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Date Posted: 06:11:49 02/28/05 Mon
Author: Katie
Author Host/IP: user-12lceem.cable.mindspring.com / 69.86.57.214
Subject: UK Music Documentary -- a call to arms!

Hi there.

My name is Katie Camosy, and I'm posting this on a few forums, as I'm looking for people to work with on a new project. You might have come across this earlier, as I've mentioned it at a few different places, such as the babyshambles.com forum.

So here's a little introduction to both and the project and me:

I'm an American filmmaker living in New York City. For the past few years I've been particularly drawn to the new British music coming out, as well as the sort of subculture brewing up around it. Like all fans of good rock music, I've been enjoying the resurgance felt both in America and the UK lately... whether the music itself is better, or
the better music is getting noticed, or if it's simply a matter of people getting excited about this kind of music again, it's clear that something is different... and the energy in the air is rather infectious.

Several aspects of the current British music scene have really stood out to me: The wall between "rock star" and "fan" beginning to break down. The various ways the Internet is so effectively used to get new bands exposed -- by sharing music and promoting gigs. The common links between contemporary British bands (and whether there really are any). Fans actually being such an integral part of the "scene," which has lead to a community of artists (musicians, writers, photographers, DJs, poets). and more...

I've been so taken with what's happening over there, I've decided to quit my video editing dayjob and move to London to shoot a documentary throughout the UK on all of this. It'll be taking the perspective of an outsider (American) who is exploring this culture to understand what it is, to communicate what seems to be working so that it might catch on elsewhere, and to create a sort of living document of this period in music. I'll be staying at least six months to capture as much as possible of the entire community, with the culmination of the documentary at the various 2005 Summer music festivals.

To stay completely independent I've taken out a loan and started the production company Permanent Revolution Productions (coming soon: www.permanentrevolution.org for updates). The response so far has been unbelievable... at first mostly from other people like me: in their 20s, skilled, but working at dull jobs that underuse them day after day. There's a lot of us. And the number of people has only grown since then.

So. The documentary focuses on both the bands and fans as equal members of this great, messy subculture. But it might also be helpful for me to explain what this document is *not* so that you get to know me a little better.

#1 This will NOT be a documentary made by some assembly-line director fifteen years from now. That's not to say there's anything wrong with those kinds of films, as they're informative and able to lay out themes neatly. But this will be of a different variety. This film will bring its viewers much closer to what 2005 London feels like: there will be a lot more filming at live shows than usual, and the doc is itself being shot as this history unfolds. Whether the magazine headlines are correct and "2005 is the Year British Music Takes over the World," or if it self-destructs, or if it transforms into something else entirely, we are creating a record of this very important year.

#2 There was another documentary-maker in the music headlines recently. I don't know these people's exact situation as I wasn't there, but I feel like this issue now needs to be addressed. I want the documentary to communicate to others what so inspired me about this music. Excluding the negative aspects is a disservice to that goal. But I find the idea of posing as one thing to obtain damaging footage for profit nauseating. I won't spend a dime of my own money at a Starbucks or Wal-Mart because of who they are, and likewise I certainly have no interest in making deals with tabloids. And I'll sign my name on that promise. Even in blood a la Factory Records if
necessary. :)
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Ok then, whey am I explaining all of this to you? Well this project can't (and shouldn't) be done just by one person, so I'm looking for anyone who wishes to be involved with the documentary in one or more capacities. Unfortunately, there's no money for any of us yet, so enthusiasm is key. Please let me know if you might want to: be interviewed on camera (both those who agree and disagree with my views of course), give me a couch or bit of floor to sleep on (I'll send you some major karma!), take me to see your new favourite band play, work on the crew of the film, help me make the website nice, give me a tour of your city/town when I'm there, or even just grab a
pint and chat about music.

So please drop me an email with your contact info if you want to get on board now (and even if we've already been in contact too please). My email is: kcamosy@gmail.com

I arrive in London this Thursday, March 3. I'll be traveling all around the UK though, so if you're outside of London still write me, and I can give you my schedule as it's finalized.

Thanks for those who read through all of this... I'm sure to see you soon!


Katie Camosy
kcamosy@gmail.com
Permanent Revolution Productions

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