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["A.D.Holt" <room501project@xxxx>]

ROOM 501 PROJECT: UPDATE

Dear members of the Delorean owners club,

The proposed film project `501' is now reaching the final month of pre-
production. As I am sure you can appreciate this is an extremely busy perio=
d 
for us, not least because of the vast amount of technical and logistical 
problems that arise when trying to schedule such a complex film shoot. For =

this reason it is necessary for us to confirm the attendance of those membe=
rs 
who wish to take part in our `BELFAST DMC CAR PLANT' sequence, as soon 
as possible. Obviously this is very much reliant on the availability of 
yourselves (and of course your cars!) on a specific day or day[s]? and des=
pite 
our desire to remain as flexible as possible, we are limited as a group by =

location and equipment restrictions.

At the present time we have two options available to us; firstly we can arr=
ange 
to shoot the sequence on SATURDAY 3rd MAY 2003 between the hours of 
9:00am (2 hour prep-time to begin shooting at 11:00am) till 2:00pm 
approximately. Alternatively we could apply the same working time-frame to =

SUNDAY 4th MAY 2003. Whether we shoot on the SATURDAY or the 
SUNDAY is entirely down to your availability and which ever is the easiest =
for 
the majority of you. It is worth noting that the following MONDAY 5th MAY 
2003 is in fact a BANK HOLIDAY; so for those of you who dread going to work=
 
on a Monday morning, it will mean you will get a very pleasant lie-in! ? wi=
th 
the added bonus of just having your cars feature in a short film; what coul=
d be 
better! Be that as it may, I will await your response in order to make an 
appropriate judgement regarding which day is best to shoot. 

There are also several other important points that should be noted. A membe=
r 
by the name of Phil Peters has recently contacted me regarding possible 
arrangements for the weekend we propose to film. Since Mr. Peters lives in =

the WOLVERHAMPTON area and is situated within a short distance of the 
intended shooting location of DUNSTAL HILL TRADING ESTATE, it makes 
perfect sense that some form of pre and / or post gathering of D.O.C member=
s 
and their cars could be arranged; adding to the ease and enjoyment of the 
weekend. I will be initiating contact with Mr. Peters shortly in order to d=
iscuss 
this proposal further, however in the mean time please either forward you 
comments regarding this idea to myself or Mr. Phil Peters directly. 

It is our belief that filming should only take one day to complete, however=
if 
you would prefer to extend this gathering into a longer event, we have 
absolutely NO objections ? we want you to get as much out of this weekend 
as we do! Therefore if you can make suitable independent arrangements 
(including accommodation etc.) then it will be possible for us to allow you=
all 
to have additional access to the private trading estate on either the 
SATURDAY or the SUNDAY, before or after the shooting day. In this way one 
day will be a gathering of cars for filming, the next will be for whatever =
you like 
(within reason!) or vice versa.

I would be extremely grateful if those of you who are interested in taking =
part, 
could PLEASE EMAIL ME outlining their personal availability. Of course if y=
ou 
are available for the entire weekend then please include this information, =
as it 
will still assist in our decision regarding which day to shoot. Once a deci=
sion 
has been made everyone will be informed via a 501 PROJECT UPDATE. I 
look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Mr. A.D.Holt [Director]
Mr. B.L.Hopkins [Producer]

Please contact us via email on:

room501project@xxxx

For your information I have included a copy of previous formal request lett=
er 
posted onto the D.O.C web group. It helps outline in much more detail our 
intentions for the shoot and what we specifically require from yourselves. =
If 
you require more information or would like to see a copy of the latest scri=
pt, 
production pack and / or group CV's, then please contact me and I will emai=
l a 
copy to you. Thank-you for your continued help and support.

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ROOM 501 PROJECT: PREVIOUS FORMAL REQUEST 

Dear members of the Delorean owners club,

This is a notice regarding the proposed film project ROOM 501. For those of=
 
you who do not know who I am, my name is Ben Hopkins and I am the 
producer for the upcoming film for the Surrey Institute of Art & Design. Th=
e film 
is a graduate production and represents the sum total of three years traini=
ng 
by industry professionals. Pre-production plans for the production are goin=
g 
extremely well and some fantastic locations have been secured. I am writing=
 
to you specifically regarding an opportunity for you to have your cars film=
ed in 
this production. The required shoot date is set to be either SATURDAY 3rd 
MAY 2003 or SUNDAY 4th MAY 2003; depending on your availability. The 
venue will be Dunstal Hill Trading estate in Wolverhampton.

I have conducted a presentation to some members of your group at a 
members meeting in Bath courtesy of the invitation and hospitality of Steph=
en 
Strelczak. The proposal was met with great enthusiasm and it gave me a clea=
r 
idea of the benefits that this opportunity can provide for your organisatio=
n and 
ourselves. I propose that the event can act as one of your organisations 
collective meetings. I have organised access to two warehousing units on th=
e 
same trading estate. The first will be allocated for the recreation of the =
Belfast 
D.M.C. car plant. The second will be reserved for yourselves in order for y=
ou 
to conduct your meet. Light refreshments such as tea, coffee, sandwiches an=
d 
other light snacks will be provided. For those of you with a more hearty 
appetite there is a McDonalds restaurant a few hundreds yards from the 
estate and the city centre is only a quarter of a mile away. I have also 
organised for a cameraman to be available with a digital video camera. This=
 
camera operator will be specifically reserved for the filming of your cars =
to 
provide a short, edited film to act as a souvenir of your day and to promot=
e 
your cars.

It is hoped that this day will be enjoyable for all those involved but ther=
e are 
serious intentions concerning the objectives that we must fulfil in order f=
or the 
film to be a success. Our group will arrive in Wolverhampton on FRIDAY 2nd =

MAY 2003. We will be setting up the scene that evening and early 
SATURDAY / SUNDAY morning. If we are to succeed in accomplishing our 
shooting schedule for that day we request that those wishing to partake arr=
ive 
at the location at 9:00am If we can start promptly with your vehicles in pl=
ace, 
shooting can commence by 11:00am and carry on until 14:00pm. This will 
then allow you to take advantage of the second warehouses facilities for 
storing your vehicles and doing whatever you wish with the remainder of the=
 
day (of course the second warehouse will be open for shelter and 
refreshments for the entire duration). The trading estate will be almost to=
tally 
empty during our visit providing a lot of space to drive around. It is also=
cut off 
from other traffic and pedestrians, which should allow for an uninterrupted=
day 
for all.

This request is a genuine call for help. We understand that the distances 
travelled for some may be considerable but I would hope that the experience=
 
will be in return worth the investment of your time and effort. The budget =
that 
we have is derived from the incomes supplied by part time jobs. We have 
saved a considerable amount compared to the budgets of our peers because 
we believe that the sacrifice is worth the potential gains. This film is th=
e last 
opportunity for us to take advantage of the reputation of the Surrey Instit=
ute of 
Art & Design. While still within this institution we can get huge discounts=
on 
professional film, sound, lighting and editing equipment. We can also use t=
he 
institute's contacts with casting agencies to obtain a professional cast of=
 
actors. Once outside of the university we will be required to pay industry =
rates, 
which is totally unrealistic considering our personal incomes.

If the film is a success it can be released on the national festival circui=
t and 
this may develop enough interest for the project to be developed further in=
to 
feature film proposal. This film therefore acts as a `double whammy'. First=
ly it 
acts as a self-contained drama documentary and short film. Secondly it 
represents a pilot trailer for a potentially bigger project to be developed=
 
professionally. Both these things can help bring the story of John Delorean=
to 
a bigger audience and create positive publicity.

If there is a concern that the day may not provide enough private time for =
your 
group I can organise the access to the warehouses to be extended until the =

Sunday. That would require those whom wished to stay, spending the night in=
 
the Midlands under their own steam. I am from the area myself and could off=
er 
advice on affordable accommodations.

Thank you for spending the time considering this proposal. Contact numbers =

can be found at the top of this letter and may be used to direct any concer=
ns 
that you may have directly to us. Please continue to check your mail for 
updates regarding the projects development. 

For those who are definitely interested please email or call A.S.A.P. The m=
ore 
time I have to organise, the better I can make the event for all.

Kind Regards,

Benjamin Hopkins [Producer]
Andrew Holt [Director]

Please email us on: 

room501project@xxxx