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…
Making Films
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…
10 Filmmakers to Watch In 2009
From first-time directors to Fulbright Scholars and Oscar nominees these filmmakers should not be missed in 2009. With a flood…
The Doc Doctor’s Anatomy of a Film: “Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela”
About this column: Many filmmakers ponder in anguish, How do other people—celebrated people—do it? Am I taking too long to…
Making the Decision to Re-Release
In 1981, filmmakers Carolyn Strachan and Alessandro Cavadini received acclaim for Two Laws/Kanymardra Yuwa, a documentary about the struggle for…
The Doc Doctor’s Anatomy of a Film: “Billy the Kid”
About this column: Many filmmakers ponder in anguish, How do other people—celebrated people—do it? Am I taking too long to…
The Doc Doctor’s Anatomy of a Film: “Soy Andina”
About this column: Many filmmakers ponder in anguish, How do other people—celebrated people—do it? Am I taking too long to…
The Doc Doctor’s Anatomy of a Film: “Sync or Swim”
About this column: Many filmmakers ponder in anguish, How do other people—celebrated people—do it? Am I taking too long to…
Quest for Truth
Rory Kennedy didn’t always know she wanted to be a filmmaker, but she did see herself as a political activist….