Beyond the Boundaries 2- Research Part one

Due to both my film ideas being music documentaries I decided to take out some documentary films and books from the library as inspiration for my film and to further my knowledge of documentary film making.

Reuben's "What happens in Aldershot, stays in Aldershot"

Reuben's short music documentary piece shows the life of a underground rock band trying to make it in an ever-growing harsh industry. The film follows the bands touring schedule, personal lives and their time in the studio blended with humorous elements . The film incorporates experimental elements such as fast-cutting editing techniques and experimentation with colour. What I like about the film is the personal elements to it. I enjoy the fact that the effort was made to show not only the musical side of the band, but also the personal side, focusing on everyday life rather than the band itself for example when Jamie Lenman (Vocalist) buys a life-size Dalek and when Jon (Bassist) is working in Waitrose. The inclusion of the bands fans gave an insight into what the music means to them and how it has effected their lives which is something I would like to include in my film. 

Personal favourite moment from the film.