POSSIBLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

I've been thinking about how to frame my questions to get responses that will be engaging and lead to stories or discussion. I also hope that they will give me a chance to use some of my b-roll footage over what the interviewees are saying.

Here is a working list of possible items to discuss with the people who I'm interviewing (I may come back and add to it later):

• How long have you been living in Ithaca? 
• What brought you here? 
• What makes Ithaca unique or special? 
• In a brief phrase, how would you describe this place? 
• What is Ithacan culture? 
• What's your story? 
• First impression of Ithaca? 
• Favorite local business? 
• What do you do in your time around the town? 
• Favorite festival? Why? 
• What are the best activities and places to visit around Ithaca?
• Name some stereotypes you associate with Ithaca.
• Which season is your favorite in Ithaca? Why?
• Does anything else set this setting apart?
• How would you characterize the people here?

In the meantime, enjoy a view of Cornell University taken from Stewart Park: