Purpose: To inform people about the issues existing in Nicaragua and how Capuchino High School's peace club is working with a non-profit organization to help build a school there.
Contacts:
- Ms. Truman (ceramics teacher & peace club adviser)
- Mallika Sharman (peace club president)
- other peace club members
- Eddie (Cap staff)
- One Dollar For Life organization members (non-profit)
Interview Questions:
- Mrs. Truman: Why did you decide to create peace club? What is the goal of peace club?
- Mallika Sharman: What is the current project that peace club is working on? How did you get involved with ODFL? What are some of the ways peace club is planning on helping Nicaragua?
- Peace club members: Why did you join peace club?
- ODFL: What is the purpose of your organization? How did you get the task of building a school for Nicaragua?
- Eddie: What is your connection to Nicaragua and how do you do your part to help the country?
General Flow:
First, b-roll of the San Bruno/ Burlingame will be shown (Capuchino, Mills, houses, streets/ roads, stores) , contrasting with the various pictures of Nicaragua that will be shown after. (the poor schools & communities, trash heaps, etc..) with an opening voice-over telling the audience some interesting facts about the country. Then, peace club will be introduced (b-roll shown here). Next, the interviews will be shown, while b-roll of activities, meetings and more pictures will be overlap it. Finally, as the closing the b-roll of a hand holding a dollar and going around the school buying unnecessary items, but then Mallika stops the person and she leads the person to peace club where they donate that dollar for a good cause (a closing voice-over is heard during this time).
Shot List:
- LS of Capuchino High School
- LS of the peace club meeting room (ceramics room)
- LS of club members during a meeting
- MCU of adviser talking
- MCU of club president leading meeting.
- CU of club member writing on agenda sheet
- MS of club members discussing how to sell items to raise money
- CU of merchandise that are pending to to be sold
- MWS of interviewers answering interview questions
- POV/ ECU of person's hand holding a one dollar bill & walking to the vending machines and cafeteria to buy food
- POV of Mallika talking to person
- POV of person waking towards ceramics room to buy a bracelet with that same dollar
Intro: Never rich in the first place, Nicaragua continues to strive to overcome the negative effects of dictatorship, civil war and natural disasters, which have made it one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Well so what you might say to yourself? Why should I care about a country that has nothing to do with me? Well that may not be the best thing attitude to have regarding third world countries. That is what the students of Capuchino High School realizes. Every week these determined students get together to help countries in need. The country in focus for the 2010-2011 school year is Nicaragua and Capuchino's very own peace club will show you how a small contribution can make a big difference.
Closing: A dollar might not be worth much in the US, but what if that dollar was doubled? Tripled? Multiplied by a million? Now that number you pay attention to. If every single high school student in America donated one dollar, then we would have enough money to build 1,000 schools in third world countries. Now that really is something to think about. One dollar for a downloaded song, or one dollar to help build a school? You decide...
I think that its really interesting project, but I didn't like how your going to ask other peace members, you should only ask the president, Ms. Truman and maybe the vice president, because having too much people speak will make the documentary boring. Try to focus on 2 or 3 people. You should also add a question about how the students here at Capuchino may help with this cause. Overall, its an interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea that a lot of people may be interested in. I like the beginning of the general flow because of the contrasting images. That will really draw people's attention. However, in the intro, the part about Capuchino students realizing this is currently exaggerated.Only the Peace Club is involved at this point, so I'm afraid that when students of Cap see this documentary see this, they won't know why they are being targeted. Otherwise the General Flow sounds great, the interview question can have substantial answers, and having Eddie do an interview is a good idea to add different perspectives/coverage.
ReplyDeleteI think that your idea for the documentary is a really good idea! I am interested in learning more about your topic and I can't wait to see your documentary when it's finished. Your topic is very moving and I think that it will open peoples eyes and see what is really going on in the world. Maybe cut down on how many people you are going to interview/talk to. The less the more we can focus on what they are saying instead of worrying about who is saying what. I think that you are bringing up a big topic to the screen that most people aren't aware about. I think that the main people you are going to be interviewing will be very good! Your choice selection is awesome! Good idea and keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThe idea seems interesting and a great start to the documentary. Make sure to focus on the main purpose of this film, and get lots of eye catching b-roll. Maybe dont have a lot of "floating heads" though it is your choice I would much rather watch the hard work and other aspects in this porject.Hopefully it turns out great! I can't wait to see it!
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