Featurette Planning

The plan for our featurette was for it to follow on from the viral ad; answering the questions posed in the first piece. The two/three minute film is to include at least two sit down interviews, and considering our first piece concentrated on the scores of music that had to be learned by Tim, it is vital really to include him as one of our interviewees.
After corresponding with Simon about filming opportunities, we are really keen for the possibility of shooting during one of the performances as part of the Haydn festival, which features Tim playing one of Beethoven's sonatas. We we were also given the opportunity to interview one of the stage crew responsible for moving the instruments, or the page turner who works with Tim.
However, we have had some difficulties arranging this with Simon, the main reason being that MITR does not own the Crucible theatre, the only operate within the building, therefore timing and availability is something of an issue. A further problem has also been raised due to the availability of the musicians, Tim in particular, as his schedule also is uncertain and unpredictable.

Update

We have received the following confirmation from Simon in regards to filming our featurette;

Hi Aidan Right, we have everything sorted I think. Tim is happy for you to come into the rehearsal on SUNDAY afternoon at 2pm, for the last 15 minutes of his rehearsal, which you can film, and then he is happy to answer questions immediately afterwards. Then there is the concert, and he would be happy for you to film his solo sonata, which he is playing in the second half of the concert, with Rachel the page turner. We will get you a fixed camera position on the first tier of seating for the concert itself. The page turner is also happy to be interviewed, either before or after the concert (tbc). Then at the end, you can film the piano being carefully wheeled back into its piano store behind the theatre, and also talk to my colleague Kathryn about how the piano is looked after and stored. I think and hope that gives you every element you need. I will be there too – please can you ensure you are at the Crucible Studio main doors (in the foyer) by 1.45pm on Sunday, and let me know via my mobile, below if this is going to be a problem. FYI, I am NOT going to ask the Theatre for permission for you film elsewhere in the building – foyers, etc – as it will open a can of worms, so I hope you can get what you need from the above Let me know if this causes any problems Simon

(Via Aidan Oldroyd)

The plan now is to film Tim's rehearsal before the concert, a long with his interview. We then intend to film his sonata during the concert, as well as interviewing Rachel, the page turner, after the show.