Notes from Anne:
Origin of the Iron.
Past members – what do they have in common?.Passion for heavy metal music- some still in the music business, some not.
.Now all in their 50’s + still got long hair, all the biker demonic imagery? Symbols onstage of rebellion against conformity, anti establishment..Contrast with home life - quieter more respectable, doting granddad etc?
.Uncle is a key player – use to get introductions and information about the band lifestyle etc. is he funny or a good character? Could you use him as one of your main characters in the film? Two main characters and a cast of smaller support contributors would be enough.
.You need to do lots of research now – talk to as many people as possible find the most charismatic people for your film.
.Re-union concert at beginning Nov could be a key date for filming uniting all your cast of characters – could be spectacular opening sequence or closing sequence..Concert is a memorial for band member who died of MS – he could be a character told in retrospect through memories of other past members. Could be poignant story.
.What do you imagine will be in the film if anything is possible?
-Concert material, backstage, rehearsals, performances in pubs weddings? Home life? Interviews with ex members why did they leave? Good memories bad memories. Some band members might have home movie footage.
.Different approaches – what is so special about metal that it can take over your entire life?
-The “Zen of heavy metal
-”Nostalgia for youth can’t let go?
-Passion for music and lifestyle?
-Other players in the film?
.The fans see ex members as legendary fans same age as iron Maiden in their 50’s.Good stories of fans travelling thousands of miles – mentioned German fan Erwin who flies over to see ex members play. Erwin could be a good character? Contact him and see if he is going to visit during your filming period.
.Wives, girlfriends, and children – do they share the same passion? Do they share the same lifestyle? It could be interesting if they do and interesting if they don’t. Think of the Osborne family as an exaggerated example.
.Other things to think about – music copyright, permission to film on location
.Important to dig out great characters .Think about structure – this will develop as you do more research. Spend as much time with your uncle ask him about everything, get him to tell you stories about his life with iron Maiden. Do some filming with him to see how he comes across – contrast with your auntie who isn’t so much a fan of metal could be humorous contrast.
.Iron Maiden started in Leytonstone – could make something of this humble east end beginning. Fans creating a blue plaque memorial!!!
.Check availability of cameras for the concert weekend. Think about what you could film around this weekend. It would be good to have multiple crews 2 or 3 camera crews would be best. There will be a lot going at once. Recruit 2 other students (2person) crews to cover this event plus runners and a production assistant. Make the most of this event.
.Check availability of cameras with Julie Flude. If not enough students free in your year check Tom Paynter Y2 is a good shooter also Megan Oxley Y2 if not too busy.
.There are some first years who are very able who might jump at the chance talk to me if you want extra help.
.Searching for Sugarman is a good film here’s a link to the film on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXee4Elv0n4- It was Malik Bendjelloul's first film
.Some Kind of Monster is another metal film about Metallica’s breakup and re-union which might give some ideas about what kind of issues make people leave famous bands
In my next blog post I will be looking at 'Searching for Sugarman' by Malik Bendjelloul and Some Kind of Monster by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, looking at different aspects of the film and how they inspire my work.
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