Thursday, 13 September 2012

Choosing a Channel...

Channel 4 is a publicly-owned, commercially-funded public service broadcaster. They do not receive any public funding. Channel 4 works across television, film and digital media to deliver our public service. Channel 4 was launched on 2nd November 1982, under the Broadcasting Act 1981.They are funded mostly by advertising and sponsorship, but unlike other broadcasters such as ITV, Channel 4 is not shareholder owned.
On the website there is E4, More4, Film4 and 4Music, as well as a range of online activities and Channel 4's video-on-demand service 4oD. Film4 Channel 4 is also a key supporter of British film making talent working with around 300 creative companies from across the UK every year and investing significantly in training and talent development throughout the industry.



Brain Storming Ideas for a Documentary

Documentary Ideas

These are some of my ideas for filming a documentary:
  • Primary Schools- Childrens behaviours/ Rough Schools
  • Music- interviewing producers, writers, singers (ie, my friends Tallulas Mum Judie Tzuke)
  • Sports and sport players
  • Underaged drinking
  • Nature
  • The After Life of the Olympics
  • Turning '18'
  • School and education
  • Fashion/ High Street Fashion
  • Cities- ie, London Attractions
  • The Homeless
  • Couples, Friendship (old and new)

Analysing different Documentaries


Differing Styles of Documentary