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Author: Jeff Swimmer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1623567556
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 185

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Documentary students and fans revel in stories about filmmakers conquering extraordinary challenges trying to bring their work to the screen. This book brings vividly to life the sometimes humorous, sometimes excruciating-and always inspiring-stories behind the making of some of the greatest documentaries of our time. All of the filmmakers and films profiled are Oscar-nominated or Oscar-winning. Documentary Case Studies walks readers through the fixes and missteps that today's documentary leaders worked through at all stages to create their masterworks-from development, fundraising and pre-production, through production and then post. There are plenty of “how to” documentary filmmaking books in circulation, but this book will instead deploy a personal, intimate, and candid approach to unlocking the secrets of the craft and the business by meeting filmmakers who tackle production challenges in the most resourceful and unconventional ways.

Author: Claudia Babirat
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 1775530566
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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How to make successful documentary films, a resource book for novice and experienced filmmakers Caudia Babirat and Lloyd Spencer Davis pool their considerable experience to provide this clearly written, practical how-to manual on running a successful business in documentary filmmaking. This comprehensive, no-nonsense guidebook gives step-by-step advice on how to become an independent filmmaker of the future. The Business of Documentary Filmmaking examines the role of the independent filmmaker, and explains how you get a foot in the door, form an independent production company, write budgets and business plans, access funding and market your business. This book is brimming with helpful advice and important industry contacts as well as essential information provided by industry professionals – from filmmakers and broadcasters to entertainment lawyers and accountants. The fascinating case studies of practising filmmakers inspire with their originality and energy.

Author: Sheila Curran Bernard
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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"Written for anyone working in documentary films, whether as producer, director, writer, editor, cinematographer, researcher, or production executive, Documentary Storytelling offers practical advice for all stages of production, including proposal writing, shooting, and editing. The book is filled with real-world examples drawn from the author's career and the experiences of some of today's top documentarians, many of whom are interviewed for the book. Special chapters explore documentary storytelling as practiced by Ric Burns (New York), Jeanne Jordan and Steven Ascher (Troublesome Creek), Susan Froemke (Lalee's Kin), and other key filmmakers." --Book Jacket.

Author: Andy Glynne
Publisher: Oldacastle Books
ISBN: 1842434225
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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Currently one of the most popular film and TV genres due to the success of Michael Moore, Supersize Me, and March of the Penguins, documentaries and the process of creating them are subjected to scrutiny in this guide, which comes with a bonus DVD featuring three award-winning documentaries discussed as case studies. Fans of the genre will enjoy a history of the art form and interviews with industry insiders and award-winning filmmakers who contribute their tips, tricks, and advice. Aspiring filmmakers will find advice covering the whole production process—from developing a concept to marketing and distribution. Details on the full range of current film festivals are also included.

Author: Maxine Trump
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351628984
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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The Documentary Filmmaker’s Roadmap is a concise and practical guide to making a feature-length documentary film—from funding to production to distribution, exhibition and marketing. Using her award-winning film Musicwood—a New York Times Critics’ Pick—as a case study, director Maxine Trump guides the reader through the complex lifecycle of the documentary Film. Her interviews with lawyers, funders, distributors, TV executives and festival programmers provide a behind-the-scenes look that will assist readers on their own filmmaking journey. Written from the perspective of a successful documentary filmmaker, the book covers mistakes made and lessons learned, a discussion on the documentary genre, crowdfunding, pre-production through post, test screenings, the festival circuit distribution, legal pitfalls, fair use and more. Perfect for documentary filmmaking students and aspiring filmmakers alike, this book emphasizes the skills needed to succeed in a competitive production market. An appendix includes useful web links for further study, a list of films for recommended viewing and sample release forms. This concise guide is ideal for the classroom or as a quick reference out in the field, at a budget meeting or in the editing room.

Author: Wilma De Jong
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317863909
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 392

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What does it mean to be a documentary filmmaker in today's world? How are new technologies changing documentary filmmaking? What new forms of documentary are emerging? Recent technological developments have made the making and distribution of documentary films easier and more widespread than ever before. Creative Documentary: Theory and Practice is an innovative and essential guide that comprehensively embraces these changing contexts and provides you with the ideas, methods, and critical understanding to support successful documentary making. It helps the aspiring 'total filmmaker' understand the contemporary contexts for production, equipping you also with the understanding of creativity and visual storytelling you'll need to excel. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it outlines the contemporary, institutional, practical and financial contexts for production - always encouraging innovation and originality. Key features: Five sections covering creativity and creative documentary and the contemporary creative industries: strategies for developing documentary ideas; the art of documentary narrative; digital production methods; new documentary forms; distribution and financing. Provides a comprehensive overview of critical thought and techniques in digital documentary filmmaking. Authors and specialist contributors combine the experience, knowledge and skills of academics and media professionals working in the industry. Practical case studies support analysis and reflection. Exercises, checklists, interviews with professionals and further reading materials accompany each chapter. A historical overview of world documentary. Creative Documentary: Theory and Practice is an essential guide for those engaged in the study and practice of documentary theory and making, as well as key reading for those more broadly interested in video, film and media theory and production.

Author: Michael Rabiger
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 131796389X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : pt-BR
Pages : 572

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Directing the Documentary, Sixth Edition is the definitive book on the form, offering time-tested principles to help you master the craft. Ideal for documentary courses as well as aspiring and established documentary filmmakers, this book has it all, with in-depth lessons and insider perspectives on every aspect of preproduction, production, and postproduction. Focusing on the hands-on work needed to make your concept a reality, this new edition covers it all, from the fundamental to advanced elements of directing and more. It includes dozens of projects, practical exercises, and thought-provoking questions, and provides best practices for researching and honing your documentary idea, developing a crew, guiding your team, maintaining control throughout the shoot, and much more. This new edition features: A two-stage cinematic learning process: camera observation skills, then advanced storytelling Dozens of real-world exercises and case studies to demystify production processes and enhance your skills Easy-to-comprehend guidance in the creative, technical, and artistic aspects of directing Fresh coverage of the latest filmmaking technology Expanded sections on grant writing and fundraising, emphasizing proposal and pitching skills A self-assessment of your interviewing skills and expanded coverage of narration-writing A companion website (www.directingthedocumentary.com) that includes handy production checklists and forms, updated projects, exercises, and video examples In Directing the Documentary, Sixth Edition Michael Rabiger combines expert advice on the storytelling process and technical aspects of documentary filmmaking with sound commentary on the philosophical underpinnings of the art, providing the practical and holistic understanding you need to become a highly-regarded, original, and ethical contributor to the genre.

Author: Kaila Lynn Taylor
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Category : Documentary films
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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This thesis focuses on three major themes in documentary filmmaking: ethical representation, dramatization, and filmmaker-participant relationships. Each one of these themes is heavily influential in the outcome of a documentary. Ethical representation refers to the portrayal of participants on film. This first theme embodies the core of documentary films. How participants are portrayed on film determines the message an audience will receive. Dramatization is the creative aspect of documentary film. The incorporation of reenactments gives filmmakers the ability to capture the past and future. Finally, the filmmaker-participant relationship is the interaction that takes place behind the camera. Through a thorough analysis, these themes are dissected and explored, giving readers a clear perspective on the importance of these themes in filmmaking. In order to put these themes into a real world application, the researcher traveled to Quito, Ecuador to produce a documentary. This trip served as the basis of the case study this thesis is centered on. Throughout her journey, the researcher was exposed to all three themes simultaneously during the production process. The researcher recorded the details of the production process, from both her memory, and some documented notes. Also, in order to add depth to her study, the researcher measured audience opinion as well as the input from her former film crew using survey analysis. Overall, it was determined that the three themes have a critical impact on audience perception. Specifically, the representation of the participants in the researcher's film, Sigo Adelante, was perceived as ethical. Also, the dramatization used in the film mostly had a positive impact on those who noticed the reenacted scenes. Additionally, it was determined that the filmmaker-participant relationship is extremely valued in the eyes of both the audience members and the film crewmembers that participated in this study. It was concluded that the genre of documentary filmmaking is largely complex. There are many different layers, practices, and themes to the classification of nonfiction film. Each of the themes examined in this thesis each play a significant role all the way through to the final film. Through research and the case study, the researcher determined that, aside from thorough research, the best way to begin to understand the complexities of documentary filmmaking is to apply the practices through real world experience.

Author: Genevieve Jolliffe
Publisher: Continuum
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Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 566

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Documentary films have enjoyed a huge resurgence over the last few years, and there's a new generation of filmmakers wanting to get involved. In addition, the digital revolution has made documentaries even more accessible to the general filmmaker. Documentary films can now be shot professionally using cheaper equipment, and smaller cameras enable the documentarian to be less intrusive and therefore more intimate in the subjects' lives. With an increasing number of documentaries making it to the big screen (and enjoying ongoing sales on DVD), the time is right for an information-packed handbook that will guide new filmmakers towards potential artistic and commercial success. The Documentary Film Makers Handbook features incisive and helpful interviews with dozens of industry professionals, on subjects as diverse as interview techniques, the NBC News Archive, music rights, setting up your own company, the Film Arts Foundation, pitching your proposal, the Sundance Documentary Fund, the Documentary Channel, the British Film Council, camera hire, filmmaking ethics, working with kids, editing your documentary, and DVD distribution. The book also includes in-depth case studies of some of the most successful and acclaimed documentary films of recent years, including Mad Hot Ballroom, Born Into Brothels, Touching the Void, Beneath the Veil,and Amandla! The Documentary Film Makers Handbook will be an essential resource for anyone who wants to know more about breaking into this exciting field.