Honolulu, Hawai’i
Although the cinematic possibilities of Hawai’i—those that lay beyond the tropical tropes of tourism and military patriotism— have always been…
Author: john_rodzvilla
Filming Fahrenheit 9/11
Whoever said you have to be based out of New York or Los Angeles to be associated with the Palm…
The Death of The Video Geek
I spent June of this year in Ghent, a small town near Hudson, New York. Hoping to rent some John…
Shadowing a Sibling
Sometimes you think you don’t need any help, that you can do it on your own. That’s exactly what I…
Promoting your film
Dear Doc Doctor: All I can afford in terms of marketing my documentary is my Internet connection and email account….
Sex, Cats and Rock & Roll
If anyone captured the spirit of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, it was the codger who hoisted a placard…
The Subtle Art of Awareness
When Jim de Sève began working on his documentary, Tying the Knot, four years ago, it was a small, personal…
Behind the Music
“Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of…
How can I do this full time?
Dear Doc Doctor: I can’t wait for the time when I am able to be a full-time independent documentary filmmaker—it’s…