Inspirational filmmaker

We were initially inspired by Agnes Varda’s autobiography documentary “Beaches of Agnes” (2008) through it’s technical aspects using a mixture of archive and current material, which was achieved by encompassing ‘Snapchat shot’ videos produced by students to create the link between the significance of a location and the people involved. As Bill Nichols said  “Documentaries are about reality; they’re about something that actually happened.” henceforth, the anecdotes featured within the documentaries were an important feature for the audience as it could be relatable.
As guided by Mary McMurray, the Sussex Alumni and also Documentary filmmaker, advised the Team to have a punchy story or two that will peak the audiences interest considering this film is targeted towards Sussex Students.

Log list for the shots - cutaways

After this shooting we work for a log list were we organised the shots so it will be easier to work thru them in Premier and also we will know what to use and when.

Interviews transcripts.

To make life in the booth easier we made transcripts of the interview. 

Filming interviews

Today we went filming and the only sad part was that it was really windy and we didn't really realise, only in the edit booth so we had to work in audition.

Interviews contributor release form

We took permission from everyone that we interviewed so everything can be legal.

Mary Mc. Interview

Even if more than 5 alumni bailed out and didn't show up or reply to e-mails, we manage to find someone in the end. Mary McMurry is a Sussex alumni that had the chance to live with and without East Slope Bar. Furthermore, she even did a documentary about the bar! We couldn't interview her live so we had to Face Time with her but it worked well in the end. It was a long interview that despite its quality, can be used in the documentary.

Emails with important people for filming

Anouncement

We managed to publish an ad saying that we need some archive footage. 

Why East Slope Bar is important - petition and demolition file

I found a file with the demolition date and agreement from the Council. Moreover, we found an online petition.

Joining another group for the documentary - East slope bar - filming planner

Because my group was down with only me and Jordan and the strike was finally over. They split us and relocate us with other groups from the class. This is why now I joined group B. They are making a documentary about the demolition of East Slope Bar.

So far we made a timetable with the time for everything we need to do.