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My Kingston - Luciano Blotta

Sunday, May 16, 2010



Director - RiseUP documentary

What are your earliest memories of Kingston?

My earliest memory of Kingston is actually during my first visit to Jamaica, I was in Mobay and a friend said very blatantly: "What? you are going to spend three months in Kingston to make this film? Oh boy, good luck." I guess the prospect was challenging; however, Kingston became my home and to this day, my favourite place in Jamaica. My most memorable experiences are here.

What do you miss when you are not in Kingston?

The constant thrill, and the novelty of running into people you know all the time. After all, I come from Los Angeles!

What are your favourite home comforts?

If I have a camera with me, I am always home.

What would you do if you were mayor (of Kingston) for a day?

Get my head examined.

Share with us the name of the last movie watched

The producers (Mel Brooks Original) Probably one of my favourite comedies.

And the name of the last book you read?

My camera's operators manual, it is thicker than a novel!

What's your middle name?

Don't have one.

What's the last bit of music that stirred your soul?

The music from the musical South Pacific.

What was your last bit of retail therapy?

My latest camera, a Canon 7D. However, I'm looking for a nice suit for an upcoming wedding, as it turns out, I don't own a suit! I guess that says something about me...

Which cologne are you currently splashing?

I would never do that to myself.

What is your preferred beverage?

H2O

What was your most memorable meal in Kingston?

Gloria's in Port Royal... we had just wrapped Rise UP and I felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders.

What's the most valuable lesson you've learnt from making the movie Rise Up

The real meaning of patience.

What are your current projects?

A music video medley for RiseUp, an avant-garde cooking show in the state of Maine and am thinking about my next documentary.

What upsets you?

Not being able to answer "nothing" to this question.

Name the last three places visited on holidays

The Grenadines, Argentina and Aspen Colorado.

Share some places in your black book

Kingston, Jamaica and the island of Aruba.

What's your advice to a first -time visitor to Kingston?

Get some good advice before you venture in there.

What's your philosophy?

I'm too philosophical, don't get me started...


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