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Tag: documentary

What the Face Reveals: From King Kong and Avatar to The Cage Fighter

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By Jeff Unay | February 9, 2018
By Jeff Unay | February 9, 2018

What the Face Reveals: From King Kong and Avatar to The Cage Fighter

The award-winning VFX facial artist turned documentary director explains how he used microexpressions as a storytelling tool in his debut feature.

My Friend, the Murderer: an Ethical Filmmaking Dilemma

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By Jade Porter | February 2, 2018
By Jade Porter | February 2, 2018

My Friend, the Murderer: an Ethical Filmmaking Dilemma

Jade Porter filmed Mario Saenz for her documentary Concrete Futuro. But now the skate star is in the spotlight for very different reasons.

Underrated/Overlooked: Theo Anthony on The Profit

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By Theo Anthony | January 23, 2018
By Theo Anthony | January 23, 2018

Underrated/Overlooked: Theo Anthony on The Profit

The director of Rat Film on Marcus Lemonis’ problematic but compelling reality TV show, and some uncomfortable truths about documentary.

Behind Enemy Lines: Documenting the Trump Campaign as an Independent Filmmaker

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By Daniel DiMauro, Dylan Bank and Morgan Pehme | December 22, 2017
By Daniel DiMauro, Dylan Bank and Morgan Pehme | December 22, 2017

Behind Enemy Lines: Documenting the Trump Campaign as an Independent Filmmaker

The directors of Get Me Roger Stone on the scrappy doc techniques they had to employ while making their film about Trump's longtime advisor.

Does a Documentary Have to Take a Stance?

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By Adam Bhala Lough | December 6, 2017
By Adam Bhala Lough | December 6, 2017

Does a Documentary Have to Take a Stance?

A film critic called me “irresponsible” for remaining objective to the highly controversial subjects of my new film. I have some thoughts.

The Power of Invisibility, or How to Play the Long Game as a Documentary Filmmaker

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By Oren Jacoby | December 1, 2017
By Oren Jacoby | December 1, 2017

The Power of Invisibility, or How to Play the Long Game as a Documentary Filmmaker

Oren Jacoby on a vital lesson taught to him by his mentor Ricky Leacock, and how it impacted his latest film, Shadowman.

Why a Psychology Background Comes in Handy as a Documentary Filmmaker

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By Barbara Kopple | November 10, 2017
By Barbara Kopple | November 10, 2017

Why a Psychology Background Comes in Handy as a Documentary Filmmaker

Barbara Kopple on how she approached telling the extraordinary story in her latest documentary, A Murder in Mansfield.

Collaborating with Ghosts (and Werner Herzog)

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By Erik Nelson | November 1, 2017
By Erik Nelson | November 1, 2017

Collaborating with Ghosts (and Werner Herzog)

Erik Nelson explains how his cinematic communing with the dead started with Grizzly Man, and continues with his new film, Gray State.

Negative Spaces: What I Left Out of The Confession Tapes, and Why

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By Kelly Loudenberg | October 26, 2017
By Kelly Loudenberg | October 26, 2017

Negative Spaces: What I Left Out of The Confession Tapes, and Why

Kelly Loudenberg, the creator of Netflix's compelling new documentary series, writes about the moments she had to leave on the cutting room floor.

What I Learned Making a Film about a Clinic for Undocumented Immigrants

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By Maxim Pozdorovkin | October 16, 2017
By Maxim Pozdorovkin | October 16, 2017

What I Learned Making a Film about a Clinic for Undocumented Immigrants

Maxim Pozdorovkin breaks down the lessons of his documentary, Clinica de Migrantes.

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