Hoarders documentary participation request

Hoarders documentary participation request Dec 4, 2008 8:35:48 GMT -5

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Post by eagle on Dec 4, 2008 8:35:48 GMT -5

This request went through the moderators and is being posted for informational purposes. If any members are interested, please let us know how it turns out.

Hi,
My name is Claudia Baker and I am a production assistant at Screaming Flea Productions based in Seattle. Wa. We are currently in preproduction on a new documentary series called "Hoarders" that will be airing on a major cable network. I have been posting on craigslist, contacting treatment centers, support groups, and various other contacts to try to see if there are any people suffering from compulsive hoarding who are seeking help. We are looking for people (as well as their friends and family if possible) willing to spend 3-5 days sharing their stories in the hopes of helping others and getting the help they need. This documentary is driven by the personal stories of hoarders, so viewers will learn about hoarding as they learn about each individual's life. Individuals will be selected because they are at a point where they must change. This really gives us opportunity to have some insight into the disorder, which is so often misunderstood. Each hoarder will be paired with a professional therapist (free of charge) that can help them work through this change. We will also have professional cleaners come in to clean up their home only if they wish. Our hope is that this documentary will help the general public understand hoarding. I've already spoken with many people who deal with hoarding regularly (such as city fire inspectors and code enforcers) who were all very interested in this documentary as it will help them better understand how to approach hoarders and provide them with the support they need. Our goal is to help the hoarders on the show as well as others who may be watching to see that they are not alone, and that help is possible. This is not a cleanup show, this is not an end results show. We understand and don’t expect to be able to cure the hoarder of their problem or be able to clean their house in 3 days unless they are truly willing. Our intent is to provide hope for the people suffering from this problem. If we are able to provide some support that allows the hoarder to feel as though they can continue their journey towards healing that would be ideal.

My hope by writing to you is that you will be willing to post information about our show on the message board and see if there are any hoarders who think that this might be a good option for them to pursue.

Thank you for your time and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me cbaker@sfpseattle.com

Thank you,

Claudia Baker

Production Assistant

“Hoarders”

Screaming Flea Productions

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