Hello,

I'm searching for possible case studies for a new television documentary series. It's a primetime, four-part series for the UK broadcaster, Channel 4.

If you'd be interested in sharing your experiences of escaping the rat race and moving to a remote or extreme location, please do drop me a line and I shall be happy to discuss further, or pass on more info: [email protected]

In the case of Cambodia, you might live on a forested mountain, on an island, or on the banks of river. Or you might know someone who's built their own tree house, maybe a hut using natural materials, perhaps a yurt on a little plot allowing self-sufficiency.

All ideas welcome. Many thanks indeed!

Ruth
Ruth Overend - Assistant Producer - Optomen Television

RuthEO wrote:In the case of Cambodia, you might live on a forested mountain, on an island, or on the banks of river. Or you might know someone who's built their own tree house, maybe a hut using natural materials, perhaps a yurt on a little plot allowing self-sufficiency.

I do know some people who could be interesting for you. Just don't know yet whether they are willing to participate in your project. If you like, I could call some of the western guys living "in the jungle" and I would contact you again. But HEY !! before we do that you have to PM me some verifiable credentials showing that this is for real, ok !? Sorry, that's an internet forum and all kind of strange people are showing up all the time (NO. I'm NOT saying that you are strange). Just wanna make sure that the whole thing is honest.

Let's be a bit more friendly guys. The lady was polite, and is offering a chance that might appeal to some expats. And she is genuine.
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I would never trust the media without knowing the "backstory" in mind. Even then they will "slant" you.

Happened to me and my son on CBC.ca re "violent" video games over 10 years ago.

You have no editorial control. Except, ... you're an idiot to let your son play.

Milord wrote:I would never trust the media without knowing the "backstory" in mind. Even then they will "slant" you.

Happened to me and my son on CBC.ca re "violent" video games over 10 years ago.

You have no editorial control. Except, ... you're an idiot to let your son play.

Sure, they can make you look however they want, through editing, but surely everyone knows that. They want an entertaining programme.

Milord wrote: You have no editorial control.

Why would they give a rural, third world, inexperienced, treehouse/ hut dwelling hermit, editorial control ?

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Sounds like an interesting program if there's a bit of depth to it, I'd certainly watch it especially if there is an episode out this way. Good luck finding someone.