3.10 Meeting Minutes

We both have a list of tasks to complete as soon as possible.

Lauren:

• Get in touch with Bluewater. Get permission to film there and hopefully set up an interview regarding their ‘no hoodies’ policy.
• The origins of the word ‘chav’
• Research chavs in Maidstone
• Research ASDA’s ‘Whatever’ sweets
• Find archive footage

Jo:

• Get in contact with my friend who was turned away from Harrods in London
• Research the Harrods dress code policy
• Contact a local youth group to see if they’d like to contribute
• Research chavs in Chatham
• Get in contact with an expert about chav culture
• Research into Burberry and their relationship with chavs

We discussed a filming schedule, which is in the post below. As previously stated, this will no doubt be added to over time as we plan more sequences and GVs to film.

Concerns

Initially we were concerned about the structure of our documentary. We were worried that without a character to follow all the way through, the film wouldn’t be following a consistent thread. However, Helen explained to us how we could use a certain image, or music, as our thread.

Initial Structure Ideas

1. History of chav culture
2. A look into our interviewee’s past as part of the culture
3. Other people behind the word ‘chav’
4. Chatham regeneration project
5. Our interviewee’s life now in 2011

After the meeting, Lauren started seeking out clips for inspiration (which she has posted below) whilst I made contact with a local youth group and a ‘chav’ expert.

(x-posted to jo coulson's uca blog)