THE 4PA STORY
(May come up with better title later)
A ten minute documentary that introduces the founder of 4PA, Joe DeScala, tells his story, explains what 4PA is all about, the impact it has had on the community, and goes over how to join the effort and contribute to the cause.
JESSE SEWARD
WRITING, FILMING, EDITING, INTERVIEWING
Statement
Port Angeles is a beautiful area. If we all pitch in and work together, we can ensure that it stays that way.
Background & Need
The Port Angeles local non-profit organization, 4PA, has been around for a bit now. Their goal: to clean up the trash and other items left behind in places where the unsheltered have set up camp. They also want to help these unsheltered individuals gain access to basic services and eventually housing to get them out of that situation in the first place. However, I believe a lot of residents of the area still might not be very familiar with what is how and how it operates. I truly believe it is a much needed asset to the local community and I can only hope that my documentary production can be used to inform, educate, and inspire others to volunteer and/or donate to the cause. Port Angeles needs this. This town has changed so much since I was a child. It’s time to make Port Angeles the clean and safe town we know it can be.
Approach, Form, & Style
This short documentary will be composed of a few different pieces and perspectives. First, we will hear Joe DeScala’s story. We will hear what inspired him to start this all in the first place. We will also hear from him about what all it entails and what it takes to keep this thing moving. Then we will hear from other board members, employees, and/or volunteers. I hope to be able to interview volunteers and donors and hear from them about how rewarding those things can be. Lastly, if I am able to find a willing subject, I would really like to hear from an individual that they have helped find housing and other services. A 4PA success story if you will. I’m hoping I could get their perspective as well. I hope that 4PA will be able to use my production to promote themselves and inspire others to join, volunteer, and/or donate to the cause.
Shooting Schedule
May 8-19, 2023
Concept, development, and writing
May 20-21, 2023
Filming in Port Angeles:
Interview with Joe DeScala
Interview with 1 other board member
Interview with employee
Interview with donor(s)
May 26, 2023
Rough Cuts
June 3-4, 2023
Filming in Port Angeles:
Interview with volunteer(s)
Film the cleanup process at job-site
June 5, 2023
Rough Cuts
June 5, 2023 – June 16, 2023
Editing
June 8, 2023
Submission of First Edit
June 11, 2023
Submission of Second Edit
June 16, 2023
Submission of Final Video
Budget
Hourly Rate…………………………………….$60
6 hours total filming…………………..…….$360
15 hours total editing……………………….$900
1 hour travel time…………………………….$60
4 hours concept & development………$240
Total hourly charges…………………………$1620
Miscellaneous Expenses
Lapel Mic and cord………………………..$15
Total Film Budget…………………….$1635
Audience, Marketing, & Distribution
Upon completion of the video, I plan to share it to my personal social media accounts and give a copy to 4PA so that they can distribute it in the manner they choose. I hope to create a product that they wish to post on their own social media accounts. I believe it will be a useful marketing tool for them.
Biography
Jesse Seward is a lifelong resident of the Port Angeles area. He has had a passion for video production and multimedia in general since he was in middle school. He is also a current student in Peninsula College’s Multimedia Communications Program. He works for the local company, Hermann Brothers Logging & Construction and handles all of their digital media products as well.
Miscellaneous
Release forms will be required for all individuals shown in the film.
PREPARED BY:
Jesse Seward
