Boston-based filmmaker and activist Eric Prescott is raising money for a new film called “I’m Vegan”. Maybe you know Eric from the Boston Vegan Association or his blog, An Animal-Friendly Life.
In any case, the film sounds like a neat idea. This is how he describes it in his own words:
“I’m Vegan” is a series of short documentary profiles featuring vegans from all walks of life, produced with an eye toward addressing preconceived notions about vegans and veganism.
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The various profile subjects are followed by a camera as they go about their daily business, all of which is edited around the central narrative of an interview that provides the structure and the context to counter negative stereotypes of vegans and veganism, and to promote veganism by portraying it as healthy and positive.
To maximize variety and diversity, interviews will be conducted with vegans around the country to meet a goal of capturing a few dozen profiles. These profiles will stand alone on the internet, but the director and cinematographer will also capture “b roll” footage to add to a feature-length documentary that weaves all the profiles together as part of a road trip to meet vegans around the U.S. With contacts at PBS and other potential avenues for distribution, it makes sense to take the footage we have and try to reach a less web-focused audience as well.
I hope he can get the dough!
My friend Cindy will be delivering homemade vegan cookies by bike this Saturday to anyone who contributes $5 or more to sponsor her in her super-long 60+ mile bike ride fundraiser for Bikes Not Bombs.
