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The Traveling Poet

Documentary Scholarship 2011 entry

WORLDWIDE | Saturday, 28 May 2011 | Views [3178] | Comments [12] | Scholarship Entry

My inspiration is capturing the beauty of life through an artists eyes. When I got the 'spark' to be a documentary film-maker, I bought a camera, move into my van, and traveled around the country for 5 months. After making a few filming mistakes, I signed up and finished film school. I now have the real-life experience for this and my passion is fueled more than ever. I am working on a documentary called The Traveling Poet, which requires me to travel around the world and capture the beauty of various cultures. However, I haven't traveled in months. My fuel isn't 'fading out', but it definitely feels dormant, and winning this contest will recharge me beyond infinity! I've dreamt about going to Australia and will do anything it takes to produce and deliver a professional finished documentary. With no experience or budget, my Youtube channel currently has over 1.5 million views! The footage that I submitted was shot BEFORE film school. I now have a Macbook Pro, FCP Pro, Panasonic 150, & Canon 7d. I need to use them! Please make me the happiest person in the world by choosing me! You are the bridge between my dreams and reality.

Tags: #2011video, travel documentary scholarship 2011

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Thank you!

  apollopoetry May 28, 2011 2:54 AM

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Apollo. You have inspired me, perhaps more than any other person who's walked this earth. I am so honored to hear your words. You have saved my life and I'm sure, countless others. Thank you for being an angel on this earth.

  Jessica Jun 7, 2011 1:29 AM

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Muy bien! But I wonder how you managed so many votes with only few views! Please teach me the trick!

  Debora Maria Neri Jun 8, 2011 12:17 AM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZKRBBddPM&feature=player_embedded

Your YouTube also have only 38 views! Come on, you are not cheating, right!

  Debora Maria Neri Jun 8, 2011 12:19 AM

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I agree with Debora. I think you are using something unfair in this contest. I think admin will look upon your video-issue and judge the case thereby.

We believe in fair judgement. Stop cheating dear.

  zayedh Jun 8, 2011 1:07 AM

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I'm one of Apollo's friends and I can assure you he's not cheating. How CAN you cheat in a contest like this? Create 100's of new facebook accounts and go to a different Starbucks with each account? lol That's absurd. Everything can and I'm sure will be tracked online by their IP address.
Apollo has almost 2 million views on Youtube and 1000's of international fans. If just one of his fans pushes it in their country, it'll go viral within their friends-base. Instead of spending time hating on somebody else's dream, put your energy into building your own!

  FriendofApollo Jun 8, 2011 2:13 AM

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P.S. When Youtube gets a fast amount of views, it can easily take 24-48 hours to update the viewcount.

  FriendofApollo Jun 8, 2011 2:14 AM

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technically this entry doesn't qualify for the contest... this is a video contest - not a photo slideshow contest...

  anon Jun 8, 2011 3:22 AM

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Is that last comment from a world nomad OFFICIAL? If so, I'll tell Apollo to stop promoting it all over his social networks. The full video is somewhere on Youtube and includes video. He's a film-maker more than a photographer.

  FriendofApollo Jun 8, 2011 3:32 AM

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We support you 100% Apollo! Good luck!

  William Hamburg Jun 8, 2011 4:55 AM

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Hey Brother, we voted for you! Good luck and we hope you win.... Thanks, Daniel

  Daniel Hicks and the BlackRaven Band Jun 8, 2011 6:19 AM

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Alright! Let's support him! Go on amigo!

  Zayed Hassan Jun 8, 2011 9:11 PM

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