AV- Documentary Change

After many problems in the development of our documentary "Not in Nottingham" we have decided to change our idea. A Brief synopsis is shown below. This is also the cover letter that Alex Khan our current point of contact was given to explain the documentary we wish to film.

The aim of the documentary is to give a voice to the young people who have experienced trouble or misfortune in the mainstream educational system. We wish to involve and engage any of the participants to give us, and the audience, an insight into their views and experiences surrounding the topic. We also will explore the benefits a place like “stone soup project” can have on young people in this situation and how their futures have been affected (good or bad) from the development at the project. We hope the film will show the audience that young people who may be looked at as outcasts do have valid talents and views along with something to offer the community – and how projects like “the stone soup project” can be influential in drawing this side out of these youngsters.

We would like the participants to view this project as a chance to be involved in a real working brief and hopefully we can pass some experience or knowledge onto the pupils. We would not only like to interview the pupils and gain a scope on what they do/are interested in, but we would like to actively get involved with the making of the film – we will take on their views and opinions because it is in essence their film.

We would also like you to at “stone soup project” to take the opportunity to use or media as promotional tool for the work you do. We would like to offer you a “DVD extras” package where you can host any short films, pictures, photography works, music etc you feel will help promote what you do.

The filming date to commence is the 4th of December 2006.
Prior to this we will do 2 weeks of interaction with the pupils and staff to allow all parties to become comfortable with the project.

Thank you for your help. See you soon.