Call for entries! AJINTOS Film Project

I want to collect people's wisdom -

and show it to the world!

Truth is in the people. I used to look at books. And  … I went to study groups to learn about a specific subject but I actually found that the most profound wisdom always came from what people said, from their own opinion and, yeah, that every person has wisdom inside them. And I want to bring this out. I want to collect people's wisdom - and show it to the world.

To this end I have prepared 11 question that everyone can answer because all I am asking is your opinion. The answers will be audio and/or video-taped and once I have got enough answers I will compile them and put them into a film. How much you participate is entirely up to you. You can just answer one question or all of them. Your answers can just be audio taped or they can be video-taped. You can give short or long answers. Your choice.

Who am I?

I am a recent Fine Art graduate from the University of East London and my final piece in my degree show was a meditative film in an immersive space. I am now planning my next film project and I am asking for volunteers to participate.

Who can participate?

Everyone can. Every participation is very much appreciated.

Will you get paid?

No. Unfortunately I won't be able to pay you. But this is your chance to have a say!

Is there a deadline?

There is no fixed deadline. But I would ideally like to finish filming early 2016. So, there is still plenty of time.

What if there is a questions you don't want to answer?

You don't have to answer every question. Your level of participation is entirely up to you. Even if you just give me the answer to one question, that would be great.

Will everything you say make it into the film?

No, sorry. That is not possible. Because it all depends on what everyone says and how the answers of individual people fit together. I will try to look for a golden thread running through everyone's answers and will edit the film accordingly.

What are the questions?

1. How do you feel at this moment?
2. What is the most uplifting moment you have ever had?
3. What was the most transforming experience in your life?
4. What matters most to you?
5. What is sacred to you?
6. What is happiness?
7. What is life all about?
8. What makes you feel alive?
9. What happens when we die?
10. Where can you find truth?
11. What else would you like to say?

What do you need to do if you want to participate?

You can either record your answers yourself or if you live in London I can film you.

If you record yourself, then all you need is a smartphone and once you have recorded your answers (in landscape format please), you can send me the digital files. But before you do that it would be nice if you could contact me first. I have a few instructions that I would like to send you first to make sure you look your best on film!

If you prefer me filming you and if you can meet me in London, then we can arrange a day for the shooting and I am happy to do the filming.

Either way, if you would like to find out more or would like to participate, please send me an email to desireeickerodt@gmail.com to discuss the details.

It would be great to have you on board!

All the best,

Désirée Ickerodt