Ukraine Economic Reform Television Infomercial Scripts
Broadcast on National Government and Independent Channels
Format: Cinema veritae (i.e., shakey camera, quick edits)
Running time: 30-seconds
- Old-timer playing chess in park: I may not understand much about economics, but there are some things I know for sure: bad times can get better; important things are worth working for; everything we do matters; and once in awhile, good things do happen.
[Voice-over: Economic Reform the time is now!]
- Farmer standing in wheat field: Economic issues leave me very confused. But I do understand farming. I know that you plant seeds, work each day, and wait through the rains, finally the harvest will come. Isnt that what economic reform means?
[Voice-over: Economic reform the time is now!]
- Ani Lorak/Ukrainian Pop Star in recording studio: I dont know much about economics, but I have learned through my music that if you dream, and work hard, dreams sometimes do come true.
[Music sample / Voice-over: Economic reform the time is now!]
- Middle-income, private industrial manager working in plant: Whos got time to talk about economic reforms? Im busy every day trying to make a success of my business. I employ people and pay their salaries. Every month we become even busier. Isnt that what economic reform means?
[Voice-over: Economic reform the time is now!]
- Success-story montage (from television program success-story archives): Business is finding success in our Ukraine. Providing more choices for shoppers. Providing jobs. Providing regular salaries. It takes hard work to make a better future. So lets get busy.
[Voice-over: Economic Reform the time is now!]
by Steven R. Van Hook
1997