Nancy LeBrun

How to Become a (Really Good) Documentary Filmmaker

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  • annasepelenkohas quoted6 years ago
    That began to change in 1960, when cinema verite was born, with a film called Primary about John F.
  • annasepelenkohas quoted6 years ago
    They minimize the imposition of crew, narration, editing – anything that affects the conveyance of reality.
  • annasepelenkohas quoted6 years ago
    Keeping your eyes open is certainly a key ingredient in good documentary making—that and serendipity
  • Brigitte Bardothas quoted8 years ago
    Try Snag Films, an online distributor of docs, to see what’s new out there. You may even consider this type of distributor for your own film, as Snag has a portal for submitting your films online for consideration.
  • Brigitte Bardothas quoted8 years ago
    Michael Moore’s “Roger and Me.”
  • Altynay Zhumagaliyevahas quoted8 years ago
    If you’re an indie person, meaning you’re not going after the cable outlets and want to make films with your own stamp on them, you’ll likely have less feedback from whoever gave you the money. If you’re a one-man band, putting up all the money yourself, you don’t have to answer to anyone at all
  • Altynay Zhumagaliyevahas quoted8 years ago
    ry to remember that sometimes they can actually provide valuable creative input, and do your best to have a constructive relationship with them.
  • Altynay Zhumagaliyevahas quoted8 years ago
    The producer is more the logistics and business manager, and participates in the editorial process to varying degrees
  • Altynay Zhumagaliyevahas quoted8 years ago
    Verite means “truth” and that’s what these filmmakers aspire to give their viewers. They minimize the imposition of crew, narration, editing – anything that affects the conveyance of reality.
  • Altynay Zhumagaliyevahas quoted8 years ago
    Maysles brothers’ Grey Gardens and The War Room by R. J. Cutler.
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