Instruction
Write a proposal (about 200 words) for a documentary film about the organization Many Hands International. Think of a title and concept. Use persuasive language that will inspire readers to support your film. Describe the message or theme of your documentary and the people and events it will focus on. Use the following headings to structure your proposal:
Synopsis (main theme of the film)
Description (genre, goals, target audience, where the film will be shown)
The Story (detailed description of the film)
Conclusion (restatement of the theme and information about you, the producer)
reading text below
“Many hands make light work.” John Heywood (1497–1580)
Dear Friends:
Many Hands International (MHI) was founded in 2008 by Australian cultural anthropologist Holly Schäuble. MHI is a nonprofit, nonreligious, and nonpolitical organization that aims to improve the lives of people who reside in disadvantaged communities. MHI works with communities to identify their cultural assets and apply traditional knowledge to a range of activities. The goal is to assist in the maintenance of culture and the development of economic and social opportunities. MHI currently works in Timor-Leste, a culturally and environmentally rich country in Southeast Asia with a population of 1,172,390 and more than 30 language groups. After nearly 500 years as a Portuguese colony and 24 years under Indonesian occupation, Timor-Leste gained independence in 2002, but still faces enormous challenges.
Studies show that participation in the arts has a healing effect on damaged communities and contributes to positive social change (Goldbard, 2009). In partnership with the government of Timor-Leste, MHI obtained a grant to build the Lospalos Center for Traditional and Contemporary Arts and Culture. Work commenced on the site in 2012. The Center will offer arts- and culture-based programs and events for local people and foreign visitors with the goal of developing skills in arts, crafts, and cultural tourism. Recent projects include dance-movement therapy and dance-for-health-and-wellbeing workshops led by Dr. Kim Dunphy, and community music and song-writing workshops led by musician and composer Gillian Howell. The research is clear: Music and dance play a crucial role in the community, both as a creative outlet and a therapeutic agent.
The Lospalos Center needs ongoing support. You can play an amazing role in the lives of the people of Timor-Leste.
Donate Make a contribution online or send a money order to Many Hands International.
Volunteer Artists, cultural development practitioners, and arts/cultural management professionals can assist with future programs at the Lospalos Center.
Thank you for supporting the MHI Donation Drive. You can find more information about the organization on our website. Please give generously.