Purpose-Driven Documentaries
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-041-00341-0 (ISBN)
This text will guide readers from step one of the documentary filmmaking process through to the completion of their short documentary film in an easy-to-understand, very repeatable process they can use and build on for the rest of their career. Beginning with the best practices for conducting comprehensive research and carrying out pre-production, the benefits of interacting with and getting to know your subject are then explored through multiple perspectives. This leads into a step-by-step framework for telling the subject’s story, paired with real-life examples from film student projects overseen by the author, as well as example work such as Character Profiles, Purpose Statements, Interview Questions, and other references.
This is an essential resource for students and documentary filmmakers who want to get a clear and concise understanding of how to approach social impact documentaries.
Robin Canfield is an accomplished storyteller, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. He co-founded Actuality Abroad and leads documentary workshops around the world, producing films that highlight the efforts of local changemakers. A regular speaker at festivals and educational conferences, Robin continues to advocate for a shift toward a more collaborative and cooperative approach in telling stories about real life.
Introduction
Part I: Pre-Production
Chapter 1 - Now is the Time to Make a Short Documentary
Chapter 2 - Finding a Subject
Chapter 3 - Research
Chapter 4 - Communications With Crew and Changemakers
Chapter 5 - Crafting the Story
Chapter 6 - Planning Production
Chapter 7 - Ethical Storytelling
Part II: Production
Chapter 8 - Paper Cut
Chapter 9 - Filming
Chapter 10 - Interviewing
Chapter 11 - Approaches to Editing
Chapter 12 - Publishing and Distribution
Appendix 1 - A Budget
Appendix 2 - Gear
Appendix 3 - Fair Use Protections and Documentary Filmmaking
Glossary
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.11.2025 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 13 Halftones, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 720 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Film / TV |
| ISBN-10 | 1-041-00341-2 / 1041003412 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-041-00341-0 / 9781041003410 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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