Doc Doctor’s Story Strategies: Should You Put Yourself in Your Documentary?
Myth #4 “If the structure doesn’t work, put yourself in the film.” And everything will magically work? Not quite. The…
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Digging In: An Interview with Eugene Rosow and Bill Benenson of “Dirt! The Movie”
Independent filmmakers aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. At least, Eugene Rosow isn’t. Rosow recently teamed up with fellow…
Distributor FAQ: Udy Epstein of Seventh Art Releasing
Seventh Art Releasing is a distributor and sales company founded in 1994 by Jonathan Cordish and Udy Epstein. The company…
Doc Doctor’s Story Strategies: Story versus Marketing
Myth #3 “A good story will find its audience no matter what.” or “Good marketing can make any story succeed.”…
Doc Doctor’s Story Strategies: Keep at it and the Story will Arrive, Right?
Myth #2 “If I keep shooting or editing, the story will come to me — eventually.” Practical? The myth in…
A Little Money, a Long Way: An Interview with Joseph Cashiola
Joseph Cashiola says that there has to be “exploration” in his life, or he’s not happy. This is the result…
Doc Doctor’s Story Strategies: No Conflict, No Film?
Introducing….Story Strategies: Debunking the Myths of Storytelling In this age of instant messages, blogs, and Twitter, information travels fast. So…
Distributor FAQ: Vanessa Domico of Outcast Films
Vanessa Domico was tired of seeing too few LGBT films, so she drew on her expertise as a film distributor…
Thank You For the Music: A Music Licensing Guide for Filmmakers
The soundtrack of a film is an integral part of its interpretation. It not only helps to create a polished…