About
Heikkila in a Blackhawk above Iraq
Luke Heikkila is a producer for Twin Cities Public Television. This blog focuses on his upcoming trip to Afghanistan, in which he’ll embed with a unit from the Minnesota National Guard to produce a documentary about the AgriBusiness Development Team’s efforts to help Afghan farmers become better equipped to farm their land. Heikkila will post updates leading up to, during and after his trip to invite readers behind the scenes of the documentary throughout its making.
This is Heikkila’s second embed. In 2009 he traveled to Basra, Iraq as part of his production of “Iraq & Back: Minnesotans’ Stories.” It was during his initial research for the Afghanistan trip that he was reminded of how difficult it can be for journalists, much less everyday citizens, to find the necessary information and resources to undertake such a complicated venture. It is Heikkila’s hope that this blog will provide insight on how to do just that– while providing no small amount of interest and entertainment in the process. Please feel free to comment and share this blog with friends. To reach Luke directly, email lheikkila(at)tpt.org.
Great blog. Stay safe. Enjoy springtime in Kandahar.
Thanks for the kind words and advice you shared in your email…it’s appreciated. Luke
the production value of your blog puts mine to shame. lol. keep up the great write-ups
the production value of books is pretty low too but that doesn’t stop people from reading them. I’m a believer that stories with impact don’t need a flashy look to carry them. Keep on writing what you’re writing. Note on my blog, as a tv producer I feel like I need to go as visual as possible, my write ups are leading up to my trip and the ultimate production of a short documentary on Afghanistan. Thanks for the comment.
Luke,
Great blog. I’ve linked it to 4GWAR blog.
Good luck and stay safe.
Luke,
I was just doing a search to see where some of my imagery was being used and ran across your blog. I’m glad to see that a couple of my photos have been useful in letting you see a bit of the lay of the land. And yes, the snow should be gone by April.
Jon
Jon, are you okay with me using the photos in this blog? I didn’t think of asking until now. Being that you found them I hope I have given you the credit you deserve. Let me know if you would like to see changes in how I referenced you/your work. Stay safe, Luke
Thank you for the visit and liking my post about The Longest War..Stay safe and will definitely follow..
Will hope to keep folks entertained (maybe provide a little education) as I prepare for and travel to and through Afghanistan. Assuming an internet connection I’ll be posting photos, and if I’m really lucky video, during the month of April.
Good luck and will be praying for your safety. Afghanistan is not really the safest country in the world.
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Luke,
I enjoy your blog so I have given you the One Lovely Blog Award (http://danbohmer.wordpress.com/2012/06/19/blog-awards).
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