In November
2011 Robert S J Lucas, co founder and managing director of Disclosure Group was asked to co develop (with Channel 4
and Carve Productions) a week long scheme for Channel 4’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. We decided to create a week long production process
programme which focused on the 28 successful applicants putting together a 3
minute documentary of a topic of their choice. It was called ‘For 3 Minutes’.
The process
started with all the people involved having a briefing on what the week would
entail. Robert said of that morning ‘It was a wonderful experience discussing
their individual backgrounds and expectations from the scheme and it really
cemented the idea that I wanted to develop other workshops as part of
Disclosure’.
The
participants were comprised of
•
Writers
•
Producers
•
Directors
•
Camera operators
•
Production assistants
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Presenters
•
Editors
Throughout the
week, time was split between Channel 4 and Carve Productions HQ. The scheme
involved the participants being split into 4 teams with one writer, producer,
director, camera operator, production assistant, presenter and editor in each
as independent production companies, giving themselves production company names
and deciding on a topic for their documentaries.
The
‘For 3 Minutes’ scheme was a fantastic success and the feedback about
Disclosure’s involvement was excellent. The experience really cemented the idea
that with the plethora of creative talent outside the larger broadcasters, it’s
a no brainer to tap into it and see what they can do given the freedom to
shine.
As
a result of the experience Robert S J Lucas came running back to Disclosure HQ
and insisted we run our own talent schemes. So who are we to argue? We began
work on our workshops and events and put a real focus on the creatives as the
centre of what we provide in that space. We’re confident that anyone in the
creative fields, at any level, will benefit hugely from our workshops, events
and talks, and it all sprung from that week long scheme at Channel 4 in
November 2011.
It
just goes to show you that in this industry, sometimes you need to look outside
the box to get something on it, and a career can start with the first 3 minutes
or the first week, but that could lay the foundations to last a lifetime.
For
more information on our up and coming workshops and events please take a look
around our website. If you have any questions remember you can get in touch by simply emailing us.
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