Roberto, who runs our course, has drawn our attention to this call for submissions:
http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/festival/audio_documentaries/?utm_source=MEL&utm_medium=233032
Although I have only a week and a half until the deadline, I have decided to try and make a short audio documentary and tie it in with my research into subjectivity and difference portrayed in/with the help of soundtrack.
I had already lined up a project with a friend who I have become close to relatively quickly. Our developing friendship has helped me look afresh at disadvantage and its effects in what can feel very much like a hostile world. We had already discussed the possibility of me interviewing him about some of the challenges that he faces.
So I am going to bring that forward and see what I can do to shape the recording with editing and soundtrack. If I don’t manage the deadline – which is more than possible! – this will still be a useful exercise for me.
Katharine Seaton 