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Post #3: Documentary Interview Plan

Our expert interviewee for our documentary, which focuses on the process of finding unemployed people work, is the Executive Director of Phoenix Hometown Hires, Will Rikard. The expert interview was shot in the office of Phoenix Hometown Hires in Wilmington. The b-roll and vox pops will be shot at a local church, where Phoenix Hometown Hires will be hosting an event later this week, as well as additional vox pops from out and about, if viable. We also plan on gathering B-Roll from multiple locations around town and maybe even the college, once we’ve decided on the shots we want most.
I wanted to set a cheerful, but respectful tone with the interview subject. The documentary seems to have an uplifting, hopeful focus, so the best idea would be to make the expert feel calm and cheerful, while knowing we respect his and his organization’s efforts.

 The ten questions we went to the interview with are:
1. Briefly tell us about Phoenix Hometown Hires. What are the organization’s goals, values, and purpose?
2. How does Phoenix Hometown Hires accomplish its goals?
3. What is the process for getting an individual through the program? From the moment an individual contacts Phoenix Hometown Hires until the moment they leave the program, what happens?
4. How long does this process take?
5. How do the volunteers help the participants throughout the process?
6. What is your role as the Executive Director of Phoenix Hometown Hires?
7. What are the attitudes of the individuals going through the program? Can you notice a change in attitude as they complete the program?
8. How successful is Phoenix Hometown Hires at helping individuals with a criminal background?
9. How does the program affect the participants’ lifestyle and well-being?
10. Why do you personally believe in this program?

          The three vox pop questions I have drafted (although they have yet to be approved by the director, so they may change!) are the following:
1. What about this process is different from searching alone?
2. What were your first impressions of the process/association?
3. How is this process significant/worthwhile? What does it mean to you?

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