Hello again Everyone.
It’s been very busy here at WGH as we approach the opening of the 21st Winter Olympiad. We have been in the edit suite and at the computer trying to get some footage out to you. We are committed to getting 3 more Webisodes up before the games begin. So get ready for some exciting exclusive Vancouver Olympic social media stories.
I would like to take a moment to explain the ‘Chip In’ widget on our website. WGH is an independent film project. I explained in a previous post the importance of relationships…well in a movie such as this, one of the most important is with the audience. Jon and I are the only permanent crew on this picture, a couple of burgeoning filmmakers and have been working diligently to get financial contributions for our project. We have approached broadcasters for licenses and we have applied for funding. We have tried it all and have generated interest but no commitments. That is where ‘Chip In’ becomes so important. We invite you to make a contribution and become part of the process as well as part of our team by performing in the role of ‘Executive Producer’.
I realize these are most difficult times to reach out and ask for assistance and understand the sensitivity. We really believe our project is one for positive change and would like to explain a little about the resources we need help with. Many have made contributions so far. All have been with the generosity of their time and we thank them for that.
Moving forward during the Games we have 12 days of shooting to do. Our challenges will be offering our volunteer crew meals during that time. We would also like to be able to provide some compensation for their work. Working 12 hrs per shoot day is quite the endeavor and we would love to give back for that commitment. Equipment is also expensive. We have cameras, but require microphones. To this point we have used seven terabytes of drive space to store our footage. We require at least another four. We also feel that we will be shooting indoors and will require light rentals.
We continue to do post production, to be ready to broadcast after the Games, editing ourselves and with other volunteers. We would like to make some funds available to editors and musicians, that have been providing us and continue to compose music for the soundtrack. The Olympics are an important time in Vancouver’s history and Jon and I feel it is important to document it, from this new media perspective….sure the News and live Broadcast are great but it comes and it goes and the reference is gone.
I understand asking for assistance at a time when there is such a crisis in Haiti might feel inappropriate but seeing the world galvanized in an effort to help out is heartwarming. A large percentage of that aid is being generated by social media and truly defining its power. Here are a couple I found on Twitter @crisiscamp & @care. The stories in our film continue the exploration of social media for positive change. We would appreciate your help in telling our story.
I would like to thank cousin Vicki for being the first to contribute and thank you all who continue to help.
Andrew-
As a footnote, you’ll note that the Paypal transaction is conducted in American dollars. For all us Canadians the amount will automatically be exchanged into Canadian dollars so keep that in mind when calculating your contribution.