Film Proposal

Here is the original film proposal:



Team JYRC
Documentary Film Proposal
20/8/07

Everyone has a place in this world; one just needs to find it. The idea that people go through life searching for their niche in the world, and the impression they will leave when they die, is consistent with the story of George’s life. As we follow George’s preparation for his voyage on sea, we will be looking at his past, how it has shaped his current state, and how his travels might indicate the path of his future. This is not merely a biography on George’s life; our theme will be revealed through his story. He will express his views on young adult life in the UK, views on education differences in UK and Hong Kong, and his experience growing up in the UK and Hong Kong. His narratives will conclude why he thinks Hong Kong will be his place in the world and why his travels support his decision.

Taking inspiration from the opening scenes from An Inconvenient Truth, we will lay George’s voice over scenes of him traveling or things similar to what he is talking about. The style will primarily be autobiographical but with George’s narrative responding to our theme. Compared to the amount of scenery footage, there will be not much face time for George, but his voice will be narrating over the images.

The ideas of restlessness, traveling and motion describe the story of George’s life, as will the stylistic choices we make while filming. For narration, George’s voice will act as a stream of consciousness emphasizing our chosen themes that there is rarely a point of rest in his life. A slower spoken, more dramatic script will emphasize his main points clearly. This idea that his dialogue is constantly flowing, even at a slow pace, is parallel to his life. He is always moving, but life still continues regardless.

Primarily, the audience will be the people that know George. The theme of searching for a place in life is universal to all people and all ages. Though, because George is a young adult, it is more likely his message will resonate with people closer to his age: the young adults making the transition to adulthood.

A reference from Jennings’ work will be similar to A Diary for Timothy, as we will look into the George’s past life, the current, and the future. We plan to switch back and forth from the current to his past and future, similar to A Diary for Timothy.