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nube
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on: August 11, 2014 12:10
Greetings to everyone. I am a filmmaker looking to shoot a documentary about the individuals who dedicate themselves to studying and developing the Sindarin language. I am currently located in the New York City area. If there are any people interested in participating in the project, I would be honored to conduct an interview and film your methods of practice. I would also appreciate any assistance from people outside of the New York City area. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this.
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on: August 12, 2014 04:01
Well, it's a shame you're based in that area, as a large number of Sindarin scholars live in Europe (including myself), but I wish you luck with the documentary.
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on: August 14, 2014 01:36
Yeah, as of this moment, international travel isn't on my radar BUT knowing that there is a large concentration in Europe is a good start. Somewhere is better than nowhere to start!

If anything arises I hope you don't mind me contacting you first, being that you were the only one who responded to this thread.

Thanks in advance.
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on: August 14, 2014 03:01
In fairness I do also know of a couple of Americans (though I have absolutely no idea where they live), but feel free to contact me if anything ever does arise, by all means. I'd be happy to point you in the direction of several other scholars.

There is a Google+ group you may find useful:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/105957840800720660334

[Edited on 08/14/2014 by Galadivren]
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on: August 18, 2014 12:49
I would think that most people have access to HD cameras these days, if only webcams. Would it not be possible to conduct interviews remotely or to ask them to create content? I believe Skype is recordable, though the quality is poor.
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on: October 23, 2014 02:46
I agree with tarcolan, the chances of you finding enough sindarin speakers to make a documentary, all within the the NY area are quite slim, but if you were to conduct the interviews over Skype or something, with a few in person as well, you will be able to reach out further for more information, and if I didnt live in the UK, I would jump at the chance to appear as its a brilliant idea.
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on: November 09, 2014 11:20
I, too, would have jumped on the occasion if I would be living in your area. Unfortunately Switzerland isn't a "Cabed en-Aras" "Leap of the deer" if you get what I mean
Even so, I support your idea! There would be something I could do, like writing an essay or something in that direction. Let me know if that idea appeals to you!
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