The lift
Synopsis
Director Marc Isaacs install himself in the lift of a typical english tower. People start talking to him and we discover their lives.
Short Biography
Born very near the location of his first film, "Lift", in London's East End, Marc Isaacs began working on documentary films as an Assistant Producer in 1995. After gaining experience on some of Channel 4's and the BBC's most prized documentary strands, he assisted Pavel Pawlikowski on Twockers and the award winning Last Resort.
After completing "Lift" in 2001, Marc directed "Lifters", two further documentaries for the BBC about the sub-culture of shoplifting, both of which were nominated for a BAFTA Craft Award in the UK. His documentary film Travellers, completed in 2002 premiered at the Krakow International Film Festival in June 2003 and was funded by Channel 4.
"Travellers" was then followed by "Calais: The Last Border" (2003) which made for BBC2 and premiered at the Sheffield International Documentary Festival.
The movie offers an original view of England from across the Channel.
"Calais: The Last Border" is the Winner of the Best Documentary Award – Brittspotting, Berlin, 2004 & Winner Best Documentary Berwick Film Festival 2005.
"Someday my Prince Will Come" (2005) Made for Channel 4, premiered at DocHouse, followed by "Philip and His Seven Wives" (2005/6), a film for the BBC’s prestigious Storyville strand tells the fascinating story of a former Rabbi’s attempt to create a new Godly family. Winner Warsaw Jewish Film Festival 2006.
His most recent film "All White in Barking" premiered & participated at the "Joris Ivens" competition at IDFA 2007.
Marc is a visiting tutor at the NFTS (UK National film and television school).
Findings
The Lift was the first documentary directed by Marc Isaacs. The documentary has been released all over the world including Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Sarajevo Film Festival August 2003, two years after it was released in the United Kingdom, it was also released two years after in countries such as; USA, Germany, Belgium, Australia and Italy, Czech Republic, Holland and France received it a year later, and Canada released the film in 2010 a whole 9 years after the release date. Marc did later receive an award for Best New Director at BAFTA TV awards ceremony for the documentary.
Short Biography
Born very near the location of his first film, "Lift", in London's East End, Marc Isaacs began working on documentary films as an Assistant Producer in 1995. After gaining experience on some of Channel 4's and the BBC's most prized documentary strands, he assisted Pavel Pawlikowski on Twockers and the award winning Last Resort.
After completing "Lift" in 2001, Marc directed "Lifters", two further documentaries for the BBC about the sub-culture of shoplifting, both of which were nominated for a BAFTA Craft Award in the UK. His documentary film Travellers, completed in 2002 premiered at the Krakow International Film Festival in June 2003 and was funded by Channel 4.
"Travellers" was then followed by "Calais: The Last Border" (2003) which made for BBC2 and premiered at the Sheffield International Documentary Festival.
The movie offers an original view of England from across the Channel.
"Calais: The Last Border" is the Winner of the Best Documentary Award – Brittspotting, Berlin, 2004 & Winner Best Documentary Berwick Film Festival 2005.
"Someday my Prince Will Come" (2005) Made for Channel 4, premiered at DocHouse, followed by "Philip and His Seven Wives" (2005/6), a film for the BBC’s prestigious Storyville strand tells the fascinating story of a former Rabbi’s attempt to create a new Godly family. Winner Warsaw Jewish Film Festival 2006.
His most recent film "All White in Barking" premiered & participated at the "Joris Ivens" competition at IDFA 2007.
Marc is a visiting tutor at the NFTS (UK National film and television school).
Findings
The Lift was the first documentary directed by Marc Isaacs. The documentary has been released all over the world including Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Sarajevo Film Festival August 2003, two years after it was released in the United Kingdom, it was also released two years after in countries such as; USA, Germany, Belgium, Australia and Italy, Czech Republic, Holland and France received it a year later, and Canada released the film in 2010 a whole 9 years after the release date. Marc did later receive an award for Best New Director at BAFTA TV awards ceremony for the documentary.
Audience
I would say this documentary is aimed at young adults who are looking for a flat or place to live in. The reason why i say this, is because the documentary shows how people interact with strangers or residents who live close to each other
Research findings for questionnaire
The answers that i received for the questionnaire were all different but one. The question that received the same answer was " Do you or do you not watch documentaries?", and the answer was "NO". The reasons however were different. Most were "because it's boring", "i just don't like them" and
Wallace, whilst you have presented some research findings here, this post does not appear to be complete and so is not yet working to pass standard. You also need to ensure that your summary is completed in more detail. Finally any research sources must be identified.
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