International Documentary Pre-pro
(Blacksmith Business)
1.Purpose: The intent of this piece is to show a how differently a business is manage in a different country.2.Contacts: My aunt
3.Interview Questions:
What do you sell? And do you manufacture it?
How do you run your business?
How do you set up every Sunday morning?
What factors contribute to a high sales?
Is this a business from generations?
How do you deal with haggle on prices?
How do you win over clients?
Do you depend on this business?
What’s the most difficult part of selling in a market? Only selling one day a week?
What are some the regulations you go through for having this business in the market?
4.Shot List-
| Shot# | Shot | Description |
| 1 | FS | the entire location, the stations next to it |
| 2 | CU | the products (blacksmith tools) |
| 3 | MS | of the interviewee |
| 4 | MS | people buying |
| 5 | CU | Interviewee |
| 6 | MS | Station set-up |
| 7 | FS | their station |
| 8 | MS | End of the day, picking their station and putting everything back |
| 9 | MS | Market getting empty and dark |
| 10 | FS | The entire street alone and fading to black |
5.General Flow:
Beginning: FS of the street tracking down to the station of the business. VO introducing the place and the business
Middle: The interviewee explaining her business, the way it progresses throughout the entire day
End: People leaving the place and the business putting back their stuff and leaving the Street empty, just like it is in weekdays
6. Scripts:
Intro: “It’s a Sunday in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico, but unlike the other days of the week, it’s a great opportunity for Nancy Ramirez to sell blacksmith in the traditional market”
Closing: “And just like the beginning, the streets are empty again, Nancy has worked her business and wait for next Sunday to sell again”
7. Production Schedule- Dates for interviews/b-roll
Dec 2nd- Interview and B-ROLL
