My first try at documentaries

My friend Issac and I were recently asked to head a crew to film a documentary segment and public service announcement about the World March, a 3 month long walk around the world for global nuclear de-proliferation and nonviolence.

We set up at Stanley Sheinbaum's house, as he was hosting a fundraiser and get-together for some big-wigs in LA (Clooney cancelled last minute, but Haskell Wexler and the owner of Warner Bros showed up) in order to spread the word of the movement. Sheinbaum has had a hand in US politics for the last 4 decades, and has been extremely important in handlings of both the Vietnam War and relations with the Middle East.

Our budget was fairly tight, but we were still able to rent almost $10,000 worth of equipment. We interviewed the guests and shot some candid footage throughout the night, and captialized on the food that had been prepared by the professional chefs. Overall, a crazy, unforgettable experience.

The final documentary won't be out for a year or so, but look for the PSA to be posted on Proacktive in the near future.

Check out the World March site here, and look to march when the event is in your area.
I'm hoping to get some of the professional photos of Isaac and I up to show off our equipment...I'll get them sometime soon.