We only meet once a week - so here's chance for us to communicate otherwise (good idea, Parker). If you don't want to, you obviously don't have to, but we assumed most of us would be interested in sharing ideas, as we're all interested in learning a shitload this semester about documentary filmmaking. Yay!
I've set up a couple of links (sidebar) to get us started - feel free to add ones if you find stuff you think others will want to look at or whatev.
If you didn't get the email, Parker went ahead and ordered our books (hooray!) - make sure you give him $14.76 soon.
Until next class... if you have anything to share (ideas? film recommendations?) - just post! If you don't have a google account, it takes only a couple of minutes to set up. See you guys later!
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SWEET. This is great Mo, thanks. I need to learn more about google's capabilities (docs, chat, etc.) because I know there is a lot I am missing out on. Is there a way we can eventually embed videos here? I have done some work with post formatting to get photos on my own blog but that's all I know.
Hey folks. I think this blog is a really cool idea.
I know this is kinda early since we class just started, (wanted to share it before it slipped my mind), but for those of you who find stories you're really passionate about and would like to pursue them outside of class, this maybe a good look...
Especially if you're from the chicago area, or have friends from chicago:
The Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation (CITF) has just released a grant opportunity for Chicago area filmmakers working on projects about social change. CITF seeks to fund content that reflects the diversity of the human experience, advances under-represented points of view, compels public dialog, and produces social change.
There are three categories for funding:
The CITF Established Filmmakers Production Grant provides grants to established filmmakers who are defined as professional filmmakers who have completed projects that were considered for screening or were screened at major film festivals.
The CITF New Filmmaker's Production Grant provides grants to emerging filmmakers who are defined as anyone 18 years of age or older who has some experience in film making.
The CITF Youth Filmmaker's Production Grant provides grants to youth filmmakers who are defined as filmmakers 18-years old or younger. Productions already underway with a completion scheduled within the next year are most encouraged.
Please visit our website at http://www.citf.org or contact Vicki Milewski (citf@sbcglobal.net), Director CITF/CCTV at 773-384-2288.
Hello. This is Carly. I suppose we'll be talking ideas tomorrow, but I thought I'd throw out a few. My most recent idea concerns my neighbors. They form one community under one roof. They have at least six or seven residents at a time. Others come and go--many don't pay rent. I'm mostly interested in how they live outside of the government's rules, if at all. There are a total of three houses like this in Columbia that I am aware of--I know one person from two of the three houses. Obviously I need to do some more research. So I'll be heading next door this week if anyone would like to join.
Another idea concerns HAM radio. Apparently if all lines of communication are cutoff in some
apocalyptic episode, HAM radio will save the world. This is a slight exaggeration, but HAM radio is a form of wireless communication used for emergency situations. A friend of mine is close with a professor on campus who is very involved in HAM radio. I am told this man is a quirky as his hobby-of-choice. I just received his info and will be contacting him this week.
Another idea:
Huers Country Cafe is off 63 and across from the Pinnacles. I don't know if there is a story there, but they have great home cooked food and a quaint atmosphere.
...the first idea would explore the modern-day commune in a more urban setting. They have their own library in the sun room, constant live music, unlocked bikes scatter the yard, just last night they had a potluck with the other two community houses in Columbia...just more to think about.
Hey Carly, your first idea sounds pretty interesting. I would just be careful to see if they have already had some press because I know this place is crawling with hungry journalists. However, even so, an in-depth video piece would be a new take on it.
I'm not sure exactly where my interest lies, but I encourage anyone to look at the story on this site about an elderly couple named Edith and Len. I don't know what about it intrigues me, but the mundane and almost boring subject holds a lot of truth, moreso than many other fast-paced stories. Like, if it seems boring it's because it's accurate. Maybe this wouldn't translate well to video, but I like the idea of examining life from a given POV head-on. Not necessarily a sensational or wacky one, just honestly. Thoughts welcome, of course.
Don't have much time to write.. but most of my ideas are POVs too. I was trying to explore this story I read like 3 years ago about a local town with less than 20 people, 1 street light, and few business. I remember most of the people being in their 30s and 40s with no kids, and the majority of them being on the city council board. Been ahving trouble finding it. But I wanted to just explore this rare community; research the history, discover how they actually function with such a small population, and why they don't choose to move into the next community over. But... I'm having trouble finding it.
But I really like your idea Carly, about a small community under one roof and outside of the law. Seems like there would be a lot of interesting characters and easy to document.
Anyway We'll all talk in class. Just wanted to comment.
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