The majority of American documentary filmmakers do not live in New York or Los Angeles. That may seem difficult to believe, given the large
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In 2018, the world needs documentaries more than ever, yet doc-makers frequently find themselves under-resourced and isolated. Space for the larger
Documentary is a challenging art form. It can take you to challenging situations—war zones, harsh climates—and it can introduce you to challenging
Perhaps it is not surprising that in a community so deeply rooted in social issue activism and environmental concerns, the word "sustainability" would
During every phase of production, documentary filmmakers are required to articulate their expansive artistic vision and months or years of work in a
When the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to money in political campaigns, New Jersey-based director Kimberly Reed
When I was a sophomore in college, I saw Roger & Me, Michael Moore's moving and often darkly comedic romp through General Motors' exodus from Moore's
Can documentary filmmaking be taught? Like most art forms, it requires more than just technical skill. The curiosity—and in many cases, obsession—that
Among the early stakeholders in your documentary career are your teachers—whether at the high school level, to provide that crucial early spark of
Student interest in college courses focusing on documentary media has never been higher. Why? Certainly, "documenting" their lives via Instagram and