Monday, February 5, 2007
Audience Ideas...
So far, everyone that I've told about our project seems really interested in the approach that we are going to take on the subject. I would hope that the documentary would be for anyone who is interested in learning more about the pet overpopulation problem, from pet owners, to children who are getting their first pet. I really want to see our project go as far as possible, to spread the message to as many viewers as possible. I think we are really lucky to have forums like youtube.com and myspace.com to put up our film for free viewing to people all over the world. Also, I would like to get a website domain set aside for us, so that we can not only have a streaming video feed of our film, but also an explination of our mission, behind the scene footage that shows how we made the film (hopefully it will inspire others to continue on if they felt that we missed something), and links to websites that provide free/low-cost spay and neuter programs in local areas and also to the people that will help us on our project (peta.com, sunburst foundation, etc.) I would also like to contact local vets in our area to see if we can provide our film for their waiting areas. They usually have a looping film of some kind of heartworm medicine, or flea control pill... they might welcome having this kind of message shown to their customers (especially those who have yet to be convinced that their animal needs to be sterilized for whatever reason). To offset the cost of producing the dvd's for the vets, we could go to pet companies or stores to shop for sponsorship, or to buy an commercial ad to be placed on the dvd (like at the beginning).
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This is excellent Melanie. Great ideas for ways in which the film can really reach out and help the community. Festivals are fabulous, but in the case of this type of film you want to make sure to reach as many people as possible and so many everyday pet owners are not going to be sitting in a fest seat...no matter how much we might wish they were. :-)
I think you guys are on a hot topic in this area. I saw the News cast of them putting a dog to sleep. It truly hits close to home for me. Have you considered the men and women of the military whom leave their pets behind or give them up before they leave? I was one of them and it is more common than you would think. I miss my dogs:(
from what i've read, i think its important that as many people have the opportunity to see this as possible. if you were able to secure a web domain (great idea)
for your project, that would be an amazing asset for your film, and also a great resource for people that want to learn more about the topic. good luck, can't wait to see how it turns out.
you're absolutely right...we should def use all of our FREE resources to our full advantage. You are awesome DUDE!!!! haha i'm on a lot of medication sorry
I think your ideas are good. The only criticism I would have is to not even worry about any kind of behind the scenes minus some still photos and some extra footage that just arises from regular shooting. That way, you will have all your attention devoted to just making sure that your message is in the film.
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