Pre-interview questions for pitch

For our pitch on Thursday, we have decided that it would be a good idea to get some quotes from the owners of 'Syd and Mallory' to include into our pitch. This is going to show that we have already contacted our contributor and they are willing to be involved, and also show that we have talked with them and made sure that we have enough information on their thoughts and feelings prior to the pitch. Here is the list of questions that we are going to email to them today and hopefully get a response before the pitch on Thursday:

1. Can you tell us a bit about the store and why you think Sheffield is a great location for it?

2. What are your views on independent stores and what do you feel that they bring to a city like Sheffield?

3. We’ve read the news recently about redevelopment plans to demolish the row of independent businesses along Division Street, in order to create bars and restaurants and apartments. Can you tell us a bit about your perspective on this please?

4. Why do you think that these plans have been proposed?

5. If our film could be shown to the people behind the plans, what would be the key message that you would want it to highlight, and is there any specific visual content that you feel would be beneficial for them to see?

5. We want our documentary to be focused on celebrating what independent businesses like yours mean to the local community and the negative change and effects that will be brought about if the redevelopment plans get the go ahead. Do you know any regular customers that may be willing to be involved with the film?

6 .Do you have any upcoming events that we may be able to film at, to form part of our documentary?