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Why support the documentary?
30 September 2022 - 11:32, by Mark Collings
Building awareness for this upcoming documentary will show broadcasters there is strong interest in the topic of mental health. We want both indivicuals and groups associated with the mental health community to connect with us and share the documentary within their networks. This is not fund raising, this is interest raising. We have Facebook and Instagram sites to share news and images as we develop the documentary.
Into Development.
30 October 2022 - 11:32, by Mark Collings
The first stage going into production of a series is called "development". In the development stage we complete research of the story, identify the people we will follow and decide on the places we will go. Early drafts of scripts may be written too. This is where our supporters can play a role. Do you know people, places of stories we should include? If so, let us know!
Production planning.
30 November 2022 - 11:32, by Mark Collings
Once the documentary is written, we will begin planning out production. This involves creating a shoot schedule and clearing rights to people and places. Often shooting permits have to be secured as well. We will also start planning post-production, or editing, as we will edit while we shoot, so the story sequences can be developed.
About this author
Mark is the executive producer of the documentary "Hometown Asylum". He has produced may television series and documentaries over the years in Canada, including directing, shooting and editing "No Magic Bullet", a documentary on destigmatizing mental illness.