Documentary Ideas

Documentary

Creating a film documenting a true event, issue/topic, or a something interesting about a person since they have interesting stories about their life to tell but no medium or audience to tell them. It is our job to use film as that medium to share their true stories.If you choose an individual, choose one who has an interesting (does not have to be spectacular) story about themselves. This story can be a memory, how they got to where they are today, their thoughts on a certain subject...just something that is interesting and true about themselves. The person speaking in the interview does not have to give it in English if you use subtitles to translate.The video will only be about 2-3 minutes in length so it does not have to be a long story, just a short effective one.Here are some examples.Agricultural Passion - A look at why one man wakes up at 5amBirth of Stranger Things - The deep journey of a songwriter

Heart for Soccer - How a boy balances school, soccer, and life

Two In One - How a couple met, married, and now teach together

The best way to get approval and easiest subject is to choose an adult and tell one of their stories (e.g. how they became successful, an experience that changed their life, etc.). Adaults have much more experiences to share and looks more professional compared to students. Make sure you put time and thought into choosing.

Tips on Choosing the Subject

• An interesting topic or person that people would like to know more about
• The topic should have something to do with something or someone locally in Seoul
• The audience learns something in the end
• Most of the time it is culturally relevant