I received this by email the other day, and, after some contemplation, decided that it would be quite in order to share this with BEE-L. If this appeals to you, please respond to David Lizama, not to BEE-L or to me. allen http://www.honeybeeworld.com --- I am a Segment Producer with Nash Entertainment and working on a FOX Television special tentatively titled "Embarrassing Moments Caught on Tape." I am searching for blooper-style video featuring Bee Keeping enthusiasts, amateur keepers, professionals, or instructors and respectfully request permission from you to forward this request on my behalf to the members of your organization. I did not want to attempt contact with members of your organization without your permission and approval. Please instruct me on your protocol and/or procedure for this type of request so that it can be properly made. I would appreciate if you would instruct me on an acceptable method of reaching out to them. I'm basically looking for silly stunts, accidents or mishaps caught on tape--lighthearted stuff where nobody is seriously hurt but where the viewer is left wondering, "what were they thinking?" This is meant to show that amateurs and even experts are not perfect and are prone to having a bad day at the office. I figure this type of video will have been captured at amateur and professional event/gatherings and that there must be those who have friends/relatives taking home video and a 'blooper' style incident was caught on tape. Another option might be incidents in the form of 'outtakes' taped in the making of a promotional or corporate video. Please understand that we are very interested in getting the Keeper's side of the story and would like to interview these folks about their experience. We are not trying to make anyone look dumb, rather we are demonstrating the unpredictability in life and how it is often funny and hilarious. Would you happen to have any video of your own? Would you be interested? If not, would you please consider forwarding my request to other people, groups or organizations you feel would be interested in providing or referring me to this kind of videos, especially the members of your club? Would it be possible for you to forward this request for footage to all of them? We pay a reasonable license fee for each clip we use and our clearance department will negotiate the licensing fee with whomever owns the tape. We license footage based on the visual appeal of the 'caught on tape' aspect of the footage. We also will pay a 'finder's fee' for referrals that lead to bona fide 'caught on tape' material; that is, where we actually license footage from someone to whom we have been referred. Keep in mind that the most appealing aspect we look for is spontaneity since we are not looking for footage that has obviously been "staged" to happen or in any way shot with the intention of misleading viewers into thinking that it was anything but genuinely "caught on tape." Please call or write me soon if you or any of your members would like for us to consider video footage for inclusion in our show. I can provide my FEDEX account for overnight shipping purposes. Do you know of any other clubs or groups that I could also contact for this type of request, perhaps internationally? Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you and your members soon. Sincerely yours, David Lizama Hollywood, California Tel. 323-468-4784 Fax 323-468-4644 Email: [log in to unmask] :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::