2. Initial Idea
• Ignorance on mental health and what we really know
about it
• Mixture of voice over and presenter
• Between 2-3 interviews
• Time lapse of busy high street/area
• Over the shoulder shots and mid shots
• Topics: Eating Disorders, Bipolar, Depression,
Borderline Personality Disorder, Stigma and
educational pressures
• Statistical research
3. Locations
• Busy high street
• Individuals homes (bedroom, sitting room,
dining room)
• Scenery shots and people walking for time
lapse
4. Props and Times
• Camera equipment
• Microphone
• Room setting (cushions, bed etc)
• During the day
• Darkness
• Mid day or early morning (Interviews)
5. Production & Weaknesses
• Filming time limited 2-3 weeks
• Video Cameras and Editing Software
• Getting the permission to film people
• Filming in public areas
• The weather
• Reliability of Interviewee’s
6. Audience Feedback
What aspects of mental illness needs to be explored?
Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Depression, Stigma and
schizophrenia.
What platforms would you usually watch documentaries on?
TV, Netflix, Internet or YouTube.
