Comments on: Calling all documentary filmmakers http://cultureby.com/2009/01/calling-all-documentary-filmmakers.html This Blog Sits At the Intersection of Anthropology and Economics Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:43:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mustafa Kia http://cultureby.com/2009/01/calling-all-documentary-filmmakers.html/comment-page-1#comment-1068 Mustafa Kia Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:25:02 +0000 http://localhost/wp_culture/?p=145#comment-1068 Hello This is Mustafa Kia, a filmmaker from Afghanistan. I found your website accidentally so I wanna ask you to let me know about the events about documentaries, something like opportunities for film makers. Thanks Cheers Hello

This is Mustafa Kia, a filmmaker from Afghanistan. I found your website accidentally
so I wanna ask you to let me know about the events about documentaries, something like opportunities for film makers. Thanks
Cheers

]]> By: Whitney http://cultureby.com/2009/01/calling-all-documentary-filmmakers.html/comment-page-1#comment-1067 Whitney Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:35:53 +0000 http://localhost/wp_culture/?p=145#comment-1067 The Documentary Channel is one of the Indie Filmmakers Greatest Allies! You can view free films at: http://beta.sling.com/network/189/The-Documentary-Channel or http://www.youtube.com/user/DocChannel. Or-- SUBMIT YOUR OWN!!! We are always looking for new films that will be aired around the world. For more info check out: www.documentarychannel.com The Documentary Channel is one of the Indie Filmmakers Greatest Allies! You can view free films at: http://beta.sling.com/network/189/The-Documentary-Channel or http://www.youtube.com/user/DocChannel. Or– SUBMIT YOUR OWN!!! We are always looking for new films that will be aired around the world. For more info check out: http://www.documentarychannel.com

]]> By: ArkAngel http://cultureby.com/2009/01/calling-all-documentary-filmmakers.html/comment-page-1#comment-1066 ArkAngel Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:40:37 +0000 http://localhost/wp_culture/?p=145#comment-1066 Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/aarkangel/3200105706/ and the Goodbye Old TV Group that inspired it at http://www.flickr.com/groups/goodbyeoldtv/pool/ set up by Sarah Platt who's been on the case since 2007 Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/aarkangel/3200105706/ and the Goodbye Old TV Group that inspired it at http://www.flickr.com/groups/goodbyeoldtv/pool/ set up by Sarah Platt who’s been on the case since 2007

]]> By: LK http://cultureby.com/2009/01/calling-all-documentary-filmmakers.html/comment-page-1#comment-1065 LK Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:58:16 +0000 http://localhost/wp_culture/?p=145#comment-1065 if this switch to digital TV goes anything like the switch to digital recordings perhaps there will emerge a very niche hipster market for rabbit eared analog TV's (assisted by a digital converter box) a decade down the road...not unlike what happened with 8 tracks, which went from being the detritus of rec rooms to coveted collector's items. in the mid 90's russ forster, a documentarian from chicago, made the ultimate film about those with '8 track minds', called "so wrong they're right". the trailer can be found on you tube and is worth a few minutes of your time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQnw2g4JpTo if this switch to digital TV goes anything like the switch to digital recordings perhaps there will emerge a very niche hipster market for rabbit eared analog TV’s (assisted by a digital converter box) a decade down the road…not unlike what happened with 8 tracks, which went from being the detritus of rec rooms to coveted collector’s items. in the mid 90′s russ forster, a documentarian from chicago, made the ultimate film about those with ’8 track minds’, called “so wrong they’re right”. the trailer can be found on you tube and is worth a few minutes of your time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQnw2g4JpTo

]]> By: Gladys Santiago http://cultureby.com/2009/01/calling-all-documentary-filmmakers.html/comment-page-1#comment-1064 Gladys Santiago Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:26:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp_culture/?p=145#comment-1064 Analog television sets have often been used in shows as a signifier of a family/character's socioeconomic status. Rabbit ears and wooden consoles don’t exactly scream “early adopters.” I’ve been wondering, when the digital transition takes place, will antenna-ridden TV sets still be used as a visual indicator of income and class level? Visually speaking, it’s a very iconic image, but after having to undergo the inconvenience of purchasing a DTV converter box or a new television all together, will viewers see this image as even plausible? I’ve included two links to screencaps from My Name is Earl. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27611386@N06/3210651017/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/27611386@N06/3009998445/ Analog television sets have often been used in shows as a signifier of a family/character’s socioeconomic status. Rabbit ears and wooden consoles don’t exactly scream “early adopters.” I’ve been wondering, when the digital transition takes place, will antenna-ridden TV sets still be used as a visual indicator of income and class level?
Visually speaking, it’s a very iconic image, but after having to undergo the inconvenience of purchasing a DTV converter box or a new television all together, will viewers see this image as even plausible?
I’ve included two links to screencaps from My Name is Earl.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27611386@N06/3210651017/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27611386@N06/3009998445/

]]> By: steve http://cultureby.com/2009/01/calling-all-documentary-filmmakers.html/comment-page-1#comment-1063 steve Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:36:10 +0000 http://localhost/wp_culture/?p=145#comment-1063 Neat idea... A documentary about those left behind may be interesting. A friend has been volunteering to help the elderly in a rural region West of Chicago and reports many are very confused about the change, are out of range of a good digital tv signal (at 50 miles they can get analog tv, but forget about digital), and lack the money to use cable TV. He has had harrowing experiences trying to put together fringe reception packages for some of these. Some of the people he is talking to have decided TV will be beyond their means. In my community 40 miles west of NYC it requires a very sophisticated antenna to get a signal and many areas are just impossible due to local hills. The cable company has a grandfathered low income/elderly plan that has VHF channels plus cable news and HSN for about $15 a month, but the next step up is $40 a month. It has not been possible for someone to get or downgrade to the $15 plan for several years. Neat idea…

A documentary about those left behind may be interesting. A friend has been volunteering to help the elderly in a rural region West of Chicago and reports many are very confused about the change, are out of range of a good digital tv signal (at 50 miles they can get analog tv, but forget about digital), and lack the money to use cable TV. He has had harrowing experiences trying to put together fringe reception packages for some of these. Some of the people he is talking to have decided TV will be beyond their means.

In my community 40 miles west of NYC it requires a very sophisticated antenna to get a signal and many areas are just impossible due to local hills. The cable company has a grandfathered low income/elderly plan that has VHF channels plus cable news and HSN for about $15 a month, but the next step up is $40 a month. It has not been possible for someone to get or downgrade to the $15 plan for several years.

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