Today’s two words are: Same Same and in this episode we explore, “How do we know when a story’s dead and it’s time to write a new one?”

More at https://taku.com.au/same-same/.

Today&rsquo;s two words are:&nbsp;Same Same and in this episode we explore, &ldquo;How do we know when a story&rsquo;s dead and it&rsquo;s time to write a new one?&rdquo;
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More at <a href="https://taku.com.au/same-same/">https://taku.com.au/same-same/</a>.

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share. 

Two Words with Taku is a show about my writing and storytelling adventures. Watch my film Gugu naGogo on ABC iview at https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo and see my world at https://www.instagram.com/takumbudzi/.

Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share. 
Two Words with Taku is a show about my writing and storytelling adventures. Watch my film Gugu naGogo on ABC iview at <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo</a> and see my world at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/takumbudzi/">https://www.instagram.com/takumbudzi/</a>.
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Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

Writer by day; aspiring comedian and TV producer by night.

Two Words with Taku

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share. 

Two Words with Taku is a show about my writing and storytelling adventures. Watch my film Gugu naGogo on ABC iview at https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo.

Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share. 
Two Words with Taku is a show about my writing and storytelling adventures. Watch my film Gugu naGogo on ABC iview at <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo</a>.
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Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

Same Same

Today’s Two Words: Blast Off!

Thanks to everyone who's watched my film Gugu naGogo and shared their lovely messages of support. I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! Here are a few fun bloopers for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wnTc3wcJU

It was also pretty magical celebrating our film launch at Melbourne Planetarium. Gugu naGogo played on the large dome, surrounded by twinkly stars in a dark night sky. It was wonderful hearing people’s different reactions as it played and I was so emotional afterwards.

After our speeches, as a special treat, we were transported across the universe in a night sky tour. We saw stars and planets, galaxies and constellations - our collective oohs and aahs were glorious! ✨

Special thanks to astronomer Dr Tanya Hill, Kate Barnard, Sophie Oakes and Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks for making our first screening so special.

Our community is over the moon! ⭐️👏🏾🌔

More photos coming soon.

Watch Gugu naGogo in Australia on iview at https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo.

Music by Audius Mtwararia

Vox Pop interviews at start of podcast by Amanda Mudege-Fleischer from It's Layered Podcast.

Today’s Two Words: Blast Off!
Thanks to everyone who's watched my film Gugu naGogo and shared their lovely messages of support. I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! Here are a few fun bloopers for you: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wnTc3wcJU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wnTc3wcJU</a>
It was also pretty magical celebrating our film launch at Melbourne Planetarium. Gugu naGogo played on the large dome, surrounded by twinkly stars in a dark night sky. It was wonderful hearing people’s different reactions as it played and I was so emotional afterwards.
After our speeches, as a special treat, we were transported across the universe in a night sky tour. We saw stars and planets, galaxies and constellations - our collective oohs and aahs were glorious! ✨
Special thanks to astronomer Dr Tanya Hill, Kate Barnard, Sophie Oakes and Catriona Nguyen-Robertson from Scienceworks for making our first screening so special.
Our community is over the moon! ⭐️👏🏾🌔
More photos coming soon.
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Watch Gugu naGogo in Australia on iview at <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo</a>.
Music by Audius Mtwararia
Vox Pop interviews at start of podcast by Amanda Mudege-Fleischer from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-layered-podcast/id1531607342">It's Layered Podcast</a>.

Blast Off! — Gugu naGogo BTS

Today's Two Words: Film Community

What does the future of community-led content creation look like in Australia? My filmmaker friends and I discuss the Kaleidoscope Project, our films and much more.

Watch all our films Viv’s Silly Mango, Gugu naGogo, Namaste Yoga, and Yaz Queens on ABC iview: linktr.ee/kaleidoscopeproject and our video chat here.

Our Collective

Viv's Silly Mango
Mary Duong (Writer/Producer)
Rae Choi (Writer/Producer)
Rachel Maxine Anderson (Director)

Gugu naGogo
Taku Mbudzi (Writer/Director/Producer)

Namaste Yoga
Ravi Chand (Writer/Producer/Director)

Yaz Queens
Lara Köse (Writer/Director)
William Duan (Producer)

More at https://taku.com.au/film-community/

Music by Audius Mtawarira

Today's Two Words: Film Community
What does the future of community-led content creation look like in Australia? My filmmaker friends and I discuss the Kaleidoscope Project, our films and much more.
Watch all our films Viv’s Silly Mango, Gugu naGogo, Namaste Yoga, and Yaz Queens on ABC iview: <a href="https://linktr.ee/kaleidoscopeproject">linktr.ee/kaleidoscopeproject</a> and our video chat <a href="https://vimeo.com/770706763">here.</a>
Our Collective
Viv's Silly Mango
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<li>Mary Duong (Writer/Producer)</li>
<li>Rae Choi (Writer/Producer)</li>
<li>Rachel Maxine Anderson (Director)</li>
</ul>
Gugu naGogo
<ul>
<li>Taku Mbudzi (Writer/Director/Producer)</li>
</ul>
Namaste Yoga
<ul>
<li>Ravi Chand (Writer/Producer/Director)</li>
</ul>
Yaz Queens
<ul>
<li>Lara Köse (Writer/Director)</li>
<li>William Duan (Producer)</li>
</ul>
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More at <a href="https://taku.com.au/film-community/">https://taku.com.au/film-community/</a>
Music by Audius Mtawarira

Film Community — Gugu naGogo BTS

Today's two words: Safe Space

In this episode I discuss how I handled creative, business, emotional and cultural safety during the making of my film Gugu naGogo. I also give special thanks to some of the black and African women who have supported me and my project along the way.
Karine Larché – costume designer
Ratidzo Mambo – actor, producer
Portia Jamu – set nurse
Rufaro Ndoro – actor
Aunty Emily Chifadza – community elder, actor
Aunty Vongai Nzenza – community elder, actor
Dorcas Maphakela – creative producer, writer, stylist
Judith Mari – actor, makeup artist, stylist
Mars Williamson – colourist, editor
Jacqui Kairu – singer
Karena Bravo – visual artist, graphic designer
Vimbai Nenzou – actor, writer, producer
Amanda Mudege-Fleischer – podcaster, stylist
Florence Matemadombo – voice actor
Thembi Brooking – community advocate, entrepreneur
Molinda Dzangare – fashion stylist
Hawanatu Bangura – filmmaker
Albertina Ncube – filmmaker, photographer
Rumbi Mutezo – actor, artist
Tariro Mukando – social media and marketing consultant
Tewabech Tesfay – community member, actor
Yandisa Xundu – community advocate, social worker
Tendai Mhasho – community advocate
Audrey – my therapist
Maria Mbudzi – my mother

More at https://taku.com.au/safe-space

Watch Gugu naGogo on ABC ME and iview from 20 November 2022.

Music by Audius Mtawarira 

Today's two words: Safe Space
In this episode I discuss how I handled creative, business, emotional and cultural safety during the making of my film Gugu naGogo. I also give special thanks to some of the black and African women who have supported me and my project along the way.
<ul>
<li>Karine Larché – costume designer</li>
<li>Ratidzo Mambo – actor, producer</li>
<li>Portia Jamu – set nurse</li>
<li>Rufaro Ndoro – actor</li>
<li>Aunty Emily Chifadza – community elder, actor</li>
<li>Aunty Vongai Nzenza – community elder, actor</li>
<li>Dorcas Maphakela – creative producer, writer, stylist</li>
<li>Judith Mari – actor, makeup artist, stylist</li>
<li>Mars Williamson – colourist, editor</li>
<li>Jacqui Kairu – singer</li>
<li>Karena Bravo – visual artist, graphic designer</li>
<li>Vimbai Nenzou – actor, writer, producer</li>
<li>Amanda Mudege-Fleischer – podcaster, stylist</li>
<li>Florence Matemadombo – voice actor</li>
<li>Thembi Brooking – community advocate, entrepreneur</li>
<li>Molinda Dzangare – fashion stylist</li>
<li>Hawanatu Bangura – filmmaker</li>
<li>Albertina Ncube – filmmaker, photographer</li>
<li>Rumbi Mutezo – actor, artist</li>
<li>Tariro Mukando – social media and marketing consultant</li>
<li>Tewabech Tesfay – community member, actor</li>
<li>Yandisa Xundu – community advocate, social worker</li>
<li>Tendai Mhasho – community advocate</li>
<li>Audrey – my therapist</li>
<li>Maria Mbudzi – my mother</li>
</ul>
More at <a href="https://taku.com.au/safe-space">https://taku.com.au/safe-space</a>
Watch Gugu naGogo on ABC ME and <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo">iview</a> from 20 November 2022.
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Music by Audius Mtawarira

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