Thursday, April 22, 2010

Code of Ethics


I Seek to:
•Represent my subjects with honesty and integrity. Make sure that my subject(s) have the ability to see a final cut before submitting.

•Make my documentary as truthful as possible and make sure that the events are not reenactments or fake.

•Make sure that throughout the production I have maintained all the appropriate credentials and have respected the rules and laws of the location where I am filming.

•Use music as appropriately as possible, never steal or use it without the appropriate measures. I will never claim ownership over music that is not mine.

•Use release forms for all subjects making sure that they know how their footage will be used. Make sure that all privacy regulations are met

•Uphold honesty thought my entire filming process. Making sure that everyone knows what and how and where I will film.

•I am making a documentary to tell a story and shed light on a topic I am passionate about. I will not let the integrity of the film be compromised by misleading my topic or subjects.

•I will acknowledge everyone involved in making my film possible and will give them the credit they deserve.

•Finally I will RESPECT all aspects of the film making process and do my best to make a documentary worthy of putting my name on.

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