Documentary - Any ideas??

mrpeech · 20-11-2009 02:58PM #1

Hi,

I have to make a short five minute documentary for a course I'm doing and am looking for interesting subject matter.

Does anybody know of an interesting story or person that could be used?

I'm in Greystones Co. Wicklow

trad · 20-11-2009 03:05PM

Little Musgrave, a very descriptive song by Christy Moore. Film what's in the lyrics and use the track for narrative, could be epic. It's about 8 mins or so long.

mrpeech · 20-11-2009 03:10PM

The short is only 5 mins, sorry should have said that. I think there would be problems with copyright as well. Nice idea though.

keefg · 20-11-2009 03:16PM

mrpeech wrote: »

and am looking for interesting subject matter.

Make it about something you are interested in otherwise it will probably be quite poor.

Most if not all docu-makers concentrate on either a subject that interests them or is of current news-worthy subject.

What events or organisations are close to your area? Maybe a local kids football team preparing for a big match or a local charity?

trad · 20-11-2009 04:52PM

mrpeech wrote: »

The short is only 5 mins, sorry should have said that. I think there would be problems with copyright as well. Nice idea though.

Get Christy to be Lord Bernard and there will be no problem with copyright, offer a percentage of the profits when it gets snapped up.

Raging Bob · 20-11-2009 05:07PM

Something to do with the fisherman there at Greystones? Could be interesting if you think it out.

Exar Khun · 23-11-2009 08:02PM

trad wrote: »

Little Musgrave, a very descriptive song by Christy Moore. Film what's in the lyrics and use the track for narrative, could be epic. It's about 8 mins or so long.

Awesome song. End of.

Documentary - Any ideas??

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