RE: 501 PROJECT: UPDATE

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham1@xxxx>]

I'd prefer the Sunday for filming,

Chris Parnham

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Subject: Re: 501 PROJECT: UPDATE

Hi All

I personally propose that we do the filming on the Sunday, but use the
Saturday as a day for making the journey up to Wolverhampton, enjoying
the driving space of the industrial estate, and preparing for a night of
fun and frolics on the Sat evening. I have a good mate in Wolverhampton
also and hopefully can provide floor space for several people (we had a
real laugh at his during the NEC last year).

The focus of the event is obviously the filming and although the
intention is to have finished by 2pm (meaning a mere 3 hours of filming)
I can only say good luck! If there's one thing I've learnt it's that
filming, especially where complex "props" have to be relied apon,
schedules very quickly leave the building by the nearest exit...

So, who's for a show of hands for making the Sunday for filming, but
Saturday for all of us getting together?

(please "reply to all" on this mail)

Martin

501 Project wrote:

> 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 period 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 members 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 despite 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 arrange 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! - with the added bonus of just having your cars
> feature in a short film; what could 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
> member 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 members 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 discuss 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 you are available for the entire weekend
> then please also include this information, as it will still assist in
> our decision regarding which day to shoot. Once a decision 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 the previous formal
> request letter 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 script, production pack and / or group
> CV's, then please contact me and I will email 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. The film is a graduate production and represents the sum total
> of three years training by industry professionals. Pre-production
> plans for the production are going extremely well and some fantastic
> locations have been secured. I am writing to you specifically
> regarding an opportunity for you to have your cars filmed 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
> Stephen Strelczak. The proposal was met with great enthusiasm and it
> gave me a clear idea of the benefits that this opportunity can provide
> for your organisation 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 the 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 you to conduct
> your meet. Light refreshments such as tea, coffee, sandwiches and
> 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 promote your cars.
>
> It is hoped that this day will be enjoyable for all those involved but
> there are serious intentions concerning the objectives that we must
> fulfil in order for 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 arrive at the location at 9:00am If we can
> start promptly with your vehicles in place, 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 totally
> 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 the last opportunity for us to take
> advantage of the reputation of the Surrey Institute 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 the instituteís 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
> circuit 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'. Firstly 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 offer 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 concerns 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 more 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
>
>
>
>
>
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