Synopsis
“BBQ'ing Britain” is the title of a cooking program as part of a university degree piece. It will be, for now, one episode a part of a fictional show. Due to the time restraints of the project brief, we can only make one episode. Each episode will be longer than 15 minutes, the purpose of which is to show that BBQ-ing can be easy and quick, but still produce amazing results. The show will follow a chef travelling around Britain, making dishes that represent the area he is in. It will focus on local traditions and how to use them in a 21st century life.
The episode
The location is outside, with a view of the entire Swansea bay, where you can see from Port Talbot all the way to Mumbles Pier. We will have two workbenches for the chef to work on, which will be filled with all the necessary equipment. In addition you'll see fresh spice plants and Welsh daffodils as decorations. After seeing the chef prepare the meal, all the way through explaining what he's doing, we will finish off with a group of "friends" enjoying the meal together on the nicely set table outside just behind the chefs work area.
This will be shot in the final week of April and beginning of May (29/04/13 – 05/05/13), because it would need to be a warm. It will be a five hour shoot, which includes setting it all up, rehearsing and shooting. To ensure we get great shots, we’ve enlisted the help of several classmates that have great experience in camera operating. The piece will be shot on four high end Canon DSLRs, to ensure that not a single angle is left out.
Why funding is needed?
The money raised will cover the filming, the equipment needed and the groceries. The costs will include:
· Paying the chef for participating
· Buying local produce from local butchers
· Buying two workbenches for the chef to work on
· To produce DVDs and Blu-Ray of the finished piece
· Travel expenses to and from location on shoot day
· Buying local Welsh daffodils to decorate the location
· To making sure that you that contribute get the finished piece and updates
· About 15% will go to get the contribution perks out to you
If the target of £290 is exceeded, the surplus fund will be donated to Discovery Charity, a local charity based at Swansea University that help to improve the local community.
The budget can be downloaded from HERE.
Why fund this?
By helping us reach our target we will be able to make a 15 minute film, which help promote healthy cooking. Teaching simple and healthy cooking skills is really important in todays Britain where obesity is rising rapidly.This episode could also lead to a full series, that will benefit many people. The piece will also be submitted to various competitions and festivals, which will showcase great contributors like yourself.
What else can you do?
We truly appreciate any contribution you can make, big or small. One way of doing that is sharing this with friends and family on social networks.
Also if you have any equipment that you think we made use, like workbenches, nice summer style plates or even a pot of daffodils, that will be much appreciated.
Please don’t forget the perks connected with this campaign. If you look to the right of your screen, you can see a number of perks you can have as a contributor.
The team
Director/Producer: Tom-Daniel Laugerud
After graduating from Akademiet College having studied Media and Communication, he moved to the UK to do a BA in film and television. From his time at Akademiet, had gained experience in TV production having worked on major sport events. Throughout his years in the UK he has worked on numerous projects also outside uni. Like being the producer and camera operator on Swansea Summerball, which featured artists like Pixi Lott, Tim Minchin and Rudemental. He has also worked as a camera operator on a documentary film which was exhibited in the Cardiff Story Museum (the old library). He believes that the key to any film is being organised in advanced, but at the same time rise to challenge of change and improvising on the spot.
Editor: Truls Telle
Having also moved over from Norway to do a BA degree in film and television, Truls has worked on a variety of shoots. From writing scripts for comedies and directing them to producing documentary flms. After having produced a documentary about a local butcher in South Wales, receiving high marks, he discovered his passion, editing. Since then he has worked on many films, making the magic happen. His high technical knowledge of the production process and camera features, allows him to master the art of editing.
Cinematographer: Johan Peter Kraugerud
Another Norwegian now residing in the UK, Johan attended the same college as the Producer. Having taken a special interest into lighting in college, he later developed this to a higher level in university. Having received a nomination in the Ffresh Festival in the category “Music Media” for his time-lapse music video, he showed his true talent as a cinematographer; composing stunning shots of Norway. With his technical knowledge of cameras, lenses and lighting, he ensures perfection in every shot.
Set designer: Lauran Belcher
Having studied art in college, Lauran moved on to doing a BA in film and television in university. In university she has a varied experience from several short films, working an art director and set designer. Outside university, she has worked on two feature films. On “Convinience” with Anthony Head and Verne Troyer in the lead roles; where she worked as standby props. And on “The Machine” with Toby Stephens and Sam Hazeldine is the lead roles; where she worked as the set dresser. Her attention to detail is great and she believes that the key to a beautiful set is colours and balance.
Photographer: Stian Raa
Stian is doing an Erasmus exchange from Volda University College in Swansea, as part of his BA in photography. Having worked on many live concerts covering top list Norwegian artists, he has gained valuable experience in the art of capturing the moment as one sees it. Being versatile and adaptable is something he believes to be important to a photographer. Working at the World Cup (skiing) in 2012 as an event photographer, his pictures were featured in publications and online having spent a day in a helicopter getting aerial shots of the cup. Currently some of his pictures are also featured in the Northern Rails 2012-2013 catalogue. In his short time here in Swansea, he has already worked on several film shoots taking production photos that have been used for promotion.
(In addition to these there will also be two more camera operator, working under the direction of the Director and Cinematographer.)
Through this blog and the TDL Media Facebook page, we will keep you up to date on the progress, making sure that your investment is well looked after.
Thank you so much for actually taking the time to consider this project. And thank you for your support.
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All ORIGINAL pieces of text, images, sketches, film clips or other media, automatically belongs to the copyright holder; Tom-Daniel Laugerud (unless otherwise stated).
The name "BBQ-ing Britain" and the alternative spelling "BBQ'ing Britain" in the sole property of Tom-Daniel Laugerud as of 2013.
