Interview Questions

This week my team and I spent some time going over interview questions and interviewee possibilities. We also spent a decent amount of time talking about the tone and style of the film, watching clips from other documentaries and discussing what we liked and didn't like.

Because Rick lives in Carolina Beach and is incredibly involved in his community, we wanted our film to have a very "coastal" feel to it. We noticed that many films about the coast include lots of sunsets and have a very golden color pallet. This is something we really want to avoid because while Rick is retiring, he is still moving on to a chapter of life that is filled with new adventures and hard work. We plan to counter the end-of-life feel by including very bright images shot in the morning, or mid-day before the sun begins it's descent.

Because Rick is going to be the main focus of our film, our interview with will be quite extensive. I have decided to post only a sample of the types of questions we'll be asking him for now, but I'd like to also include an outline for reference.

Rick:

1. Where did you grow up?

2. What were your interests as a child?

3. When and why did you move to Carolina Beach?

4. Was your plan always to be a realtor? Why or why not?

5. Name any people in your life that you feel built you up or invested in you.

6. How do you think that investing in others builds community and why is that important?

7. What role does life in a coastal community play for you and how does it influence your  involvement?

8. Do you have any doubts or concerns about this new chapter in your life?

9. How do you conquer fear and apprehension?

10. What are you expecting to get out of this experience?

Interview Outline:

Background –

           + Growing Up

           + Family

           + Religion

           + Influences

Goals as Young Adult –

           + Plan of Action

           + Ambition

           + Diversions

Major Life Events –

           + Later Influences

           + Career

           + Community Involvement

Next Chapter -

           + Boat Life

           + SeaMercy


Church Member (TBA):

1. When did you first meet Rick Rogge?
2. What impressions do you get from Rick?
3. In what ways has he been involved in your life?
4. In what ways has he been involved in the church community?
5. What was your reaction to his decision to do medical missions in the South Pacific?
6. Are there any stories or memories you have of Rick that illustrate his person well?
7. How has he been able to influence the community at church?
8. Is there anything I did not ask that you would like to discuss?


Co-worker (TBA):

1. What is your first memory of working with Rick?
2. How would you describe his relationship with the other realtors?
3. How would you describe his work ethic?
4. How does he treat his clients?
5. What is Rick's influence on the office?
6. Are there any stories or memories you have of Rick that illustrate his person well?
7. How did the office receive his retirement  announcement?
8. Is there anything I did not ask that you would like to discuss?