Statement of ethics
One Man Crew views ethics and responsible actions as a foundation. I like to hold myself to a high standard of conduct, and in making any filmed piece, I will want to stay within certain expectations of ethics.
If the concept for a piece is NON-ARTISTIC, I can accept the work so long as:
- the concept would not require me to endorse, explicitly or implicitly, any grossly irresponsible or recklessly dangerous practice.
- making this concept into film would not require me to direct, or participate in, any grossly irresponsible or recklessly dangerous practice.
- I don't judge the concept as being of a victimising nature.
- the concept would not require acts which breach the ethical obligations on me from an existing qualification (Permaculture Design Certificate).
One Man Crew endeavours to support honest communication. In making a non-artistic piece, I would encourage your concept to be informative rather than persuasive. For this reason, I will avoid work that involves filming advertisements.
I define an advertisement as being a form of communication that;
- is intended to create, or reinforce, a bias towards a product, service, brand or industry, including through the use of negative advertising against competitors.
- is part of a campaign to create social attitudes or conditions more favourable to a product, service, brand or industry (public relations).
- is designed to subvert rational decision-making.
- entails the prominent and excessive use of brand & product names, and logos (modest & sparing use of a business name, image & web address are acceptable).
If the concept for a piece is ARTISTIC, I can accept the work so long as:
- the process of making this concept to film does not require recklessly dangerous activities.
- the process of making this concept to film would not require acts which breach the ethical obligations on me from an existing qualification (Permaculture Design Certificate).
- the artistic concept is not being used as a means to exploit a loophole.
Last but not least and in all cases, if I'm part of a team, I prefer to avoid the use of hierarchy.
I have the right to make independent judgement calls about what concepts I find acceptable. Further, I also have the right to decide which concept falls within which criteria. If your concept is one I would not want to be involved in, don't be discouraged! I can always negotiate to find a positive, constructive and consistent way of expressing what you want to express.