Ask the Documentary Doctor
Dear Doc Doctor: Is a short film the obligatory starting point of a filmmaking career? If so, what can I…
Making Films
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From Idea to Story
Suppose that you’re thinking of doing a documentary film about Elvis Presley, or a diner in your home town, or…
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The Nuances of Film Editing
The word “edit” has a bad reputation. To lay folk, the word brings to mind overindulgence, censorship, and the property…
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Hometown Hitter
First-time screenwriter/director Tom McCarthy didn’t stray too far from home when he decided to make his debut film The Station…
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Story Is As Story Does
In 1997, I had a decent career as a freelance magazine writer when at the beach one day I told…
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Money Matters
Ed Pressman and I started ContentFilm two years ago, and we have produced eight films in that time with more…
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Final Cut Pro 4
Digital non-linear video editing has crept into the life of nearly every filmmaker. From independents on shoestring budgets to high…
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“What I Want My Words to Do to You” Voices of Women in Maximum Security Prison
The documentary, What I Want My Words to Do to You, tracks a writing group led by playwright/activist Eve Ensler,…
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Building a Killer Press Kit
The press kit is the most important tool for any filmmaker seeking media coverage, but many independent film press kits…