ideas for aala's film

Hey Aala -

Sean is right... You have a good idea but now you need to think about how you want to Visualize your piece. We know that Drugs is your "Burning Issue" and this is what you want to discuss in your documentary. One thing to think of is "What is your POV? Or Point of View." Meaning, how will the story reveal itself to the audience. Do you know anyone with a drug problem that you truly care about that would be a potential subject or interview? Is there a particular incident in the history of drugs that is important??? One thing you have to take into consideration is that the topic of "Drugs being bad" is a very open and broad subject. There are millions of drugs that affect millions of people in many negative ways. Most recently there has been a big boom in Pharmaceutical Drugs that are being funneled into public use by prescription or other ways. People have died because they were taking too many different prescriptions that dont react well with each other. And even talking about the Pharmaceutical Drugs is still a big topic....Just something to think about. Another thing that might help like Sean said, is thinking about the film you would like to Watch. How would the film you want to make look? The more specific you get the easier it will be to convey your message in a more powerful way. Also, its generally good to use your experiences and memories as a way of fueling your documentary. Finding your perspective (or finding WHO and HOW the story is being told).

1) What do you want to say? Find your VOICE / and your Perspective
2) Who do you want to say it to? Find your Audience


There can be many ways to visualize your piece. Good luck! And feel free to let us know if you are still stuck.
Making your own film is tough ! But rewarding, the developing stages now are key to your documentary later!!
:)
- jeremiah