Rovertech the Film ......anyone?

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:45 pm

Hi everyone, after speaking with Grant about my idea, I thought it prudent to post to the Rovertech community to gauge interest about the possibility of making a documentary film- about you guessed it Rovertech!

I am an independent documentary film maker. My background is directing, making films and producing theatre. I run an independent film making business.

After getting some help from this very forum about my car, I was very impressed to see a thriving community of people with the same interests - helping each other out - and meeting up to show off their cars and skills to each other. Also by far Rovertech.net seems to be the most inspiring forum too read and take part in.

I think that in making a documentary about the Rovertech community it will give people a true insight into one way that makes Britain great.

What would be involved in the main would be interviews, people working on their cars, family views so on, meeting up with members, Rovertech - possibly how it was started, opinions of each others cars, friendly rivalry etc to build up a view of the community. Also following national events too, maybe culminating in a santa pod style shoot out the end, the options are vast!

The main focus is to follow the lives of a number of people as they pursue their happiness
This in turn gives the viewer an insight into peopleâ€™s lives.

Hope this sounds appealing to you as I think it could be really good and will be a different style of film - real people with real lives. Makes a change from celeb/reality tv!
Please post with your ideas and suggestions and I will be happy to consider them in the film (if there is enough interest!)

Who knows someone could become a star!

Regards
Anthony (ti) Whitfield

PS I was at Combe last Saturday and got a little bit of footage of some you guys, I will edit it and make it available if thereâ€™s a want for it.

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:49 pm

I would DEFINITELY be up for this.

If you need extra hands, I have professional video camera and sound experience and would certainly love to made a film about Rovertech and the marque

Post by **Fordimus Prime** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:51 pm

You need a cameraman? im a freelance steadicam operator.

Think a documentary would be brilliant idea. Had thought about something similar a while back, but wouldnt have the time to organise it myself. But if you need a cameraman or a hand doing anything, id like to help

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:08 pm

Leo and Fordimus, if it pans out then i would love help. I think it couldn't be better to have the crew made up of rovertechies

Mynheers_a_pint · Post by **Mynheers_a_pint** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:12 pm

oooo fun fun. I'll use my infinate dramatique skills to portray various characters...

Speedy · Post by **Speedy** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:51 pm

I'll play the village idiot

Anthonyti · Post by **Anthonyti** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:55 pm

so for a start i am looking for 'characters' who want to be filmed at meets/ gatherings, and I know there certainly are some characters on here

and people with performance rovers, people doing projects, people who love their cars,i will pm people who i would like to be in it but if anyone fancies a leading role don't be shy

pm me if you are .... (shy that is), any filming carried out will need to signed by the respective persons for release so don't worry if you don't want it in the final production it's always down to you

Anthony

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:56 pm

Im up for that as the forums rezident post whore

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:03 pm

My project has just finished, had you suggested this about 3 weeks ago you could have had LOADS of footage of the reassmbly process!

Not to worry, there will be more I'm sure.

Looking forward to this, it could be quite something

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:07 pm

if you pay for this vitty i want you can film me working on that lol

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:08 pm

That sounds like a great idea mate,would defo be up for it,wouldnt mind being in it aswell,will be cool just to show how big rover is and not just the pipe and slippers as we get labeled

xr4x4 · Post by **xr4x4** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:12 pm

a great idea..

as you said, there are a few characters on and off off here..

im sure everyone would like to get their face on camera, so im sure you wont find a problem finding people to help out.

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:19 pm

just realised if you put me on there i will need the ubiquitous black rectangle across my eyes lol

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:21 pm

Will we need to use the voice of an actor as well, like in the old days of Gerry Adams

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:23 pm

as long as it is martin clunes or gary linaker i aint bovvered

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:24 pm

What about Brian Sewell?

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:25 pm

eeeerm

NO

lol

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:36 pm

Leo wrote:Will we need to use the voice of an actor as well, like in the old days of Gerry Adams

rich820coupe · Post by **rich820coupe** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:36 pm

lmao if you need a character that throw big girly strops when things dont go right and launch tools across the garden look no further

oh and i have a habbit of talking to my car at times lolol

bjrespect · Post by **bjrespect** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:43 am

top idea

radddogg · Post by **radddogg** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:07 am

I'll be Tornado Man

smile · Post by **smile** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:48 am

Superb Idea!

... if I can be of any help...

fluke · Post by **fluke** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:04 am

Mynheers_a_pint wrote:oooo fun fun. I'll use my infinate dramatique skills to portray various characters...

You old queen

Does sound like a good idea.

Grant620 · Post by **Grant620** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:39 pm

Just to add - I discussed this at length with Anthony on Saturday.
To clear a few things up that may be going round in your heads:
-There is no chance the film is being made with highlights on the antisocial behaviour (if there is any). It is designed to promote a sense of community.
-Anybody not wishing to be included but who is present at filming will not be included - everybody would have to sign release forms.
-There will be no financial renumeration to anybody for this film, if it were to go big.
-A few people will get chance to preview and approve it before it goes to any tv company. (this made my mind up, as this prevents it from being chav-bashing programme).

daz500 · Post by **daz500** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:52 pm

sounds like an interesting project

Squaddiemodo · Post by **Squaddiemodo** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:16 pm

im still up for it, no probs here with any of those points grant

Tom™ · Post by **Tom™** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:20 pm

if the film were to go big, who would get the money..

is there a relief fund for the ex mg rover factory workers?

anyway... i'm available.. me and my modified car.. lol, i should do some promotional head shots.. lol

rnash2002 · Post by **rnash2002** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:24 pm

Tomâ„¢ wrote:if the film were to go big, who would get the money..

is there a relief fund for the ex mg rover factory workers?

anyway... i'm available.. me and my modified car.. lol, i should do some promotional head shots.. lol

I think the money should go to running the forum

Tom™ · Post by **Tom™** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:29 pm

yes... but that only costs a maximum of Â£15 a month

Grant620 · Post by **Grant620** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:31 pm

Tomâ„¢ wrote:yes... but that only costs a maximum of Â£15 a month

LOL.
In my dreams.
Wherever do you get your info from Tom.
do you have any idea of the size of the Database or bandwidth?

al_roverMG · Post by **al_roverMG** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:39 pm

This sounds like a fantastic idea but would us ex rover owners still be welcome on the video???

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:39 pm

Sounds great Grant & Anthony

On a personal level I couldn't give a rats about the money. It'd be great if it went back into Rovertech though, to develop it further. There's a lot of potential here, both on the site itself and the knowledge of the people who use it.

Raistlin · Post by **Raistlin** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:06 pm

Grant620 wrote:(this made my mind up, as this prevents it from being chav-bashing programme).

What's wrong with that

I have to treat them as though they are almost human when in court so a little "chav-bashing" make a welcome diversion.

Sorry Grant - I know you are trying to be serious

fluke · Post by **fluke** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:29 pm

Grant620 wrote:
Tomâ„¢ wrote:yes... but that only costs a maximum of Â£15 a month
LOL.
In my dreams.
Wherever do you get your info from Tom.
do you have any idea of the size of the Database or bandwidth?

From his big head that he will need a very wide angle camera, for the aforementioned head shots

:D

Tom™ · Post by **Tom™** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:51 pm

Grant620 wrote:
Tomâ„¢ wrote:yes... but that only costs a maximum of Â£15 a month
LOL.
In my dreams.
Wherever do you get your info from Tom.
do you have any idea of the size of the Database or bandwidth?

you said 25gb a month on bandiwdth, can't take up more than.. erm.. 1gb of hdd space, but i dont know much about how much space a database takes up, but still, Â£15 a month should be more than enough

www.totalchoicehosting.com

infact look here

and as of may 1st, all their accounts will offer greater bandwidth and hdd space than show there.. for no extra cost

fluke wrote:From his big head...