your days doing: Being intensely present
What's next for you: Love, it looks like
So we came, we bought the book, we read and we met Iva! She is a gem and get ready to be hearing a lot more from her in the coming days, weeks, months and years. Spread your wings and fly, Mama! The world is your oyster!
Damn it's Summer!
Sleepless.
What's next for you: Love, it looks like
So we came, we bought the book, we read and we met Iva! She is a gem and get ready to be hearing a lot more from her in the coming days, weeks, months and years. Spread your wings and fly, Mama! The world is your oyster!
Damn it's Summer!
Sleepless.
