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Elena
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
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 Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject: Teachers wanted for documentary on EFL in Korea |
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Hello! My name is Elena Pizarro, I'm a filmmaker and at one time, was an expat like yourselves, teaching EFL in Korea (Ulsan, 2002-2003). I'm making a documentary about the extraordinary lives of EFL teachers in Korea, and I would like to interview as many of you as I can! I want honest stories, impressions, thoughts, rants, whatever you are feeling and comfortable expressing.
I will be in Korea from 7/18 - 8/5. If you are interested in participating, please email me or send a message through the forum.
You can see the project's full description and the chronicle of getting this project off the ground at www.koreadreambus.com
I'm looking forward to hearing from you! |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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$?
One issue you may face is that many uni and public school teachers may be absent during a lot of your time, either for vacation or summer English camps. I bet the issues and opinions you find between uni and public school teachers vs. hogwan teachers are vast, keep that in mind. |
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Gamecock
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Wow! The EFL life is extraordinary? My cat will be surprised to hear that. |
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Elena
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject: thanks for your replies |
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Yes, I am hoping for a variety of teaching experiences - hakwan, uni, public school, etc.
No $$, unfortunately. Most documentary subjects don't get paid for appearing, and anyway this is a lo-budget production. But eventually this film will hit distribution outlets and everyone and anyone who participates will get a credit and their 15 minutes of fame.
The ex-pat EFL life is extraordinary, in my opinion. If you disagree, maybe you could tell me how it isn't all that for the film! 
My main purpose is to examine why people come to Korea, why they leave, why they stay, and how they change as people. There's a fair amount of soul-searching involved with this film. |
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xtchr
Joined: 23 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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| EFL teachers have souls? |
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Elena
Joined: 04 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:14 pm Post subject: Soulless |
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| If you lost your soul in Korea, why not tell your story? |
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IncognitoHFX
Joined: 06 May 2007
Location: Yeongtong, Suwon
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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I'd definitely do it... I have a lot to say. More about why I came than what I've experienced because I'm pretty fresh here.
Though, I'm assuming you're looking for people in their second/third/fifth years? |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Okay...let me know. |
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SPINOZA
Joined: 10 Jun 2005
Location: $eoul
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: thanks for your replies |
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| Elena wrote: |
Yes, I am hoping for a variety of teaching experiences - hakwan, uni, public school, etc.
No $$, unfortunately. Most documentary subjects don't get paid for appearing, and anyway this is a lo-budget production. But eventually this film will hit distribution outlets and everyone and anyone who participates will get a credit and their 15 minutes of fame.
The ex-pat EFL life is extraordinary, in my opinion. If you disagree, maybe you could tell me how it isn't all that for the film!
My main purpose is to examine why people come to Korea, why they leave, why they stay, and how they change as people. There's a fair amount of soul-searching involved with this film. |
What about Bibitybop's point about public school and university teachers being largely unavailable during that time? That's important. You'll wanna have a reflective cast of participants. If you just speak to a bunch of miserable, alcoholic, chain-smoking hagwon cowboys, your movie will be a pointless, sad charade. |
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The_Conservative
Joined: 15 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: thanks for your replies |
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| SPINOZA wrote: |
| Elena wrote: |
Yes, I am hoping for a variety of teaching experiences - hakwan, uni, public school, etc.
No $$, unfortunately. Most documentary subjects don't get paid for appearing, and anyway this is a lo-budget production. But eventually this film will hit distribution outlets and everyone and anyone who participates will get a credit and their 15 minutes of fame.
The ex-pat EFL life is extraordinary, in my opinion. If you disagree, maybe you could tell me how it isn't all that for the film!
My main purpose is to examine why people come to Korea, why they leave, why they stay, and how they change as people. There's a fair amount of soul-searching involved with this film. |
What about Bibitybop's point about public school and university teachers being largely unavailable during that time? That's important. You'll wanna have a reflective cast of participants. If you just speak to a bunch of miserable, alcoholic, chain-smoking hagwon cowboys, your movie will be a pointless, sad charade. |
True. On the other hand, bad news sells better than good news. Who wants to see a documentary where people say "I love South Korea"?
Come to think of it who wants to see a documentary about expats in South Korea, period? |
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ED209
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry my visa only allows me to say positive things about Korea. You don't work for immigration do you? |
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kigolo1881
Joined: 30 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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I'd really like to see the end product!
No, SERIOUS!  |
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koon_taung_daeng
Joined: 28 Jan 2007
Location: south korea
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| yea and i work in a corrupt after school program so that should definitly be in your documentary |
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Rteacher
Joined: 23 May 2005
Location: Western MA, USA
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Perhaps my people can meet with your people ... Of course, I'd want creative control over the final cut  ...
Did I mention that I played a featured extra role as a pyscho inmate in the violent wing of a prison in the film Instinct? ... Anthony Hopkins was so impressed by my inspired portrayal that he went out of his way to shake my hand... |
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Scotticus
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| ED209 wrote: |
| Sorry my visa only allows me to say positive things about Korea. You don't work for immigration do you? |
While I know you were joking, it's possible that being in a documentary would be considered breaking the terms of your visa. Unless I've heard wrong, even doing volunteer work is (supposedly) breaking your visa. Not that Korean enforces these laws very often, but still... |
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