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š„ Is content creation the opposite of filmmaking? I try to explain the difference and the implication of these 2 world.
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In this episode of the Documentary Questions Podcast, I tackle the question: How do you make a story out of a topic? Breaking down three approachesāfollowing passionate characters, guided research journeys, and observational filmmakingāI share practical insights to help transform broad ideas into compelling stories. Whether you're just starting out or already experienced, this episode provides tools to enhance your storytelling.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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š” Want to learn exactly how to distribute your film on PBS?š Get exclusive access to Zachās insights & step-by-step PBS strategyāfree! Go on howwefilm.comš„ Getting your documentary on PBS might seem impossibleābut itās not! In this episode, I sit down with Zach Baliva, director of Potentially Dangerous, to break down how he successfully distributed his film on PBS without signing a bad deal with a distributor.
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I had the privilege of keeping my conversation with Aly Parker going in this second episode. Aly, now an Oscar-nominated producer and the President of Documentary at Kennedy Marshall Company (The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, The Beach Boys, and more), shares her insights on creating impactful documentaries, navigating challenges, and understanding the complexities of distribution.š Exclusive Content Alert:Want to know Alyās strategy for securing distribution deals? Visit www.howwefilm.com and access her advice for free in the exclusive content section.
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When I started in documentary filmmaking, I often wondered if I could ever break into the industry. Thatās why I love conversations like this one with Aly Parker, the Oscar-nominated President of Documentary at Kennedy Marshall Company (The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, The Beach Boys, and more). Aly didnāt follow a traditional pathāshe never went to film schoolāand yet she worked her way from PA gigs to producing Emmy-nominated and now Oscar-nominated documentaries.In this episode, Aly shares her candid journey, offering advice on how to get started, what itās really like to work in production, and how hard work, consistency, and genuine relationships can take you further than you imagine.š” Exclusive Content Alert: Want to learn Alyās step-by-step advice for securing distribution for your documentary? Access her insights for free at š www.howwefilm.com.
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Join me as I continue my conversation with Niels Pagh Andersen, editor of The Act of Killing and The Look of Silence (both Oscar-nominated). In this episode, Niels shares profound insights into balancing chaos and direction in documentary filmmaking, overcoming fear, and the longing for authenticity in a fast-paced world.We explore the universal themes of storytelling, why balancing loyalty and challenge as an editor is essential, and how social media is influencing the craft.š” Exclusive Content Alert: Discover Nielsā step-by-step process for condensing hundreds of hours of footage into a cohesive, award-worthy documentary. Access it here š www.howwefilm.comš Iād also recommend reading Nielsā book, Order in Chaos. Itās not just a book about editingāitās a guide to storytelling that I keep going back to. It helps me remove fears, embrace discovery, and navigate the unknown as I direct and produce.
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Learn the art of authentic storytelling with Niels Pagh Andersen, editor of the Oscar-nominated documentaries The Act of Killing and The Look of Silence. In this insightful conversation, Niels reveals how to break free from rigid structures, embrace subtext, and find deeper truths in documentary filmmaking.
š Want to learn how Niels condenses 1,200 hours of footage into a compelling story? Access free exclusive content with his editing process here: howwefilm.comš Iād also suggest you read his book Order in Chaos. Itās not just a book about editingāitās a guide to storytelling. Itās a book I keep going back to, helping me remove fears, embrace discovery, and navigate the unknown as I direct and produce.
