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Does your community group want to make a documentary?

Morningside Productions Ltd., Auckland

'Open Door' — the new 2006 series — offers you the opportunity to speak to the people of New Zealand.

Do you, or a group that you're involved with, have something to say to the people of New Zealand? If you're actively involved with an issue, be it social, sexual, political, family or whatever, a door is about to open again on TV3 Network Television. We are looking for people to work with for our new series of "Open Door" television documentaries.

Open Door is unique in that it allows groups and individuals to speak for themselves. The format is straightforward; only people directly involved in the issues appear on the screen, rather then "experts", commentators or outside observers. The programmes are made using the expertise and equipment of the production team but with participants taking editorial control. Open Door offers the opportunity to let people "have their own say in their own way". The key to the success of the process is having a clear idea of what you want to say. We are looking for people with firmly held opinions and an energetic commitment to a matter that they're actively involved in.

The programmes, which are fully funded by New Zealand On Air, will be broadcast by TV3 who also approve for production the best ten proposals received. Many of the previous participants also found that the videotape copies of their programme proved to be a valuable and lasting resource.

For further information, visit our website at www.opendoor.net.nz.

You can apply to make a programme directly from the site, or send a brief outline of your interest or issue to:

Open Door
P.O. Box 108, Kaukapakapa 1250