Originally Posted by David Moon (Post 1094300)

I've been seriously kicking around the idea of doing a documentary about The Villages, its people, its history and success. First things first, in no means is it a expose or an attempt to dig up or uncover dirt.

The film's direction will be focused on interviews of Villagers and exploring the various lifestyles in The Villages. I'll probably cover politics in brief (because that's always a fun subject.) Also, dissect various subgroups who live here, like adult children who live with their parents, caregivers, the oldtimers and workers. I'll probably end on what's in the future for retirees, and if The Villages mojo will remain sustainable or evolve for your kids and grandkids.

It'll take at least 50 one-on-one interviews, 14+ months and about $25,000, which would need to be crowdfunded through a site like Kickstarter or Indiegogo. My hope would be to have it premiered here, and possibly do a few film festivals.

My background is mostly marketing and online video learning. I'm also an amatuer historian, so I'm skilled in research and putting stuff together.

Originally Posted by David Moon (Post 1094522)

I'll seek out whatever permissions or permits as necessary. It's like, I cannot just walk into the sales center and begin filming.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1095869)

What I actually meant was, do you need permission to film in public spaces, like the squares?

If people can film the police doing their job, why couldn't you film outside?

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1095869)

What I actually meant was, do you need permission to film in public spaces, like the squares?

If people can film the police doing their job, why couldn't you film outside?

Originally Posted by njbchbum (Post 1095917)

My guess - if you are filming your home movies with which to entertain/bore friends and family - no problem...but to produce a film for any commercial/historical purpose from which money would/could be derived just might be a problem for those who own/manage any 'public' area.

Originally Posted by David Moon (Post 1095951)

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Usage of the film has a little something to do with it too. This would not be a for profit production, and would be made available online for free. snipped

Originally Posted by The Chipster (Post 1095957)

I love your idea. Watch out for exposing the hate politics in The Villages. You will make lots of enemies.

Originally Posted by njbchbum (Post 1095956)

That would be your intent, David. But what happens when someone takes a copy from the internet and dupes copies for sale; or the people they gave it to as a gift dupe it and sell it? Hoping you have good encryption! :)

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1096001)

There is something about a documentary done by a person younger than ourselves for profit that does make me feel like an " old timer" which is in fact the very words he used. Not sensitive or diplomatic and certainly of no interest to me.

Originally Posted by obxgal (Post 1095995)

The Daily Sun runs articles on Villagers, where they're from, what they've done, on a regular basis. I've read stories about holocaust victims, WWII vets, Villagers falling in love and just about any other subject you'd want to read up.

Personally I wouldn't want "my story" on the internet for all to see.

Originally Posted by virgind (Post 1095967)

Personally I think it should be left alone. Almost scammy to me. (Scammy new word)