what to take to the interview

interview brochures in English and Spanish

the consent to be interviewed forms; you will need at least two so that you can give the narrator a copy

the donation of interview form --- to be used ONLY for "public actor" interviews

the web publication form -- use ONLY for "public actor" interviews

camera

external microphone

more film cassettes than you think you need

tripod

audio recorder for backup

stickies (label camera tapes as they are used)

extra batteries

notebooks or pads of paper

pencils

pens

tissues (for you)

your cell phone (but turn it completely off!)

If you are traveling overnight also bring:

our IRS determination letter, that is, the tax-exempt certificate for purchases (batteries, film, hotel...)