Ask the Documentary Doctor
Dear Doc Doctor: Is a short film the obligatory starting point of a filmmaking career? If so, what can I…
Fernanda Rossi
Internationally renowned author and story consultant Fernanda Rossi has doctored over 300 documentaries, scripts, and fundraising trailers including the 2009 Academy Award® nominated The Garden by Scott Hamilton Kennedy and the 2007 Academy Award® nominated Recycled Life by Leslie Iwerks. In addition to private consultations, lectures, and seminars worldwide, she has served as festival juror and grant panelist. Ms. Rossi shares her knowledge and research of story structure and the creative process in columns and articles in trade publications. She is also the author of the book Trailer Mechanics: A Guide to Making your Documentary Fundraising Trailer.
How to think about test screenings
Dear Doc Doctor: I have a fifteen minute cut of a one-hour documentary, and the editor and I are not…
Should I script my documentary?
Dear Doc Doctor: I’m shooting abroad and want to make sure I don’t miss anything since I can’t go back…