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Research: In Search of the Truth
A few quick tips for when you conduct
research for your documentary.
Using
Documentary Techniques to Craft Stories
How-to craft stories, documentary techniques,
structuring of story, documentary filmmaking tips, documentary
tips, writing tips, ENG style production, conducting research,
shooting interviews, editing long form, television journalism,
narrative filmmakers, film industry trends, documentary-style
production.
The
Art of the Documentary Interview
How to elicit a story from your interviewee
for a documentary interview. |
Actress
Parker Posey Talks About Her Battle with Lyme Disease In Support
of New Documentary, "Rethinking Cancer"
The new documentary tracks the experiences
of five patients, four with cancer and one with Lyme disease, who
took alternative means including nutrition and detoxification and
have remained disease-free for up to 35 years. The film also chronicles
the 40-year history of New York City-based F.A.C.T., the Foundation
for Advancement in Cancer Therapy, which has led these and hundreds
of others to alternative treatment sources and practitioners.
The
#1 Grossing Concert Film in Worldwide Box Office History is Now
the Home Entertainment Event of the
Directed by Kenny Ortega, the Blu-ray and
DVD release will allow fans to go beyond the theatrical experience
of the film Roger Ebert called "one of the most revealing music
documentaries I've seen" with the two documentaries "Staging The
Return: Beyond The Show" and "Staging The Return: The Adventure
Begins," in which Michael Jackson is shown developing, creating
and rehearsing for his sold-out This Is It tour...
Producers
of Award-Winning Documentary "Obsession" Mark the Anniversary of
Mumbai Attack
"OBSESSION: Radical Islam's War Against the
West" documents the call for world domination and global jihad made
by Islamic leaders on a daily basis. The film features exclusive
footage from Arabic TV, as well as interviews with former terrorists,
and experts including Alan Dershowitz, Steve Emerson and Caroline
Glick. The film outlines parallels between Chamberlain's strategy
of appeasing Hitler prior to WWII, with the West's current attitude
of appeasing Iran and radical Islamists.
50
Cent Announces a Ten City Screening Tour of His Directorial Debut
Film, "Before I Self Destruct"
Inspired by 50 Cent's latest album of the
same title, "Before I Self Destruct" is a gritty 90-minute film,
written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent).
Tribeca
Film Festival Winner Chronicles Liberian Women�s Fight to Unite
Across Religious Boundaries and Bring Peace to their War-Torn Country
Passion River Films will be releasing "Pray
the Devil Back to Hell," an impassioned and uplifting film about
Liberian women's successful fight to end their country's civil war.
Filmmaker
Pamela Kray Produces Documentary Film Exhibition, "Essentially a
Gambling People"
Filmmaker Pam Kray produces documentary film
screening �Essentially a Gambling People� with exhibition.
New
Documentary on Painter John Marin Will Premiere in December
217 Films and independent filmmakers Michael
Maglaras and Terri Templeton of Ashford, Connecticut announce the
premiere of their new film about American master John Marin.
Nigel
Barker Premieres Documentary Generation Free, Highlighting the Global
Work of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Documentary Film Chronicles Foundation's Twenty-Year
Battle to Eradicate Pediatric AIDS and Create a Generation Free
of HIV.
New
Documentary "Rethinking Cancer"
This High-Definition, 56-minute educational
film introduces the public and the medical community-at-large to
a very logical and comprehensive concept of healing,...
Director/Cinematographer
Jerry Simpson Celebrates Unsung Sideman Steve Gadd in Documentary
Shot with Panasonic AJ-HPX3700 P2 HD Varicam Camcorders
Veteran Director/Cinematographer Jerry Simpson,
principal of production company Simpson Films (Long Island City,
NY), has recently shot a pilot for a documentary profiling drummer
Steve Gadd with the VariCam 3700, Panasonic's premier solid-state
P2 HD VariCam camcorder.
DuBose
Entertainment Chronicles the Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of
NFL Star Michael Vick in a New Original Docu-Series To Premiere
on BET
NFL Star allows cameras inside his rise, fall
and rise again.
Late
Night and Weekends Shoots 'Gap Born to Fit' Ad Campaign with Panasonic
AJ-HPX3700 P2 HD Varicam Camcorders
'Gap Born to Fit' ad campaign shot with Panasonic
AJ-HPX3700 P2 HD Varicam camcorders.
Ithaca
College Buys 20 JVC GY-HM700 PROHD Camcorders for School of Communications
Two units configured for advanced digital
cinematography.
3D
Entertainment Acquires Distribution Rights for 'Air Racers 3D,'
Flying Into IMAX(R) Theatres in Fall 2010
Principal 3D photography begins this week
in Reno...
3D
Entertainment's IMAX Theatre Underwater Film Trilogy Sails Past
USD 70 Million at the Box Office
'Dolphins and Whales 3D' presented by Jean-Michel
Cousteau hits the USD 15 million mark...
National
Park Foundation Announces Half A Million Dollars in Grants to Connect
Underserved Audiences to National Parks
Inspired by the forthcoming Ken Burns documentary
"The National Parks: America's Best Idea," a new grant program is
established by The NPF...
"Zombie"
Movie Sets 3D Premiere at Legendary Rocker Johnny Ramone's Memorial
Tribute
PassmoreLab Confirms World Premiere of 3D
Film will take place at Johnny Ramone's Annual Pilgrimage in Los
Angeles
New
Shocking Documentary on Lyme Disease 'Under the Eightball' to Premiere
at Michael Moore's State Theater in Traverse City, Michigan
Andalusian Dogs release new independent film
examining the heartbreak of chronic illness and uncovers conspiracy
and corruption in the often misunderstood world of Lyme disease.
Veteran
Cinematographer Steven Poster, ASC Shoots 'Tap Dream,' Dance Documentary,
with Panasonic AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorders
Celebrated Director of Photography
Steven Poster recently shot two pilot segments of a dance-centric
documentary, Tap Dreams, with Panasonic's new AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount
camcorders...
Warner
Bros. Digital Distribution Expands its Digital Film Library with
Critically Acclaimed Independent Films
By working with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution,
independent filmmakers now have access to one of the world's largest
digital distribution networks.
New
Documentary "Going On 13" to Premiere on Public Television
New documentary "Going On 13" to premiere
on public television. Four girls, four years and the change of a
lifetime.
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