Dive into the world of documentary filmmaking with this comprehensive 90-minute video interview featuring acclaimed documentarian Patrick Creadon. Gain invaluable insights on various aspects of the craft, from taking your first steps on set to understanding the impact of cameras on subjects. Learn techniques for capturing natural performances, the importance of final cut, and the debate between self-editing and hiring an editor. Explore the financial realities of indie filmmaking, including Creadon's personal experience selling a film for a million dollars. Discover practical advice for aspiring filmmakers, including tips for making your first feature, lessons from Creadon's first three films, and the process of creating a movie about design thinking. Uncover where movie ideas originate, receive guidance for entering the film and television industry, and absorb Creadon's most crucial advice for documentary filmmakers. Conclude with a curated list of top documentary films for aspiring filmmakers and explore the potential of cinema to instigate global change.
Overview
Syllabus
- First Steps On Set As A Documentary Filmmaker
- How Does A Camera Affect A Documentary Subject?
- Best Advice On Getting Documentary Subjects To Be Natural On Camera
- Documentary Filmmakers Must Have Final Cut
- Filmmaking Debate: Hire An Editor Or Edit Yourself
- When I Sold My Movie For A Million Dollars, It Didn’t Make Me A Millionaire
- Filmmakers Who Expect An Indie Film To Make $1 Million Dollars
- Reality For Any Filmmaker Who Wants To Make A Movie By Age 30
- Best Advice For A Filmmaker Preparing To Make Their First Feature Film
- What My First Three Feature Films Have Taught Me
- A Movie About Design Thinking: IF YOU BUILD IT
- Where Does A Movie Start?
- Advice For Anyone Who Wants To Be In The Film & Television Business
- Most Important Advice I Have For Documentary Filmmakers
- Top 5 Documentary Films For Aspiring Filmmakers
- Making A Movie To Change The World
Taught by
Film Courage
