Introduction & Shooting Pheasant Interest

[Sound & Colour]

Hello,

My name is Gabriel and I am interested in the world of game bird shooting. I hope I am following the rules here for this post as I am not here to sell or trade items, or offer any services. I joined primarily because I want to meet people in the shooting community.

I understand pheasant hunting is a British tradition which was most likely introduced by the Normans in the 11th century. Today, shooting game birds is an annual tradition which happens every autumn all across Britain. My production company Sound & Colour Films is currently working on a documentary which explores the culture of shooting. The aim of the film is to explore the ins and outs of this fascinating tradition and to give voice to the complex social and political arguments surrounding shooting within the community.

We are currently looking for participants who can chat about everything to do with shooting. This is a good opportunity to help educate the public about the sport, its importance to the community, and why it's a valued tradition. Any guidance or participation would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Gabriel
soundcolourfilms.com

 

[T.eddie]

Welcome from Essex

 

[old 30-06]

Welcome to the site from sunny Sittingbourne in Kent.

 

[Ajax]

Welcome from Norfolk

 

[Liveonce]

Welcome contact BASC regarding your film.

 

[Sound & Colour]

Thanks everyone for the welcomes!

Good idea with contacting BASC, I know they speak up about issues in the shooting community.

 

[T.eddie]

Thanks everyone for the welcomes!

Good idea with contacting BASC, I know they speak up about issues in the shooting community.

@Conor O'Gorman

 

[jall55]

Hello,

My name is Gabriel and I am interested in the world of game bird shooting. I hope I am following the rules here for this post as I am not here to sell or trade items, or offer any services. I joined primarily because I want to meet people in the shooting community.

I understand pheasant hunting is a British tradition which was most likely introduced by the Normans in the 11th century. Today, shooting game birds is an annual tradition which happens every autumn all across Britain. My production company Sound & Colour Films is currently working on a documentary which explores the culture of shooting. The aim of the film is to explore the ins and outs of this fascinating tradition and to give voice to the complex social and political arguments surrounding shooting within the community.

We are currently looking for participants who can chat about everything to do with shooting. This is a good opportunity to help educate the public about the sport, its importance to the community, and why it's a valued tradition. Any guidance or participation would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Gabriel
soundcolourfilms.com

Great idea
Please focus on what most of us love best - and thats not only the actual shooting but the conservation work - the work parties - the laugh - the craic - the community - the dogs - the way our hunting or shooting is turned into a dinner

 

[VSS]

Great idea
Please focus on what most of us love best - and thats not only the actual shooting but [................................................................................................................................] the way our hunting or shooting is turned into a dinner

Absolutely this

 

[Stalker1962]

Please focus on what most of us love best - and thats not only the actual shooting but the conservation work - the work parties - the laugh - the craic - the community - the dogs - the way our hunting or shooting is turned into a dinner

I do wonder who the Editor will be, and what their 'take' on such a program would be.

 

[Dave Lakes]

Hello,

My name is Gabriel and I am interested in the world of game bird shooting. I hope I am following the rules here for this post as I am not here to sell or trade items, or offer any services. I joined primarily because I want to meet people in the shooting community.

I understand pheasant hunting is a British tradition which was most likely introduced by the Normans in the 11th century. Today, shooting game birds is an annual tradition which happens every autumn all across Britain. My production company Sound & Colour Films is currently working on a documentary which explores the culture of shooting. The aim of the film is to explore the ins and outs of this fascinating tradition and to give voice to the complex social and political arguments surrounding shooting within the community.

We are currently looking for participants who can chat about everything to do with shooting. This is a good opportunity to help educate the public about the sport, its importance to the community, and why it's a valued tradition. Any guidance or participation would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Gabriel
soundcolourfilms.com

Hi Gabriel, do you mind if I ask who you are producing this film for? As you are a production company for hire, who is your client for this?

 

[bullet chucker]

Welcome to the site. The NGO would be a fine kick off.(National Game Keepers Organisation)

BC.

 

[McKenzie]

Welcome. Your website suggests that your main work is content creation for clients; it begs the question who is the client in this instance? I think you should stick to the shooting & conservation organisations that will be in a better position to answer a wider range of questions. The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust are particularly useful regarding the scientific background to the benefits of shooting. It could be quite a risk for an individual to speak to you.

 

[palmer_mike]

Don’t know why but I’m a little wary of this…….

 

[Sound & Colour]

Hi everyone,

Thank you all for your comments!

BASC, NGO, & GWCT are all great ideas. They will be great in getting sit down interviews to obtain professional opinions on shooting. That will be needed. But speaking with everyday shooters will also be crucial (although I understand the risk and hesitation).

Great idea
Please focus on what most of us love best - and thats not only the actual shooting but the conservation work - the work parties - the laugh - the craic - the community - the dogs - the way our hunting or shooting is turned into a dinner

Jall55, this will definitely be an important part of the film. However, there are already short videos out there on YouTube which cover shooting culture on the surface. We want to go deeper, into the culture, but also explore the more intricate problems shooters face ranging from anything like government legislation (i.e. think Welsh restrict game bird release proposal), RSPB pushback, to even the divide between large and small shoots (i.e. think class divides along with conservation practices, or lack of). Those are just a few ideas, but of course after talking to participants we will have a better understanding of what is most valued to shooters and therefore most important to talk about.

Hi Gabriel, do you mind if I ask who you are producing this film for? As you are a production company for hire, who is your client for this?

Sound & Colour mostly works in commercial video production. However, the company is slowly trying to get into documentary filmmaking. To get to the point, there is no client. I'm an emerging documentary filmmaker interested in wildlife and conservation and I've partnered up with Sound & Colour to produce this film which we will hopefully get on a network.

Thanks everyone,
Gabriel

 

[VSS]

Hi everyone,

Thank you all for your comments!

BASC, NGO, & GWCT are all great ideas. They will be great in getting sit down interviews to obtain professional opinions on shooting. That will be needed. But speaking with everyday shooters will also be crucial (although I understand the risk and hesitation).


Jall55, this will definitely be an important part of the film. However, there are already short videos out there on YouTube which cover shooting culture on the surface. We want to go deeper, into the culture, but also explore the more intricate problems shooters face ranging from anything like government legislation (i.e. think Welsh restrict game bird release proposal), RSPB pushback, to even the divide between large and small shoots (i.e. think class divides along with conservation practices, or lack of). Those are just a few ideas, but of course after talking to participants we will have a better understanding of what is most valued to shooters and therefore most important to talk about.


Sound & Colour mostly works in commercial video production. However, the company is slowly trying to get into documentary filmmaking. To get to the point, there is no client. I'm an emerging documentary filmmaker interested in wildlife and conservation and I've partnered up with Sound & Colour to produce this film which we will hopefully get on a network.

Thanks everyone,
Gabriel

I think it's really important that you get out there on some small DIY shoots, independently of BASC etc. I'm not saying don't work with BASC etc as well, but there's a risk that they'll just cart you off to Lord So-and-so's shoot, with everyone dressed up to the nines and speaking with plums in their mouths, which would be like a red rag to a bull to a significant portion of the viewing public.
You need balance, a bit of everything, in your documentary, not just the showcase shoots that the organisations fawn all over. BASC etc can sometimes be pretty wide of the mark when it comes to guaging public perception.

 

[roebuckboy]

Welcome

 

[MattW]

Welcome to the SD, lots of different ways to look at things BASC, NGO, CA, GWCT also Field Sports Britain another independent company that documents all field sports I am sure they will be happy to assist!
If not lots of content and connections on this platform.
Good luck

 

[Sound & Colour]

I think it's really important that you get out there on some small DIY shoots, independently of BASC etc. I'm not saying don't work with BASC etc as well, but there's a risk that they'll just cart you off to Lord So-and-so's shoot, with everyone dressed up to the nines and speaking with plums in their mouths, which would be like a red rag to a bull to a significant portion of the viewing public.
You need balance, a bit of everything, in your documentary, not just the showcase shoots that the organisations fawn all over. BASC etc can sometimes be pretty wide of the mark when it comes to guaging public perception.

Thanks VSS. We will most definitely prioritize balance. A bit of everything will make a well rounded story. Engaging in a holistic approach by giving representation to all the sides will hopefully give the film a higher level of authenticity and unbiased feel.

 

[User00043]

Welcome from Rutland

Paul