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Clinching That Documentary Deal Worth Millions!

How to "make" your own tv "fly on the wall" documentary that will earn you, its creator, not just thousands of pounds but millions of pounds?! Easy. Create the concept yourself! Locate a suitable environment and set it all up yourself.Easy?! Most recently on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom a rare insight into the lives of "Travellers" (most folk would rather name them Gypsies) and their weddings. Due to their group being incredibly tight knit and … [Read more...]

Presenting – Your Reality TV Show Or Documentary Film Concept!

Ok, so you've poured yourself over the monthly and weekly periodicals at your local newsstand. After careful research, you know exactly what your audience usually reads. You've spotted at least a half dozen ADS in those magazines and identified your first brand targets. The prospective brands match your concept for a reality TV show or documentary film and you know they want to reach your audience.What you do next is take the information from … [Read more...]

Pakistani documentary nominated for Oscar Awards

Article by Katrina Mughal Pakistani documentary nominated for Oscar Awards - Entertainment - Movies   Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Emmy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's latest movie Saving face is crowned with an Oscar nomination in the category "Best Documentary Short Subject" Saving Face is the story of two women from South Punjab who are victims of acid attack. "It's a … [Read more...]

How to make a documentary

Article by Jack Jones How to make a documentary - Sports Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us underwater documentaries can be difficult for the film, everything … [Read more...]

Acquainted with the Night: Documentary Film Review

Feature-length documentary "Acquainted with the Night" (Markham Street Films, 2010), is a brilliantly executed examination of how humanity explores, embraces and attempts to protect the night.  Shot in seven countries and eight languages, director Michael McNamara and co-producer Jen Recknagel analyze the universality of elements embodied in dusk to dawn traditions – curiosity and the quest to learn, ritual celebration, fear and adaptation, and … [Read more...]

Documentary Funding: The Fundraising Secret That Will Take You From Zero to $50,000 (and Beyond)

Let's be real. Fundraising is tough. No matter how good or bad the economy, no matter how wealthy the individual or how big the documentary funding pool for grants, individuals, foundations and organizations do not part with their money easily.So how do you inspire people to give up their cold hard cash? Ah, the million dollar question!Here's the secret that inspires giving and gets people to take action.Ask for the amount you need, state when … [Read more...]

Short Documentary Films

Article by Natisha Nel A Documentary film is a great way of exploiting cinema's potential for observing life. It is a visual expression that strives to document reality. It is also often regarded as a filmmaking practice, a cinematic tradition, and mode of audience reception. A good short documentary film in the form of a multimedia presentation can leave the most powerful impact on the viewer's mind. With time, documentary films have … [Read more...]

Making Documentary Films & Movies

Making documentary films is a challenging and rewarding career path. Too many documentary filmmakers fall into the trap of creating the 'talking heads' documentary where they simply interview people against interesting or artistic backdrops. However, this form of documentary film making leaves a lot to be desired. The bottom line is that 'talking heads' are boring to watch. If people are just going to speak about their experiences, then an … [Read more...]