Question:number9

Treatment:

Working title: AlieNation

Length: 30-40 Minutes

Style: Participatory, Decisive Moment

Summary:

Documentary which follows Andy Ryder as he investigates the alien phenomenon and specifically why people choose to pursue Ufology.

The Storyline:

Ryder goes in search of UFO enthusiasts and continually develops his understanding of UFO culture. Ryder’s point of view is that UFOs exist. Ryder claims to have had a UFO experience at a younger age. Ryder’s opinion is continually examined throughout the documentary. Ryder’s point of view could potentially develop as a result of engaging in different experiences. Different points of view could also broaden Ryder’s point of view.

Characters:

A large number of characters have been contacted to participate in the documentary. A large number of participants will ultimately enable a deeply informative , balanced documentary. New characters could potentially be added to the list as and when ideas develop.

Andy Ryder: Participating presenter

UFO group leader in West Midlands:

·        Informative source of UFO information

·        Holds enthusiast lectures

Adrian Hicks:

·        Councillor for Winchester

·        UFO witness

·        His thoughts and opinions

·        Explains where to look for UFOs

UFO group leader in the South:

·        Informative source of UFO information

UFO specialist / lecturer:

·        Crop circle expert

·        Writer

·        Researcher

·        Lecturer

American ranch owner:

·        Proposed conference call

Abductees:

·        People who claim to have had firsthand experience of alien abduction.

Psychologist:

·        A sceptic’s view on the subject of UFO sightings

Religious Group Participants:

·        Offer an insight into the religious take on UFO culture

Why This Story?

To inform an audience who is not exposed to details of the subject via mainstream media. Ryder claims to have had a UFO experience himself. Mainstream media portrays UFO’s as fantasy characters. The Documentary portrays the points of view of believers and sceptics. The documentary is balanced.

Audience Satisfaction:

A deep understanding of UFO culture and reasoning for UFO enthusiasts devotion to the subject.

 

Added by Alec Smith (17/02/10)

 

 

 

Structure:

Working Title: AlieNation

Recurring  voice over throughout documentary.

Interviewees will recur throughout the documentary on the relevant subjects.

Section Title and Section Duration:

Introduction:

Stock footage: Voice over outlining the documentary including an explanation of:

·        Fakes

·        Cults

·        Religion

·        Media Representation

·        Sceptics

·        Introduce Andy

 (3-4 Minutes)

 

ANDY’S THOUGHTS (including fillers) (Green screen USP) 

(1 Minute)

1st Stop: Adrian Hicks: Explain his story (starting locally). Intercut with interview with Hicks – The relevant questions.

End on Hicks explaining where to look for UFOs in Winchester.

(5 Minutes)

Section on looking for UFOs in Winchester (1st attempt)

(Come to conclusion that there needs to be more input from another source on what to look for).

(20-30 secs)

Birmingham Enthusiasts Leader. Individual outlook – experiences – What is the aim of the group? What happens outside the lectures? (Outline the group).

(1 Minute)

Psychologist section – the sceptic’s point of view on UFO sightings.

(1 Minute)

ANDY’S THOUGHTS (include fillers) (Green Screen USP)

(1 Minute)

On the way to the lecture on crop circles (on the coach)

One or two points from the lecture

Points of view from people who believe that crop circles are created by aliens

Section on people who make crop circles

Andy leaving the lecture – could do his thoughts on the lecture on the way home (on coach or at house)

(4-5 Minutes)

Crop Circle group – gathering further information on crop circles.

(3 Minutes)

ANDY’S THOUGHTS  (include fillers) (Green screen USP)

(1 Minute)

Conference call

(1 Minute)

Media Representation – glasses advert?

(2 Minutes)

Abductees – their insight into their experiences

(2 Minutes)

UFO religious group – their views.

(3 Minutes)

ANDY’S FINAL THOUGHTS AND CONCLUSION (Including fillers) (Green Screen USP)

(1 Minute)

 

Total Time: 30 mins

 

Added by Alec Smith (17/02/10)

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