How do you approach documentary making that involves a terror attack? Are there any extra considerations as producers we need to be mindful of? We hear first hand from the father of a victim of a terrorist attack along with a former Detective and family liaison officer deployed within the Counter Terrorism Unit S015. They – a long with a multi-award winning producer and director of documentaries in this space, will share their experiences of working with the media and learning we can all use going forward.
This discussion will include:
- Good practices when dealing with victims and families of terror attacks.
- How Duty of Care can be more nuanced with those involved in terror attacks
- Things to avoid when dealing with victims and families
- Pitfalls that documentary makers have fallen into befare.
- Approaching the scale of an attack and being mindful of all the victims and professionals.
- Q&A at the end
CONTRIBUTORS
MILES MANNING
Former New Scotland Yard Detective and Family Liaison Coordinator with overseas deployment experience within The Counter Terrorism Command SO15 .
GARY FURLONG
Gary’s son, James, was murdered in a terrorist attack in Forbury Gardens, Reading in June 2020. He was stabbed, along with David Wails and Joe Ritchie-Bennett, in a random act of violence by Khairi Saadallah.
TOM PEPPIATT
Emmy nominated Director & Producer having filmed with victims and survivors of domestic terror attacks / murder and military conflict many times over the years.
Having covered the London Nail Bombings in 1999, 7/7 attacks, a terror attack on an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia and worked with the MOD and ex-military personnel who survived IED attacks.
HOST
HELEN TONGE
Produced and directed documentaries working with victims, families and police on the London Nail Bombings, Omagh bombings and Exec produced Manchester Arena bombing and Reading attack documentaries.
Thursday 25th June
5pm GMT/ 12noon ET / 9am PT
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