Script

Due to my short film being of a documentary/educational nature, I have chosen to base my script around facts and statistics of homelessness within London. If I had chosen a more narrative style of presentation, I would have looked into preparing a formal script including conversations between actors and their lines; however, I have chosen to look into a voice over (more of a narrator to follow the plot rather than actors that are present within the film). As well as this, I also plan to experiment with the interview technique, allowing me to prepare some questions I would like to ask the homeless.
These are the facts and statistics that I am considering to include within my short film:

• 7,500 people sleep rough in London every year.
• This statistic has gone up by 13% since last year.
• These people come from every walk of life and many of them want to find work.
• On average, homeless people die at just 47 years old, compared to the 81 years expected for the average UK citizen.
• 2/3 of rough sleepers said they have been insulted by members of the public.
• 1/10 said they had been urinated on.
• Homeless people are 13 times more likely to be a victim of violent crime than the general public.
• Homeless people are 47 times more likely to be a victim of theft.
• 86% reported some form of mental health issue, 44% of which are diagnosed in comparison to the 25% within the general public.
• 41% said they take drugs or are recovering from a drug problem.
• 27% said they have or are recovering from an alcohol problem.

I also wish to ask questions such as:

• How long have you been homeless?
• Have you ever been in care/in the social care system?
• Do you find the general public to be sympathetic of your situation?
• On average, how much money do you receive daily from the general public?
• How do you find the police's attitude towards you?
• Do shopkeepers ever refuse to serve you?

I am aware that some homeless individuals may not wish to be filmed, however I may use a voice over to repeat the answers that they gave me off camera. As well as this, I understand that some may not wish to speak/answer questions at all, and I must be respectful of this.