These are the final days of SAINTS...
As I wrap up the shooting for this unique TV medical drama series, I can safely say that I have been able to embrace a culture half-way round the world to an extent that I never dreamed of. It has enriched me. Stretched me. And enabled me to garner a greater understanding of life and this planet we live on. And that’s just my personal being benefit!
In terms of work, I have dealt with so many problems and had to make decisions on so many levels that I feel I have entered a whole new realm of ability as a director.
The footage is awesome. The acting superb. The continuity, seamless. The stories, compelling.
Never has Kenya had a medical drama. And never has Africa had a medical drama with a lead character who is a female American doctor and her son.
I am proud to present this series to all who broadcast. And I look forward to my next production.
My sights are set on my first feature film. It is something I will do next year.
A trailer will be available for you to view soon. The pilot episode will be completed before year end. Interest stems from the UK to Israel to the USA.
It has been a great pleasure to assist in bringing Kenyan stories to the world. All who watch this show will benefit culturally and increase their understanding of our planet. I assisted the crew. They were amazing and managed to get well over 600 pages of script in the can in just 53 days. Well done!
Enjoy!!! I did...
Kindest Regards,
Neil Schell
A concerned teacher.
And his student...who has she been messing around with?
Nurse Jeff flirts with Dr. Katherine Stewart.
And she likes it!
Dr. Salma out of uniform talks with Sarah Wardrobe and Eucabeth.
Grayson (who plays Cody Stewart) and his real mom! Sound is standing by...
The best continuity person in all of Africa! Laura Samba!
Nurse Juliet out of uniform alongside our line producer, Ndanu.
At the Nurse Station!
The camera loves this girl. Sarah Hassan who plays Nurse Lora.
Dr. Max relaxing!
Dr. Stewart getting ready to help the crazy lady!
Kasuku our sanitary engineer. Comedic relief in our sometimes serious show!
Kemi (2nd AD) followed by Aggie (talented editor).
The DOP and I contemplate the next shot. (Probably just waiting for sound!)
Sound waiting for camera!
Mr. Kahawa (means "coffee" in Swahili) ready to be diagnosed by Dr. Stewart. Vinny stands by ready to move the camera.
Mr. Kahawa.
Johnny Johnson. Not his real name but that's what I called him for the rest of the show after I heard his boss call him that once.
Crew fooling around - Shem, Amos and Eric.
Checking Mr. Kahawa's vitals. I think those nurses could keep any man alive!
Dr. Max making a move on another nurse...
Explaining the scene and what is going to happen.
More of that.
Sound and continuity looking on while blocking takes place.
Kasuku at his best!
Debonair Dr. Max!
Mwende and Eucabeth - hard working production crew.
Cody ready to get hit by a car!
Cody getting hit by a car.
