Documentary Filmmaking. Tips from the Trenches

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Learning to make documentaries requires several important steps. One is getting your hands on equipment and shooting footage whenever possible. Another is absorbing wisdom from those who have mastered the art form. This program provides much of that wisdom through interviews with successful documentary filmmakers-including D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, Ross McElwee, Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar, and 25 others. Topics include the shifting definitions of documentary film, ways to learn about filmmaking, finding a good story, research, building trust with subjects, shooting, editing, using copyrighted music, screening the rough cut, ethical issues, finance, distribution, and promotion.