A Bold Idea...

[Chris Corrigan]

David:

Something you just said about OST as an ancient process resonates very
deeply with me.  A quote from a Stl'atl'mx Elder who attended an Open
Space I did kind of sums it all up for me:

"This is the first many of our people have met like their ancestors
did."

Come to Vancouver, and we'll explore using Open Space here in the
Aboriginal community and with the First Nations around BC that I have
worked with.

What a great idea.

All the best,

Chris

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CHRIS CORRIGAN
Consultation - Facilitation
Open Space Technology

Bowen Island, BC, Canada
http://www.chriscorrigan.com
chris at chriscorrigan.com
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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of David
Smith
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 7:02 PM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: A Bold Idea...

Dear Open Space Community
Since videoing the OSonOSinOZ last November I have evolved a bold idea
which, with encouragement from many people, I now have the confidence to
present to you.

My Plan
I would like to make a round-the-world film trip, videoing the wide
diversity of ways in which Open Space is used around the planet. This
will result in several 'products':

1. a video or videos designed to be useful to OS practitioners in
illustrating how OS works in practice in diverse situations (this may
also form the basis of an interactive CD-ROM)

2. a television documentary or series to be sold to networks/cable TV in
regions around the world

Why do this?
I believe Open Space, a modern incarnation of an ancient process, is
intriguing and important, at many levels.
I believe many people who could benefit from OS have never heard of it.
I now understand OS is being used in a very wide range of situations
around the planet, from small focused groups right through to very large
corporations.
I believe the full potential of OS has yet to be realised.
I believe my videos may help.
I believe this would be a fantastic resource for OS itself, plus a
fascinating glimpse of a positive organisation in action.

How will I fund this?
The major production costs will include air and surface travel,
accommodation and post-production. I have my own camera and digital edit
suite, so most post-production costs will be for my time. Colour grading
and online editing using high-end equipment may be necessary for
broadcast and this will be a significant cost, depending on how many
program/s are to be produced.

I will shortly apply for a Churchill fellowship which would certainly
help defray the travel costs. The deadline for submission is Feb 28 and
they need a detailed itinerary as part of the application, which is why
I need to move fast.

I will also seek funds from the Royal Society for the Arts, of which I
am a Fellow. Obviously neither of these funding sources is guaranteed,
therefore...

What I need
I need two things:

1. an indication from people that they would like themselves and their
work included. Obviously I can't go 'everywhere', but in typical OS
fashion, this list will distill down to become my itinerary.

2. a commitment of some funds from any who care to - and are in a
position to - contribute.

For example, if 100 people contributed US$200 each, this would pretty
much guarantee success. This investment should be seen as an investment
in OS itself, and I guarantee to produce a professional-quality video
for your own use.

(I mentioned this as a possible strategy to Fr Brian Bainbridge in
Melbourne and to Peggy Holman in Seattle. Peggy recommended it Anne
Stadler in Seattle and - to my astonishment and delight - each responded
immediately with a commitment of US$200 each to get things rolling!
They also, along with Michael Pannwitz in Berlin, committed assistance
with some travel and accommodation in their respective cities. What an
amazing group of people!)

Why me?
Obviously I won't clog up OSLIST with a CV etc, but if anyone would like
more information about my credentials as a film maker I would be happy
to supply them to you individually.

In essence I have worked hard over the years to develop a filming style
that allows me to work alone, with no other crew, no big lighting rigs,
no rehearsals, no "take two"s, just good ole cinema verite style
doco-making. You will be able to sample my wares when the CD-ROM of
OSonOSinOZ is released (very soon now...).

I established my company, imaginACTION, in 1988 as a company devoted to
taking imaginative ideas and making them happen.


I look forward very much to hearing from those of you who may be in a
position to help the Bold Idea happen.

Best regards, and special thanks to those who have offered support so
far!

David
Dr David Smith
BSc(Hons) PhD FRSA
Director, imaginACTION pty ltd
bringing ideas to life... & life to ideas

t / f +613 9857 8688
m 0411 444 048
imaginac at bigpond.net.au
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