IDFA 2011 – In Touch with the “Planet of Snail”
For two years South Korean director Seung-Jun Yi and his assistant director took a two-hour subway ride to the home…
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IDFA 2011 – Int’l Perspectives on Digital Distribution and Doc Financing
Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam – A square crowded with coffee shops and clubs (and therefore crawling with tourists) is the proud center…
Casting His Bell
Bosnian filmmaker Nedžad Begović has a knack for taking his own life as a point of departure for films that…
It’s Alive!
Director Chris Paine is back with a follow-up to his highly touted documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car?, which celebrated…
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011
It’s time for our annual 10 Filmmakers to Watch list. We’ve pooled our resources and brainpower to get the scoop…
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Editor’s Note: This collaborative reporting effort was led by Nikki Chase, Maddy Kadish and Beth Brosnan. Be sure to check…
Beyond a Social Network
South by Southwest (SXSW) has become a convergence of film, interactive media, and music, as the lines between these media…
Doc Doctor’s Story Strategies: Looking for the Perfect Producer? Keep Looking!
Myth #7 “I’ll go on with the film when I find the right producer.” Keep looking! The myth in all…
Greater Filmmaker Responsibility in the New Documentary Paradigms
Anyone who cares about documentary filmmaking wants to know: In the current post-financial crisis, insecure-industry environment, how can filmmakers fund…