The Story of Anvil, a now quite famous documentary made a couple of years ago had quite an interesting genesis.
I don't imagine the chap who made the film, Sasha Gervasi, thought he was going to make a film about Anvil. He certainly wasn't looking for the story.
He must have, however, been in explorer mode.
Sasha used to be their roadie. Or tech crew. I'm not exactly sure. Anyway, he met the band and heard they were doing a reunion gig since they'd fallen on hard times.
Still, he didn't recognise it as a story at this point.
You can pick up the story of how the story happened on this Youtube clip. It's worth a watch through because it also shows how important it can be to have your subject on board for what your are going to do. At least that way, you might not have as many access issues. And the information you collect will be closer to reality and less manufactured.
The use of this I think is this. Look around you. There are good stories happening under your nose all the time. Think about your family, your friends. Think about what they do for their work, their leisure.
I'm pretty certain there are tonnes of stories you could document in your daily lives.
Maybe never even go near the Paramedics...
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