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A Professional Guide to Creating Award-Winning Documentaries That Sell to Netflix: Pro Tips for Filmmakers documentary filmmaking Apr 11, 2023

Is there a recipe for an Award-winning documentary?

Hey!

There is a way to make a film that guarantees success. The problem is that you need to balance that with making a film you love to make. But...

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Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking – Everything You Need to Know To Make A Film documentary filmmaking Apr 07, 2023

How do you make a documentary film?

If you’re looking for an in-depth introduction to all things documentaries, buckle up – this will offer a crash course on the basics! I compiled a...

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CRAFTING A FULFILLING FILMMAKING CAREER: THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING AND STAYING TRUE TO YOUR VISION documentary filmmaking Dec 29, 2022

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING IS A TOUGH BUSINESS.

YOU HAVE TO BE PASSIONATE ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE HOURS ARE LONG AND THE PAY IS LOW.

BUT I'VE BEEN DOING IT FOR YEARS, AND I LOVE IT.

BUT IN THIS VIDEO, I...

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HOW TO GET PAID FOR YOUR FILMMAKING WORK documentary filmmaking Jan 17, 2019

Money is always an issues, whatever you do in life. This applies to filmmaking as well. When I started to make films, I did a lot of free and low budget stuff. It’s important that you do...

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HOW TO CREATE CINEMATIC LIGHTING documentary filmmaking lighting Jan 17, 2019

Mastering Cinematic Lighting: Insights from Director Jonny Von Wallstrom

Introduction As a director and cinematographer in the film industry, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of...

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Two of my documentary feature films Jan 11, 2019

THE PEARL OF AFRICA

"The Pearl Of Africa" is a transformative documentary that delves deep into the life of a transgender woman in Uganda, one of the world's most transphobic places. Through...

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Internet is the future of filmmaking Oct 09, 2018


EMBRACING CHANGE: PAVING A NEW PATH IN THE EVER-EVOLVING FILM INDUSTRY

Introduction

As a filmmaker, I have encountered my fair share of setbacks and challenges throughout my career. In a recent...

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Making A Documentary Without Money Oct 09, 2018

IN PURSUIT OF CREATIVITY: A FILMMAKER'S JOURNEY UNVEILED

Introduction

Greetings, fellow creatives! Today, I want to take you on an exhilarating journey through the creation of my debut feature...

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5 HUGE Filmmaking Mistakes to Avoid documentary filmmaking Oct 09, 2018

A DIRECTOR'S GUIDE TO AVOIDING COMMON FILMMAKING MISTAKES

Introduction

As a director and filmmaker, I have encountered my fair share of challenges throughout my career. In a recent conversation, I...

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