DisconnectFamilies in Scientology

Progress / On Disconnection

2008-05-08T13:16:00.001-07:00

FILM NEWS:

Unfortunately the primary camera for this film had to go in for service last week, so there has been a small delay in filming. We should be up and running by the end of this week, so expect more b-roll footage on this blog as well as a trailer soon!

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SCIENTOLOGY NEWS:

Scientology spokesperson Tommy Davis appeared on CNN to comment on the allegations put forward by the internet activist group "Anonymous" as well as the increasing number of published critics of Scientology. While the author of this blog believes it was standard company line untruths, Mr. Davis touched on the topic of Disconnection.

"A perfect example of how the internet turns and twists things. There is no such thing as disconnection as you characterized it. Part of the code of being a Scientologist is to respect the beliefs of others.The family is a building block of any society."

Disconnection is a forced practice in Scientology as shown in the HCO Bulletin of 9/10/83 and the coursework for the PTS/SP course that all Scientologists are required to take.

I've interviewed several people that have been disconnected from their mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, relatives, and friends, just because of those peoples views against the Church, and this film will show the truths behind this particular lie of the CoS.

Disconnect Sneak Preview

2008-04-26T14:51:00.000-07:00

Ken Aaron from The Committee on Religious Shunning speaking on the subject of Scientology's "Disconnection" policy.

This is part of a B-Roll so this particular interview may not be in the film, despite it's relevance. I will update this when the crew makes a decision on its fate.

Beat Sheet / Sneak Peak

2008-04-26T05:17:00.000-07:00

Disconnect

Feature Documentary Beat Sheet

By M.C.A.

1 Minute – Quick intro on Scientology and Disconnection

2 Minutes – Title Credits – Stock footage Of Sci-Org drive bys, E-Meters, Protest footage

3 Minutes – Ex-Sci going in-depth into Disconnection.

1 Minute - HCO BULLETIN OF 9/10/83 "PTSness and Disconnection"

1 Minute – Single Statement Montage of Disconnection Experiences

2 Minutes – B.L. Clip explaining Scientology – split screen with OTIII Pages - space opera text in Hubbard’s own handwriting

1 Minute – Universal Declaration of Human Rights Violations

2 Minutes – Sci Spokesperson on “Does Disconnection Exist?”

3 Minutes – Ex Scientologist on “Does Disconnection Exist?”

5 Minutes – 1^st Disconnection Story

3 Minutes – Family Psychologist on effects of Disconnection.

3 Minutes – PTS/SP Teen Class.

5 Minutes – 2nd Disconnection Story.

1 Minute – Intro on Anonymous

2 Minutes – Operation Reconnect Footage.

3 Minutes – Theologist: Contrast to other religions.

3 Minutes – Scientology’s response to Theologist.

3 Minutes – Family Psychologist on Can Disconnection be Fixed?

2 Minutes – Ex-Scientology Kids.com

5 Minutes – Last story, also saying “Don’t sec out, just go”.

3 Minutes – Disconnected montage with messages.

Roll Credits

End.

Pre-Production has finished.

2008-04-24T15:00:00.000-07:00

As of today, full production and principle photography on Disconnect has started. We have several interviews filmed or recorded by phone, and have many more lined up with experts in a multitude of subjects, people that have suffered from disconnection, and Scientologists that wish to have their side represented in the film.

We are aiming to move on to post-production by the end of July, which will give us ample time to finish editing by the time festival submissions open in the fall. It is the hope of this filmmaker that Disconnect will be accepted to many film festivals around the United States (for 2009), and then the world (for 2010), educating people on the horrible practice of Scientology's forced excommunication.

This blog will serve as an outlet for the production team, as well as a place for information on the upcoming film and depository for extra footage, trailers, promotional materials, etc. In the coming week there will be a sneak peak posted as well as an interview with a recent victim of disconnection.

Please have a look at the links to the right of this blog to get a true understanding of what disconnection is, how Scientology implements it, and how it effects people that have fallen victim to it.

If you are someone or know people effected by disconnection and wish to have your/their story in this film, please contact me at disconnectfilm@gmail.com.

Stay tuned for more updates!