Doc Book downloadsThe Documentary Film Makers Handbook
The Documentary Film Makers
Handbook contains over 110 interviews with top
doc industry professionals. We have asked them the
questions that you NEED the answers to. EVERY aspect
of documentary filmmaking is covered such as:
finding your subject, exploring the various doc
genres (from political to nature to IMAX),
budgeting, fundraising, broadcasters (including HBO,
MTV, National Geographic and Discovery), ethics,
interview techniques, archival footage, censorship,
organisations, crew, docu-dramas, production and
post, film festivals, and distribution (traditional,
grass roots and new media), survival AND a global
perspective that explores documentary filmmaking
around the world.
Included
are 24 inspirational case studies that take an in depth
look at some of the most cutting edge and controversial
docs from today (Control Room, Born Into Brothels,
March of the Penguins, Mad Hot Ballroom, My Date With
Drew, Dogtown And Z-Boys, Riding Giants, Why We Fight…)
Read how these present day intrepid explorers faced
everything from death and the extremes in Antarctica,
shooting in "Axis of Evil" countries such as North Korea
and Iraq during the war on terror, torture and
imprisonment in Indonesia, kidnapping in Colombia and
banishment from China. But docs are not all doom and
gloom. Follow the inspiring stories of children learning
skills to better their worlds, teenagers advocating sex
education in Christian right wing Texas and the genesis
of modern day skateboarding. Further, expert advice
comes from Nick Broomfield (Kurt And Courtney,
Aileen: Portrait Of A Serial Killer), Michael Apted
(The Up Series), Barbara Kopple (Harlan
Country U.S.A.), St Clair Bourne (Black Journal,
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand!) and R.J Cutler (The
War Room, American High). In addition there are
hundreds of useful tips, technical info, forms,
documents and websites in easy to read sidebars that
will save you time, money and gray hairs.
The Documentary Film Makers Handbook is a
continuation of the best selling series on narrative
film, The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook. Written by
Genevieve Jolliffe and Andrew Zinnes, The Documentary
Film Makers Handbook pulls no punches and is THE
ultimate guide to making your doc!
ISBN 082647988X
RRP £29.99
Latest Reviews of The Documentary Book...
...Directly transpose their tried and true
formula for movie-making guides to the world of
non-fiction films. Packing in everything you could want
to know about setting up, shooting and distributing your
work, this is the last word on its subject...
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...Whether
you're an utter novice or a seasoned veteran of the
nonfiction film genre, this massive compendium on the
nuts and bolts of documentary filmmaking offers a wealth
of information and insights. What's more, it's a lively
and engaging read, owing to the dozens of interviews
with documentary filmmakers...
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