[Cross-posted at Eric Eckl's "Water Words That Work".]

I have a request for all of you today.

A little background: Eric’s blog serendipitously went live at the same time ESDRC was considering developing a number of short movies related to water use and watershed management. Needless to say, we’ve found the information very useful. Currently, it is our intention to develop a series of 4­–7 minute shorts, each with a different focus, and take them on the road to local rural and urban communities. We intend to partner with a group that travels the province (New Brunswick) during the summer and fall and presents old Hollywood movies in the outdoors. We envisage that each screening will be preceded by one of the short water movies. An individual from ESDRC will also be present throughout the evening to offer more information and answer questions.

We are not entirely new to filmmaking but we have never secured funding for this type of venture before. Given that there are likely to be other videographers with similar interests and/or greater experience reading this, I would welcome any comments or suggestions you may have related to funding.

Are there common pitfalls to avoid with this type of project, and what should we consider if requesting assistance from arts and culture bodies (a first for us) as opposed to environmental trusts (our traditional source of project funds)?

Many thanks!

 


Comments

chaf

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:07:49

Hi Dave,

I had a friend forward this post to me today and I must say that this seem like an interesting project. I would be interested in giving some input and perhaps lend a hand if need be. I'm not a professional videographer by any means, but a few friends of mine from the Film Co-Op are looking for some projects to collaborate on.

 

Len Edgerly

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:23:50

A friend of mine in Denver, Alexandre Philippe, did a handsome short movie on water for the town of Greeley, Colorado, I believe. His wife, Vanessa, might be able to give you some ideas on funding sources, or other aspects of their very high quality project. Here is an article on another project of his, commissioned by the town of Aspen: http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20071029/NEWS/110290104. Vanessa's email is vanessa@cinemavertige.com . Good luck!

 

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