Documentary Filmmaking

Resources to Educate Yourself About Anti-Racism and Race
June 4, 2020 | Documentary Filmmaking

Resources to Educate Yourself About Anti-Racism and Race

Throughout history, playwrights, filmmakers, authors and other creatives have used their stories and art to confront systemic issues and racial inequality. In light of the continued nationwide and global support…

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7 Films To Watch During SAAM
March 31, 2020 | Industry Trends

7 Films To Watch During SAAM

Each April, we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. …

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Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking Alum Pedro Álvarez Gales
January 3, 2020 | Documentary Filmmaking

Q&A with New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking Alum Pedro Álvarez Gales

While working in post production for two presidential campaigns in his home country of Venezuela, New York Film Academy (NYFA) Documentary Filmmaking alum Pedro Álvarez Gales realized that his true…

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5 Quick Techniques for Better On-Camera Interviews
October 18, 2019 | How To's

5 Quick Techniques for Better On-Camera Interviews

On-camera interviews with subjects are often key parts of a documentary film. They go beyond just simply asking your interviewee one question after another, however. Here are 5 quick techniques…

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6 Environmental Documentaries to Watch on Earth Day
April 20, 2019 | Industry Trends

6 Environmental Documentaries to Watch on Earth Day

For nearly fifty years, Earth Day has been celebrated worldwide to demonstrate a commitment to environmental protection. Originally, environmental issues ranged from cleaning up air pollution and acid rain to…

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Oscars 2019: The Best Documentary Short Nominees
February 15, 2019 | Industry Trends

Oscars 2019: The Best Documentary Short Nominees

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The Oscars…

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2019 Oscars: Best Documentary Feature Nominees
February 15, 2019 | Industry Trends

2019 Oscars: Best Documentary Feature Nominees

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. New…

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When is it Right to Expand Your Documentary to a Docuseries?
October 26, 2018 | Industry Trends

When is it Right to Expand Your Documentary to a Docuseries?

There’s no denying the growth in popularity of documentaries in the last 20 years. From Morgan Spurlock’s fast food adventures in 2004’s Super Size Me to the focus on SeaWorld’s…

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IDA: Window to the World of Filmmaking
March 2, 2018 | Industry Trends

IDA: Window to the World of Filmmaking

by Sanora Bartels When students ask me what’s the best thing they can do when starting out as a documentary filmmaker, I always tell them: “Join IDA!” IDA is the…

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