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Do you want to make a short documentary for Current? Have you always wanted to go to the biggest documentary festival in the UK? Then boy have we got an opportunity for you.
Here's what you do:
Pitch your idea* before October 20th 2008 for a 3-8 minute documentary to be included in Current TV's season on crime. Here is the description of the season:
From gangs on the streets of London to illegal downloading and DVD piracy, crime is an integral part of a young person's life in Britain today. In a world where we're constantly captured on camera and punishments that may not fit the crime are everyday occurrences, Current's crime season points the finger at the long arm of the law and investigates whether the big brother culture we find ourselves living in is the real offense.
Download the form below.
http://current.com/images/skins/uk_pitch_doc/current_pitch_form.zip
Fill it in and email it back to me at erenshaw-smith@current.com
Folk at Current will read all the pitches with 4 criteria in mind:
1. Is this a compelling idea?
2. Is it relevant for Current's audience of 18-34 year olds?
3. Will it fit into our season on crime?
4. Can it be done for £1000
We'll select the 6 ideas that best fulfill these criteria. The 6 finalists will get a flip camera and a day pass to Docfest's Newcomer's Day on November 6th to pitch their idea live to a panel of commissioners. The winning pitch will get their film commissioned by Current TV!
*Call for pitches only open to residents of UK and Ireland
**By emailing your pitch you are agreeing to the submission terms outlined in the pitch documentDo you want to make a short documentary for Current? Have you always wanted to go to... more
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Log Line: Los Angeles day laborers segregate themselves in the parking lot of Home Depot and yet find they share a common struggle, community and a paralleled American story.
At the Home Depot parking lot on Slauson Blvd. in Los Angeles, day laborers gather each morning hustling for work in my predominately Latino and African American neighborhood. I was struck with surprise one day, when I noticed African American day laborers sitting across from the Latino workers-- segregated. The two groups have an interesting perspective on immigration and economics.
Told from the perspective of Juan (29) an undocumented day laborer and Leron (35) an American day laborer-- both workers will take me through their day. I ask both men their thoughts on comprehensive immigration reform.
I open with the landscape of south Los Angles, showing quick shots of Latino and African American communities living side by side-- eeking out an existence. Broll would reflect the economic disenfranchisement of the once middle-class neighborhood-- dilapidated corner stores; liquor stores, check cashing places, etc. Focus in on Home Depot and we clearly see the divide of the two groups of men. We meet our protagonists, Juan and Leroy. The two men tell their stories and we follow them through their day-- finding out along the way their reasons for soliciting day work and what they hope for the future.
I plan to interview both groups of men, then hold a screening of the rough footage for the groups to watch and comment on the other men's opinions. Portions of this will be included in the finished pod.
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Very simply put, the statement “The world is run by the Media” has never been as true as it is today. 6 major corporations dominate a large portion of the American market. (http://www.freepress.net/ownership/chart/main)
A lot of you will say “Why does this matter, it doesn’t effect me.”
The fact is that a lot of what you are shown on TV and in the paper incorporates a political agenda and a lot of the time offers an unfair/bias view of what’s going on in the world.
Independent media is the KEY to independent thought. Freedom of speech is supposed to be at the core of a western democratic society.
In America, the FCC recently pushed the media ownership limits even further, allowing tycoons like Rupert Murdoch to own even more market share and set news agenda.
Below are a few links where you can find more information, and even if you want to, take action.
If you send an email, they don’t know if it’s from England or the States, with 100,000’s of people getting involved congress is actually starting to listen.
(http://www.freepress.net/node/38881)
So whether you don’t really care, find this interesting or want to get involved, at least know you have some information and a portal.
Cheers
Kieran
Links:
http://www.freepress.net/
http://www.stopbigmedia.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilNLeXefmNwVery simply put, the statement “The world is run by the Media” has never... more
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Very simply put, the statement “The world is run by the Media” has never been as true as it is today. 6 major corporations dominate a large portion of the American market. (http://www.freepress.net/ownership/chart/main)
A lot of you will say “Why does this matter, it doesn’t effect me.”
The fact is that a lot of what you are shown on TV and in the paper incorporates a political agenda and a lot of the time offers an unfair/bias view of what’s going on in the world.
Independent media is the KEY to independent thought. Freedom of speech is supposed to be at the core of a western democratic society.
In America, the FCC recently pushed the media ownership limits even further, allowing tycoons like Rupert Murdoch to own even more market share and set news agenda.
Below are a few links where you can find more information, and even if you want to, take action.
If you send an email, they don’t know if it’s from England or the States, with 100,000’s of people getting involved congress is actually starting to listen.
(http://www.freepress.net/node/38881)
So whether you don’t really care, find this interesting or want to get involved, at least know you have some information and a portal.
Cheers
Kieran
Links:
http://www.freepress.net/
http://www.stopbigmedia.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilNLeXefmNw
Very simply put, the statement “The world is run by the Media” has never... more
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My name is Kieran Byrne, 23, Male living in New York.
My pod idea is to examine what it takes to be an Ultimate Fighter. UFC is one of the fastest growing phenomenons in the US.
While it may lack in the Political/Humanitarian edge that I'm sure some the other ideas contain,
It will make up for it with mass appeal.
I propose not only to look at the history of the UFC and its unprecedented growth into the media spotlight, but also to examine the mental and physical condition that it takes to be a fighter in the UFC.
Finally I want to ask the question, can you take an average man with no background in fighting, gentle by nature, drinks, smokes, eats juke food etc, and turn them in a mixed martial artist to fight in a semi-professional fight in the space of say 5 weeks.
Sorry for the rough pitch, the deadline is tonight and I only just found out about this opportunity. Please pardon the brief outline that
I'm offering hopefully you can see the potential beneath my words.
I already have a few companies in mind that I confidently feel I could secure for sponsorship if necessary.
So please put this through, not only would it make a fantastic and original piece but it also allow Current to capitalize on this growing trend at a time when it is still fresh in the market.
Appreciate your time.
Regards
Kieran Byrne
My name is Kieran Byrne, 23, Male living in New York.
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i live in burlington north carolina, better know as bucktown. im richard edens, i like to think imma big influence of our ways, we roll whiteowls, we listen to reggae, old memphis rap and we got some raw ass slang thats fresh and verrrrrrrry tasteyyy bruh, get at us here in bucktown its me my brotha ivan, greybird the dopeman, bo the fiend and ern the goodie goodie cocky ass, we a funny ass crew and im tryna get started in this type business, thanks current, i hadda bad feeling you wouldnt take a second look at my crazy anecdote but if you do get back at me i got loads n loads to telli live in burlington north carolina, better know as bucktown. im richard edens, i like... more
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SEX and GOD are like oil and vinegar: rarely are the two mixed. But blended together, with the right seasonings, can they make a pretty good salad dressing?
A church in Tampa has decided to do just that: put oil and vinegar in one container, add some seasoning and shake it all together. What came out was the 30-day sex challenge. In this pod we’ll experience this challenge through 3 couples: a married couple, an unmarried couple, and the pastor and his wife. We hear from the pastor and his wife as they talk about the church, sex, God, and relationships. Excerpts are taken from a Sunday church service along with a sit down interview. Then, through daily web-cam vlog style confessionals, we’ll hear from the other two couples some of the obstacles and triumphs of the 30-day challenge. Peek in on Mike and Mary, an unmarried couple who is living together. Why would they voluntarily give up sex for 30-days? Next, hear from married couple Doug and Lorena as they talk about how “doing it” for 30 days has dramatically improved their relationship and what struggles they experienced along the way. And ultimately answer the question: Why does God want us to have the best sex of our lives?”
Personal Reel: www.redeyefilmco.com/ Click on first video.
Or Current TV portfolio, http://current.com/search/search.do?indexName=barca-search&renderer=jsp&sortBy=&q=trevorw+ASSET_TYPE:V&allCount=181&topicCount=1&itemCount=12&commentCount=167&peopleCount=1&vP=true&mP=&iP=true&tP=true&uP=
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Texas Street Artist 'Give Up' talks about who he is and the message behind his work. Give Up's work is currently showing at Aerosol Warfare Gallery in Houston, Texas.
video by PR!MOTexas Street Artist 'Give Up' talks about who he is and the message behind... more
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Check out Doc Challenge films at Feb 16 at 4:45pm at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.Check out Doc Challenge films at Feb 16 at 4:45pm at the Big Sky Documentary Film... more
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Check out past winners of the International Documentary Challenge!
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Official website for the 2008 International Documentary Challenge!
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I didn’t really get the chance to blog about the International Documentary Challenge as I wanted to after seeing the finalists at HotDocs last April. I’ve taken part in timed film challenges before and while it was entertaining, the work seemed, well, rushed. But the short docs that resulted from this challenge were lovely to watch and a nice glimpse at future feature makers. Today marks the opening of registration to participate this year. If you like the challenge idea and want to get your work seen at a major international documentary festival, here is your chance! Best of luck.I didn’t really get the chance to blog about the International Documentary... more
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Official website for the 2008 Hot Docs film festival, where the best films of the 2008 documentary challenge will be screened.Official website for the 2008 Hot Docs film festival, where the best films of the 2008... more
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