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How to Make Documentaries with Little Money - Insights from a Prolific Filmmaker

Film Courage via YouTube

Overview

Discover how to create multiple documentaries annually with limited resources in this insightful video interview featuring filmmaker J. Horton. Learn about essential camera and sound equipment, including the Blackmagic 6K and Zoom H4, and gain valuable insights into producing documentaries on niche subjects like Bigfoot/Sasquatch. Explore Horton's approach to balancing quantity and quality in documentary filmmaking, his writing process, and why documentaries can be more profitable than narrative films. Gain practical advice for aspiring filmmakers looking to break into the industry and understand the business side of filmmaking from an experienced producer who creates 6 to 12 documentaries per year.

Syllabus

Whats the cheapest documentary youve ever made
How do you write your documentaries
Why do you make more money off of your documentaries than narrative films
Final advice

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