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From: Chris McLaughlin [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: 02 November 2007 10:52
To: [log in to unmask]
Cc: Chris McLaughlin
Subject: Channel 4 Documentary

Hello everyone,

My name is Chris McLaughlin and I am an assistant prodcuer at london
based 
TV production company, MAverick Television. I hope everybody is well and

doesn't mind me emailing them. In a nutshell we are working on a Channel
4 
series for which we are looking for deaf and disabled people aged 18+
who 
would be interested in making a short film and having it aired on
Channel 
4. 

Last year we made a series called New Shoots, where deaf and disabled 
directors were given the opportunity to make their first 1/2 hour 
documentary. The channel liked the series so much they have
recommissioned 
it but in a slightly different version. This year we are still looking
for 
new deaf and disabled talent, but the films will be between 3-5 minutes 
and can be a range of different genres - drama, documentary, animation
or 
music video. On top of this we will also be making a documentary about 
each of the films being made. In short we are interested in hearing from

people who are as happy to be infront of the camera as they are behind.

The series is entitled, The Shooting Party and it will bring together a 
group of people to explore the real world of film-making. Across the 
series of 12 programmes, each member of the group gets the opportunity
to 
make one short film and also helps two other members of the group to
make 
their films. The Shooting Party follows the whole process from first
ideas 
to finished films.  Each week a new episode traces the making of one
film, 
and ends with the screening of the short film itself. 

We are looking for a diverse group of people with great ideas for short 
films, plus passion, personality, and the ability to shine on screen as 
well as off. Previous broadcast and/or film-making experience is welcome

but not necessary as training and support will be given - we're looking 
for people who are creative, imaginative and committed to turning their 
idea into a finished film. On top of this, we're offering an award of 
further training in television or film for the winning filmmaker,
decided 
by a panel of industry professionals.The subject of the films can be
about 
anything, but must feel contemporary and original. All applicants must
be 
deaf or disabled and over 18. We recognise the Disability Discrimination

Act definition of disability. 

I would really appreciate it if everyone could spread the word as far
and 
wide as possible. Maybe you are support staff who know students that
would 
be suitable or maybe you are a student yourself who would like to get 
involved. I have attached a flyer we have been sending out and
 even a quick email or phone call to myself could get the ball rolling -
my email is [log in to unmask] and tel. is 02078746623. 

Thanks for taking the time out to read this letter. I look forward to 
hearing from the next generation of film - makers!!

Regards
Chris McLaughlin


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