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Rick, now that you're a member, and since you hardly need mentoring, let's continue these various conversations in their proper topics (Festivals, Shameless Self-Promotion, etc.).
Wed 18 Mar 2009
Wed 18 Mar 2009
Rick, now that you're a member, and since you hardly need mentoring, let's continue these various conversations in their proper topics (Festivals, Shameless Self-Promotion, etc.).
Wed 1 Apr 2009
Hi, I am a first time filmmaker who has been shooting a doc for the past 2 years all over the world but I didn't got clearance from any of the countries I was shooting in. The film is about a humanitarian building schools and bringing aid to children in impoverished regions. We shot in Kenya, Egypt, India, Nepal and Sudan. I didn't get any clearance because he has always taken people along to document the work he does and I was taking over that roll. Now however I want to use the footage in a feature length documentary about him, with ambitions of getting it broadcast and in festivals. Is this possible. Do all filmmakers get clearance from the countries they shoot in if they are hoping to get them broadcast or shown at festivals. Also the organization is a non-profit and all profits from the film are going back to the charity – if that makes any difference. Any help or even a point in the right direction of where to get advice would be great. Thank you.
Thu 2 Apr 2009
Hi all,
I am looking for input on acquiring archival rights, specifically when do you need to do so. I have about twenty different clips of archival footage (from old science reels I found at the Nat'l Archives to clips from news reports to bytes from two popular films) in my film that I don't currently have rights to. I have been assuming that I need to track down and try to get rights for all of this before I can take my film to festivals or think about any other forms of distribution. A friend recently said that might not be the case since they are all under 30 seconds and I am using them all as part of my critique/argument that they might fall under the Fair Use parameters.
I would love any advice on this.
Also would love to hear how folks actually go about securing rights,i.e. do you need it in writing from wherever it came from? Is there a specific legal document that you need to have them sign?
What would you expect to pay for say 30 seconds from FOX news?
How do the Fair Use guidelines work in reality? Does POV allow for them, for instance?
Thu 2 Apr 2009
Regan, your questions really belong in the Research and Archives topic. Graeme, yours go in the Legal Corner. We like to keep discussions in their proper topics so that we can find the info later more easily. This topic is really for Enthusiasts who don't have access to the other topics.
Thu 2 Apr 2009
ah, got it. i'll repost there. thx!
Thu 2 Apr 2009
and never ever double-post again ;-)
Fri 3 Apr 2009
Sorry Doug. I was only an enthusiast at the time I posted. I was unsure if I would qualify as a member. I did re-post in Legal after becoming a Member. I won't do it again.
Fri 3 Apr 2009
No worries, Graeme. That definitely happens. Regan, on the other hand, needed a good thrashing ;-)
Sat 4 Apr 2009
Edited Sat 4 Apr 2009 by Regan Brashear
hah! i got it, i got it...i've been "schooled" properly now, i do believe. no double (god forbid triple!) posts. be sure to read back in the threads. don't show excessive enthusiasm. don't praise Doug for fear of losing your mouth literally. if you feel the urge to curse, head to the PISS room or the Parking lot. Anything else I/we newbies should know? ;-)
Sat 4 Apr 2009
how are you? I'm in the process of trying to find funding for my documentary. Since my company is an LLC I was told i needed a fiscal sponsor if i wanted to receive nonprofit grants. I live in NYC and was wondering which fiscal sponsor was best with the least hidden fees. And also if anyone knew how i could find grants.. there are so many shady companies out there... Thanks!!
Sat 4 Apr 2009
In reply to Yixi Villar's post on Sat 4 Apr 2009 :
Yixi, try Arts Engine, they are the fiscal sponsor of the production company that I work for at the moment and we are really happy with them. (http://www.artsengine.net/fiscal_sponsorship)
Sat 4 Apr 2009
In addition to Arts Engine, other reputable fiscal sponsors for film include:
International Documentary Association
Filmmakers Collaborative
San Francisco Film Foundation (formerly Film Arts)
Documentary Educational Resources
and probably two or three others whose names I have inadvertently omitted
All fiscal sponsors will charge you fees, but they are not hidden. For some, you may need to be a member of the organization. Some may also have an application fee (and possibly a maintenance fee for year to year). And most will charge between 5-10% as an administrative fee for funds which come in to the organization. You do not generally need to live in the same state as your fiscal sponsor, but, if you are planning on applying for state grants, you very well may need a fiscal sponsor based in that state.
Sun 5 Apr 2009
Thank you Thank you thank you...I was looking at IFP and NYFA. NYFA charges a higher percentage but seems to provide more services ...and their in NYC where I am.
Sun 5 Apr 2009
Edited Sun 5 Apr 2009 by Doug Block
The IFP is close enough, Yixi. They're in Dumbo (right down the block from my office), and it's just a short subway ride from midtown Manhattan. It was a while back, but I wasn't impressed with NYFA when they sponsored my first film. Wheras I'm very impressed by the IFP as an organization. But you should speak to some producers who've worked with both firsthand.
Wed 8 Apr 2009
Edited Wed 8 Apr 2009 by James McNally
I just found out about a programme being offered by Seneca College here in Toronto called the Documentary and Filmmaking Summer Institute. It's an intensive 14 week course in doc filmmaking and the faculty list looks impressive (guest lectures by Alan King, Sturla Gunarsson, Jennifer Baichwal, etc.)
But, does anyone feel that these kinds of short intensive courses can really teach you filmmaking? As someone with a day job, this would require at best an unpaid leave of absence (and at worst, my resignation), so I'm looking for some guidance as to whether the filmmakers here think this would be worthwhile.
More info: http://scaweb.senecac.on.ca/prospective/programs/overview/programCode/DFI
Wed 8 Apr 2009
Probably a better solution than a 4-year college program. My feeling in general is that no one can teach you to be a filmmmaker. You can learn techniques and a sense of the job but experience makes a huge difference. Filmmaking is an art form and as such requires process.
Wed 8 Apr 2009
I think a lot depends on you, James. Some people learn best by hearing from experts and having the time and space of a classroom setting to experiment, work on teams with other students, and make mistakes without consequence. Others learn by going out and just start making films, either on their own with the help of a few mentors or by working on others' projects before tackling their own.
The faculty certainly looks impressive and 14 weeks seems more than feasible to work on a student documentary piece. But that said, I don't know if I would recommend quitting your day job to do this. Surely there are other educational programs which you could take at night or on weekends. And especially if your end goal is to become a writer or a publicist, you might be better off just working on somebody's film to get a sense of what's involved. I'm sure you can hear what a lot of these experts have to say on a panel at Hot Docs or elsewhere.
Wed 8 Apr 2009
Thanks, Robert and Erica, for your wisdom. I think if I wanted to, I could make contact with some filmmakers here and get some work on a film doing something, so maybe it's not so important for someone like me.
I guess the thought of "running off to join the circus" for 14 weeks sounded pretty good.
Sun 12 Apr 2009
I have just put up a documentary on funeral directing i made a couple of years ago.
I am looking for some feedback or ideas on where to go from here, possibly make an extended version.
Ideas and feedback all appreciated!
Thanks, claire
Wed 15 Apr 2009
Apologies as i know this isn't the place for this post but i haven't applied for full membership yet! I'll do it, i promise i will!
And this is a loooong shot I expect but i am scouring LA for Office space, nothing huge just somewhere downtown that is secure and has a few desks, power points etc.
Oh and cheap as possible!
Fri 17 Apr 2009
In reply to Claire Forgie's post on Sun 12 Apr 2009 :
Hi Claire – Just watched it, it's pretty good so far, i enjoyed it. In the opening scene with the guy taking the call in bed, that deep, donnie darko-esque ambient sound, did you create that? Or did i imagine it?
If you were thinking of making an extended version here are a few thoughts..
If you can do more filming It would be interesting to see some of the different funerals that people have whether religious or especially not so. What kind of unusual requests do people make? Items in coffins for example, the red wine bottle and the football scarf that are mentioned. If you could get permission it would be nice to see some of these things to get a visual. I guess access to actual funerals could be key, to see real people grieving death and celebrating life is usually powerful.
There is a mention of "the history of funerals" maybe that's an avenue to explore a little? Along with the change in law regards cremations? What about the guys that work there? What are they like when they're not at work? What kind of houses do they live in? Do they go for drinks after work? Christmas parties etc?
Oh also you show a framed portrait of an ancestor? Can you scan this and use in the film that way? If it's a family business are there photos of fathers or grandfathers that could be shown and talked about?
I found it pretty engrossing generally. I mean to see deceased human beings – i find it quite affecting, most of us have no experience of such things. I notice there's no music but maybe it doesn't need any...
Sat 18 Apr 2009
Hi all, I am new here and have not yet gotten to introduce myself. I am an anthro/film student at Columbia University in NYC and currently tossing ideas, scribbling in my journal and generally obsessing in thought around ideas for my first film. I was wondering if any one would suggest a good small handheld and would also not mind telling me what their choices pro's are, why they like their suggestion.
I have a PD 150 and still love it, but I was thinking of something much smaller...
Thank you!
Sun 19 Apr 2009
Wed 22 Apr 2009
I am feeling tongue tied. Every distribution workshop I have taken thus far has suggested that you call the programmer of the film festival that you have submitted to and strike up a conversation/introduce yourself. I keep picking up the phone and drawing a blank on what will be important for me to say, what will not seem redundant and irritating to someone who might get these calls all day long. Any suggestions?
Wed 22 Apr 2009
I think that advice may be overrated, Katinka. Personally, I've never done it without a specific question. You might, for instance, call to say you have an updated sample and is it too late to swap it for the one you submitted. Or even a new synopsis. And it is a way for to get your film on their radar. But I'd only do that if you actually have an updated sample or synopsis that's significantly better.
Thu 23 Apr 2009
Hi all,
any one knows where are the pitching forum for CROSS MEDIA or 360 degree projects in Europe? any help appreciated!
good work,
Thu 23 Apr 2009
Can someone link me to a good legal refresher on filming in the US and, if possible, Massachusetts? I'm about to embark on a large scale project here and I don't want to get unreasonably hassled by the man. Thanks!
Thu 23 Apr 2009
What do you need to know? An hour with a good entertainment lawyer – one specializing in documentaries – would probably be as good as any course.
Basically, you want releases for everything – if you're filming in the US. Individuals, locations, etc.
If you're signing a contract of any kind, you want a lawyer.
Fri 24 Apr 2009
Where would I get a good draft of a legal release to use people/places in my films?
Thanks already for your help!
Fri 24 Apr 2009
Andrew, I would highly recommend you get the book Clearance and Copyright by Michael Donaldson. It's geared toward the independent filmmaker.
Fri 24 Apr 2009
I am about to do a doc in Mexico. Any ideas of a good point person or company to help insurance against local hassles?
Fri 1 May 2009
Hello – I have a silly question can u all tell me if in the film world is the word "narrative" just used for fiction films?
Ive heard the word thrown around for both documentaries and fiction long form. I always though that the word 'narrative' just meant 'story' example: what is the narrative? (to me means what is the story)
Fri 1 May 2009
for better or worse, the term "narrative" is commonly used when referring to fiction films. obviously, we all believe that "narrative" should be able to equally describe a documentary; but in regular industry-speak, TITANIC is a narrative and HOOP DREAMS is simply a doc.
Fri 1 May 2009
Edited Fri 1 May 2009 by John Burgan
Narrative documentary – you might like to check out Sheila Curran Bernard's "Documentary Storytelling for Video and Filmmakers", also check out D-Worder Karen Everett's website
Fri 1 May 2009
Thank u both John and Christopher :)
Mon 4 May 2009
Does anyone know how much a 20-30 clip of a film like "Enchanted" would cost in order to be used for a documentary? I also wanted to use a clip from the show "Roseanne", I love Lucy, Leave it Beaver and other similar shows.
IMDB Pro doesn't have the video stock departments listed for Disney or the 5 major networks.
Also can someone like Disney prohibit the usage or referencing of their company's name or logos in a documentary that depicts them in a bit of an unflattering light? Do I need their approval?
I know the producer/director that did "Supersize Me" was able to shoot inside different McDonalds and use the McDonalds logo and his doc was against McDonalds – so I'm wondering how he got away with that.
Mon 4 May 2009
There's a short answer to this: get yourself a lawyer. You can be sure that clearing the legal side of satirical/critical films like "Supersize Me" takes quite a bit of time and money.
Mon 4 May 2009
It's also my understanding that McDonalds made a strategic PR decision not to take legal action against Super Size Me, judging that by giving the film additional publicity through a lawsuit they would do more harm than good for their business.
Mon 4 May 2009
Looking to start the research process on a documentary should I dive first into the library or is there a tried and true method to scouring through massive amounts of information. If anyone has any tips to share I'm all ears.
Mon 4 May 2009
Shyla, diving in in the only method I know of. Of course you might find Google more fruitful than the library to get a grounding in the topic.
Mon 4 May 2009
Hi, I am new to The D-word community. A teacher recommended I join. I am a Photojournalism student and am working with nursing homes for my student project. I am trying to find a model release that is basic, but covers the consent of caregivers. If anyone has any recommendations I would greatly appreciate it!
Fri 8 May 2009
so ive finished up my doc, and i need a score for it, its a doc on social workers dealing with children in grade school, any musical advise?
Sun 10 May 2009
tell me what you guys think of my first draft,
(make sure to press the HQ button!)
Sun 10 May 2009
Hi Dustan, your draft makes it very clear for me what the programme is about and what it aims to achieve.
I have three issues (all audio).
1) The music you chose for the draft gives it a bit of a "infomercial" kind of feel. I was not charmed by it, but wouldn't know immediately what other music to recommend.
2) the part where the voice of the main character overlaps with another scene of him talking confuses me as it seems that he's out of sync with the audio. It was great seeing him (not talking but doing the excersize with the string) and hearing his voice, but the shot immediately after it makes for a weird effect.
3) Do you think you can get rid of the audio overdrive (or whatever it's called), there's a few ugly bumps in sound.
Sun 10 May 2009
Hey Sahand,
you right, however choosing music has been one of the hardest things for me. Its hard to choose something that fits perfectly? not too cheesy but not to controlling over the video. Ill fix it up and bring it back up to this site, cheers,
Wed 13 May 2009
Can someone explain what the Fernanda Rossi – aka The Documentary Doctor ad on d-word is all about? and is it free?
Wed 13 May 2009
Edited Wed 13 May 2009 by Doug Block
It's an announcement not an ad, Diane. Fernanda is our guest expert for a special 5-Day topic on the subject of story structure for documentaries. It will start on Monday and be open to the general public (aka Enthusiasts), as well as to all D-Word members, and will be archived after the week is over. And, yes, it's free.
Wed 13 May 2009
that sounds fantastic
Thu 21 May 2009
Hi hi hi.. i was wondering if anyone has any feedback on FRACTURED ATLAS fiscal sponsorship program?
Thu 21 May 2009
Edited Thu 21 May 2009 by Jennifer MacDonald
Hi! I'm trying to break into the business working on documentary films. I currently work as a TV reporter so I have background in shooting, writing, interviewing , editing, ect but want to change career paths. How do I get a paid position working on films? I've gone through craigslist but haven't had much luck. Any tips?
Thu 21 May 2009
What is it you want to do in documentaries, Jennifer? Produce? Direct? Most folks just start out by making a film themselves. Another option is to try and find Associate Producing or editing gigs. It's actually pretty hard to answer that question.
Thu 21 May 2009
I'm having issues putting together a budget. I'm shooting with miniDV and editing with FCP and all the sample budgets I found have have a lot of things on the budget pertaining to film and renting avid equipment and such. Plus I don't understand some of the categories such as beta tapes, video 1' stock, video dubs ect...Help!
Thu 21 May 2009
Yeah.. I was thinking about making one while keeping my day job. I would want to do the writting, researching and setting up interviews and shots. I think that would be more the producer side? I think I understand that there isn't just a company that churns out films.. it's more a labor of love with money making jobs on the side?
Sun 24 May 2009
I've enjoyed this week so much. Thanks.
I would like to use a 70s theme song for my film. Do you know how I go about getting permission to use the song.
Sun 24 May 2009
There's quite a few companies (and freelance individuals) who specifically work on music clearances .. they're the best resource for clearing music.
Sun 24 May 2009
In reply to Jennifer MacDonald's post on Thu 21 May 2009 :
I think the best way to go about making a living with documentaries is to target one specific role, and hone your craft. You'll rarely make much money directing or producing docs, but you can do fine earning a day-rate as an editor/sound recordist/cinematographer... So I would focus on that, and make your own films on the side. Eventually, that part of your work will start taking precedence.
Sun 24 May 2009
In reply to Georgi James's post on Sun 24 May 2009 :
Be prepared how expensive this can be, especially for well-known hits. Check out this BBC guide to clearing music rights
Tue 26 May 2009
I would like to know a bit more about release forms for documentaries, for locations and for people.
To what extend are they really necessary?
I have tons of interviews with people who all agreed in advance (generally by email or over the phone) to participate in my film. They have a clear understanding of what the film is about. The fact that they do a one hour interview with me already proves that they are willing to participate, right? Some of them have signed release forms, other ones haven't (yet), simply because we didnt have any at hand at the time. should i contact all these people again and get them sign this paper?
Also, what about people who are in the shot (e.g. street shots, shots on conferences...you know, b-roll footage that establishes a location etc. surely it would be impossible to go up to every single one of them in the shot and get them sign a paper?
For you documentary makers out there, what's your views on release forms? I often find it rather threatening to the subject I am interviewing, to do an interview and then shove a paper under their nose with lots of legal terms. I think it can frighten a lot of people, even if you tell them it's just a pro forma document.
And what about logo's and advertisements that are in the frame, even in the background? does all these have to be cleared as well? Is this only needed for the US, or do European and Asian distributors and broadcasters also demand this?
looking forward to hear your views on this
Tue 26 May 2009
Stephan, I try to get written releases from everyone I interview and who may be in the film. Or if it's a quick spontaneous interview or scene, I get a verbal agreement while the camera is rolling before or after the interview.
I can't recommend this book enough, it has helped me tremendously: Clearance & Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television by Michael C. Donaldson. It's an essential reference book to have around.
Tue 26 May 2009
If you want your movie to end up on television or in theaters, you generally need to have a release from basically everyone in the film. You can use a very simply worded release that people will understand. So yes, I think you should get releases from everyone in the film. That is unless you don't intend on buying E and O insurance to show it publicly.
As for the b-roll question, you don't need releases for crowd shots. However if one person is singled out on screen for any significant amount of time you need a release.
As for logo's in the background of the frame, so long as you didn't put them there, you are good. Incidentally shot logos are generally covered by fair use, which means you don't need clearance. However if you intentionally put a logo in frame, that is another story.
Fri 29 May 2009
Hello all,
I am in the process of drafting various funding applications for a feature-length documentary currently in production and firstly I want to thank you for the amazing wealth of information you have all helped to create on the d-word. I have a few questions, however, that I have not been able to answer by looking at past posts.
1. Is it a good idea to reference other films in the proposal as a way to describe intended style, structure etc?
2. I know that some funders say they like pictures in the proposal, but is it ever not a good idea to put pictures? If you do have pictures, how do you usually use them?
3. Does anyone have experience with the Sundance Documentary Fund application? I am looking through their guidelines and they specify that they want a summary and then a synopsis. Do you know if by synopsis they are really looking for a treatment? (Is it ok to contact them and ask?)
I would really appreciate any input you might have.
Thanks a lot.
Fri 29 May 2009
Hi, Tsvetina.
1. Yes
2. Use photos if they're very strong and support and enhance what you're saying in the text. I'd wrap the text around them, but you can also put it at the top of your synopsis or treatment.
3. By all means you should call them. They're very nice and helpful and speaking to them will give you an opportunity to get your film on their radar (especially if you've found a good way to describe it in a sentence or two). Wait until you have a couple of questions, though.
Fri 29 May 2009
call Kristin Feeley or Win-Sie Tow. both of them (women) are extremely nice, and will answer any question you have about the application.
i was lucky enough to get a grant from them back in 2007, but when i applied, there was only a request for a "Statement of Objective" and a "Narrative Summary". there was no mention of a synopsis, which i basically folded into the Narrative Summary.
Sat 30 May 2009
Hi Doug and Christopher,
Thanks a lot for your responses. It helps to know that I am on the right track generally with the film references and the pictures. I was a bit confused before since, although in interviews representatives of the funds would say they like pictures for example, I never saw any in the "Example" proposals on the websites nor do any of them reference other films.
And Chris, thanks for letting me know who to speak to.
Good luck to both of you with your projects and I hope I can be helpful in return in the future.
Many greetings from Beijing,
Sat 30 May 2009
From Beijing, huh? Well, maybe you can become Skype buddies with the Sundance folks ;-)
Fri 5 Jun 2009
Next week, I will be in Washington, D.C. at a national conference where we have the exclusive rights to videotape the entire conference. Big names will be presenting, Ted Kennedy will be accepting a Legacy Award. In addition to taping the conference, we are hoping to get exclusive interviews. The problem is we're working with a broad release. We were informed by our lawyer that the language was so broad that no one of that stature would sign the release. Could you point me in the right direction as far as language used in such a release?
Mon 8 Jun 2009
I'm moving onto a new phase for CONNECT USA, my Connect Four doc. I'll be interviewing media analysts, think tankers, talking heads and news types to discuss/investigate the notion of the USA being a nation politically divided. I can find contact information for many people but some celebrities are more elusive like Janeane Garofalo. Are there any suggestions for getting a hold of someone like her?
we live in the same neighborhood but I just can't roam these streets forever...
Thu 11 Jun 2009
Tsvetina do you live in Beijing? I may end up in Beijing the first week of September and may have some questions.
Thu 11 Jun 2009
I've got a copyright question. I've found a a couple videos on youtube that I am wanting to use in my project on violence in youth sports. One of the videos was posted on a California newspaper youtube page. I contacted them to get permission to use it. Unfortunately they no longer know who the original owner of the video is. It is a video of parents going crazy at a football game.
The other videos are of the same subject matter but went viral years ago and it seems impossible to track down the original owner of the content.
I've read through The Code for Best Practices in Fair Use and it would appear that I can use it. I want to make sure everything we do is legal and I also want to give credit where credit is due.
Any ideas from the most knowledgeable keepers of all things documentary?
Thu 11 Jun 2009
hello, i have a question about which way to direct my focus within my indie film making career.This would all be under the assumption that the films are of good quality,well shot,directed and edited.
what would be the pro's and cons of two directions?
one being funding the doc's ourselves completely, then once completed pitching them to television broadcasters.
Two being to search for funding,and/or produce in cooperation with a broadcaster.
I have the general ability to go either way, neither is really very easy alas my inquiry, Thanks
Sat 13 Jun 2009
In reply to Marshall Burrgtorf's post on Thu 11 Jun 2009 :
I guess I should posted this in the archives topic. Sorry gang, I haven't been around for awhile. I got it straightened out though.
Sat 13 Jun 2009
No worries, Marshall, you'll get the hang of it. The important thing is you're posting again.
Sun 14 Jun 2009
I have a question about independent educational distribution. I have a copies ready to go of a 1 &1/2 hour film of an interview I did with Susan Neiman on her book Evil in Modern Thought. I'm very happy with it and it is in demand with a certain group of professors and philosophy students.
I'm building a website for it, but I'm clueless about the appropriate & practical steps to independently distribute something like this to universities and conferences. I have an endorsement from a professor who used the film at Loyola and I have been receiving requests for the film. I don't see the need to look for a distributor, but I may be wrong.
I have an idea about a price structure. For educational purposes, $1000 and individual copies at $30. Are there legal papers that someone paying the higher price to show in front of an audience will have to sign? Should I sell the personal copies for the much lower price, through my website? Does this lower my chances of receiving the proper payment from professors looking to use my film?
Any advice is so appreciated – Thanks
Mon 15 Jun 2009
My name is Elan Frank; I am a documentary film maker residing in LA.
I am now in the process of developing a documentary film on the co-existence between Jews and Muslims in Morocco and got to the sage of presenting investors with a business plan and production package, including a proposed budget.
I was wondering if anyone could refer me to samples of such packages/forms, what is essential to have in them, and a one-page budget sample form that is satisfactory to investors (I have my budget format, but it is in excel and very details, not something you provide investors. I am looking for a designed one page with the essentials.
Thanks you. I am glad to be part of this documentary family here in D-word!
Tue 16 Jun 2009
In reply to Monica Williams's post on Sun 14 Jun 2009 :
I just needed to do more homework – never mind my question – I realize there are no clear answers though I wish there were.
Wed 17 Jun 2009
Hi all- I haven't posted in a while. I've got a new series that I am writing up for the August deadline for the National Endowment for the humanities. Does anyone have any advice, specific or general, about NEH-specific grant-writing? Thanks, Rob.
Fri 19 Jun 2009
Hey guys, quick questions, im shooting a high school reunion with 300 people, and im using a panasonic dvx 100b. Firstly, what mic should i use? and secondly, what preferences should i shoot under? Maybe i could shoot with a slow shutter speed? idn any ideas?
Sat 27 Jun 2009
Hi this is Sudeshna here. I want to be a filmmaker and really keen on making documentaries. RIght now am working for a news channel. could you plaese tell me how do I start. Yes, I was told that I should start making videos and post it on websites. Could you please let me know how do i begin and which are the potential websites i should send my work to?
Sat 27 Jun 2009
Edited Sat 27 Jun 2009 by John Burgan
It depends very much on you, Sudeshna: what interests you? What's going on in your area? What stories do you want to tell? The website part is easy (you can use Youtube or Vimeo), but it's the work that counts. Are there any films which have inspired you?
Mon 29 Jun 2009
Hello John
Yes films that mostly deal with social and religious issues interest me. I have watched a couple of documentaries by Satyajit Ray whicb have insppired me a lot. Also this film called La Americana have motivated me to further explore subjects. I have also watched a copule of documentaries on Maoists in India. Well these are teh kind of stories that I intend to tell. Am making short videos( which i shoot with my handy cam and right now cany afford one due to financial constraints)but what i am looking at is to become part of an organisation that will give me good exposure. These of course are my views but i don't know how it actually works. Your seggestions please??
Tue 30 Jun 2009
ABOUT VIDEO ESSAYS that use docu-drama – Where do 'documentaries of the future' exist? A film that posits a possible future? Such a film obviously could be declared 'fiction'. Is there a genre of this type?
Hi all,
Does anyone have any advice/experience shooting Sweet 16 videos? I'm shooting one this Friday documentary style, so i won't be directing so much as just capturing the moments (and there's plenty of dance numbers and such to capture), but it's my first paid job as a documentary videographer and my first Sweet 16, and I know the family, so I want to do this right. I have experience shooting formal events with my cousin's wedding and a friend's wedding. However, I'm shooting this on my own, with a Panasonic DVX100a, and my journalistic instincts. Would you recommend a lav mic on the birthday girl if she would have it? I wasn't going to bother just to simplify. If i do direct at all, is there anything fun you'd recommend shooting with her and her "court" or her court alone? I can let the photographer take the lead on this stuff of course during the photo shoot, but I think it may also be good to have her close friends and family say/do something. Would you recommend I use a separate mic during the party for that? I have a RES50B. This is really a big deal for her and her family, and they trust me to do an amazing job. I know what they have planned for the day and night, and i plan to capture some behind the scenes, getting ready moments, and the excitement and fun. I also posted in the legal section to ask about a contract template just to protect myself (I've only done pro bono before). Other than charge my batteries and get close with the camera and shotgun mic, work my angles, am I forgetting anything? I also do mostly handheld so i'm thinking that a monopod vs. a tripod would be better. Lastly, if anyone can recommend a place in NYC to pick up a spare and relatively inexpensive DVX100a battery, let me know. It's going to be a long day.
Thu 2 Jul 2009
Craig, as someone who's shot well over a hundred weddings, I say don't fret too much. Unless you're a hopeless incompetent (which you're not), they're gonna love what you shoot, I guarantee it. Normal people aren't used to seeing themselves captured verite-style and it's always a hoot for them.
Technically speaking, I'd simply use a good directional mic on the camera (like a Sennheiser 416), get in fairly close as much as you can, and definitely shoot handheld. Screw the tripod. And I'd set up as little as possible, just be a total fly on the wall. But that's me.
Have fun and lotsa luck.
A few other related questions to my previous Sweet 16 post that i forgot to ask: I normally shoot my documentary footage in 24P on the DVX100a in squeeze mode. Do you see any issues with using that format for the Sweet 16 video? Do videographers at the formal events normally just wear a black button down shirt and slacks? When i was i shot weddings, i was actually in the wedding party so i wore a suit. And I am renting one of those light panels for the top of my camera for low light situations, but i haven't tested one out. Advice? Thanks again.
Thanks, Doug. I was hoping you would post. Now I'll stop my fretting. Thanks for the sage advice.
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Doug, I didn't get very far in "legal" on my contract template request. Can I ask how you handle getting stuff in writing? All I have now is a verbal agreement on the price. I feel like it would be good business practice to protect myself, on this job or when i don't know the family. Have a great July 4th weekend.
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Short question with a complicated answer: Have any of you guys ever filmed in Cuba? I figure before I start doing research about how to get permission to go to Cuba as a journalist from the State Dept., I could ask here, and see if anyone's got any experience with it.
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As you're already a Member, Brian, you can pose this question in the Production Topic. There are several colleagues who I'm sure will be able to ask your question.
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In reply to Brian Boyko's post on Tue 14 Jul 2009 :
Brian: you can email me off list and I'll give you my phone number, but the short answer is unless you have a letter from an accredited news organization that's recognized by the State Dept., you will not qualify for a journalist exemption to the travel ban.
Assuming you do not have relatives there, that leaves you the option of going illegally, or under the license of a humanitarian group. I can advise you on that, too. Depending on what you want to do, you will also have to fly under the radar of the Cuban govt.
In reply to Mark Barroso's post on Tue 14 Jul 2009 :
We considered that possibility, but isn't there an application process for freelance journalists?
"Free-Lance Journalism – Persons with a suitable record of publication who are traveling to Cuba to do research for a free-lance article. Licenses authorizing transactions for multiple trips over an extended period of time are available for applicants demonstrating a significant record of free-lance journalism."
If we can't get special permission, we're considering contacting BBC, Reuters, AFP, EFE, CNN, etc., to see if they could use some stringers in Cuba, work under their aegis, and film the doc in-between assignments.
I'll e-mail you off-list, Mark.
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Just a quick update: We had our meeting this afternoon with everyone on board. The producers didn't consider all the problems that we might have, and when I spelled them out, they realized that there was no way that they could pull off the movie with a reasonable chance of success at this time.
However, we quickly moved onto our secondary project, which will likely be an examination of Tango in Argentina.
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I would love to meet the performers who pass the examination. Take me with you.
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Unannounced is synonymous with ambush interviews. News people do this when they intentionally want to make people look bad. Making appointments is considered civilized and professional.
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Hey folks, I'm a young producer in the development stage of a documentary and I'm trying to get some data on comparable films for budget projection (DVD sales, Rentals, Negative Costs, P&A Costs, Domestic and Foreign TV, etc.) Are there any places that have this kind of information at a reasonable price? Anywhere that specializes in the more obscure documentary titles?
Tue 28 Jul 2009
You're asking about a wide range of data that is unlikely to be covered by a single source.
On the one hand you have production and post production costs, on the other you have projected revenue streams. Very different stuff.
About costs of filmmaking – these are roughly quantifiable. About revenues – these are much harder to know and depend very much on your film and all sorts of variables in the way it's made and released that you can't easily predict.
Suffice it to say that if you structure the project around the distinct possibility that your film will never be profitable, you are unlikely to be disappointed.
Tue 28 Jul 2009
Thanks James,
Ha ha, yeah we're well prepared for that un-profitability possibility, but the donors/investors would like to at least see what's been achieved with other similar films.
Obviously there's BoxOfficeMojo for theatrical grosses. I know that Baseline Research (http://www.blssresearch.com/) sells other data:
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- $50 a title (for expanded domestic and foreign TV)
- $70 for ROI reports
They have a pretty sparse selection of documentaries though. I just wondered if some company specialized in this kind of data for documentaries or smaller indie pics, but I guess not.
Fortunately, my particular film has some elements of marketability as well as some social objectives that might make it more interesting to donors interested in mideast peace and not in profit.
On that note, have any of you social issues filmmakers heard of L3C legal status?
Tue 28 Jul 2009
Unless you're proposing a reality TV like scenario (eg Supersize Me), I don't suggest going the investor route. You'll have to pay an attorney just to draw up the LLC and PPM – unless you already have an investor ready to throw in $100,000. Even if your film has some marketable elements, that by no means, indicates that it will be commercially profitable.


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By Elvia Kelly, Fort Stewart Public Affairs
FORT STEWART, Ga. - The groundbreaking ceremony for the Women, Infants, and Children facility took place on Fort Stewart, Feb. 10. The new facility will be located on W. Bultman Ave., near the veterinary clinic.
As fresh lumber laid in piles next to the decrepit modular facility paving way for the new WIC office, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey E. Phillips, 3rd ID deputy Commanding General, shared that the WIC program is an expression of the community's care for individuals.
"What is a community without the individuals," said Brig. Gen. Phillips. "This program itself is an expression of the community understanding in our heart the meaning of the words that we take care of our own, and the Army is known for taking care of its own."
The WIC is a nutrition program aimed to provide assistance to women, infants, and children. While a WIC facility is available in the city of Hinesville, the WIC clinic on Fort Stewart primarily serves the military community.
"It's good to have a "WIC facility" on post, so that you have those resources, especially for Soldiers and their Families who live on post," said Leah Poole, executive director of Liberty County Chamber of Commerce. "Some of them may not have the transportation to the other [WIC facility], so it's definitely a benefit to everybody."
The previous facility had many weaknesses. It leaked water from the ceiling and the windows, the AC system did not work properly. The halls were small, limiting access for large objects like strollers or even a desk. On rainy days, the facility seemed to be a constant target for lighting.
"The lights would shut-off and the AC kept going out," said Mary Ruth-Montoya, office manager at Fort Stewart's WIC facility. "We were like a lightning magnet. Lightning strikes kept happening. So we're all so excited about the new facility. It's the best thing that could have happened to me, the staff, and the Families."
While construction efforts are paving the path for the new facility, Ruth-Montoya and her staff are temporarily placed at Liberty County Health Department. They are scheduled to return to Fort Stewart's WIC facility sometime in mid June.
"Around mid June the "WIC facility" will be back and operational," said Deidre Howell, the administrator for the Liberty County Health Department. "In the meantime, while Fort Stewart's WIC services are shut down, Families are able to get their WIC benefits over at the main health department, which is in the building across the street from Hampton Inn in Hinesville."
When the new facility is complete, it will feature a clinic with wider halls, bigger offices, and a new parking lot. It will serve approximately 2,200 case loads.
"Our case load is about 2, 200," said Howell. "We see 2, 200 Military Families. The post was gracious enough to give us additional land, so we're able to expand our building capacity, see more clients, and actually have a really nice parking lot, too."
A major hurdle to jumpstart construction efforts for the new facility was funding. Efforts began in 2009, but not much could be done without the financial support.
"We started in late fall of 2009 working on the decision whether we wanted to put a building in the existing footprint," shared Howell. "We were able to negotiate a deal with USDA to give us special funding for a new facility on post."
As the ceremony came to a close, the decorated shovels, in blue and white ribbon, were dug into the ground, breaking the dirt where the new facility will be built. Brigadier General Phillips, deputy Commanding General, Col. Kevin W. Milton, Garrison Commander of Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield , the Fort Stewart WIC staff, Poole and Howell all participated in turning the dirt.


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Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) November 14, 2012 - California Gov. Jerry Brown recently announced signing a bill allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver licenses.
AB2189, helmed by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, allows the California Department of Motor Vehicles to issue drivers' licenses to undocumented immigrants, eligible to work under Obama's new administration policy. The Department may accept the deferred action program documentation the government provides as residency proof.
Cedillo has stated that the bill will ensure safer roads, with immigrants able to commute as licensed drivers. He said the bill and Gov. Brown's signature was a way to support public safety, more than focus on politics. A Brown spokesman stated that the unique status of immigrant students made allowing them to get drivers' licenses a sensible move.
While Gov. Brown is known for backing a comprehensive approach to federal immigration reform, and stated that federal agents should refrain from pushing local law enforcement officials to detain individuals for minor offenses, such as traffic offenses or food vending issues, he did not sign all bills across his desk; he vetoed AB1081. AB1081 was designed to protect undocumented immigrants from being deported if convicted of minor infractions. Brown stated the list of offenses in the bill was fatally flawed, as numerous serious crimes were not included.
"To date, law enforcement officials in California have processed deported more than 80,000 undocumented immigrants since 2009," stated Houston immigration lawyer Annie Banerjee. "Meanwhile, less than 50 percent were convicted of serious or violent felonies."
The "Trust Act" proposed that the state of California could "opt out" of areas of a federal program requiring local officers to run fingerprints on individuals arrested to see if they were in an immigration database, to check their immigration status, and detain them for potential deportation.
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World-caliber triathletes to invade Quassy
The Revolution3 Triathlon series returns to Middlebury and surrounding towns this weekend for the fifth annual Rev3 Quassy.
The pro Rev3 series sprawls across America in 2013. Bentonville, Va., and Knoxville, Tenn., hosted the first two events, and Quassy Amusement Park is the third stop on the 13-event tour.
The overall pro series champions, both male and female, earn a $25,000 bonus in prize money. At Quassy, first-place money is $13,000 apiece for men and women.
There are two races this weekend, starting Saturday with the Olympic Rev. The first wave hits the water at Lake Quassapaug at 7 a.m. for 32 miles of competition, starting with a 1,500-meter swim (0.9 miles), a 40-kilometer bike (24.8 miles) and a 10-kilometer run (6.2 miles).
The defending champions are Jay Calvert of Illinois, who completed Quassy in 2:15.25 in 2012, and Catherine Sterling of Massachusetts, who won in 2:19.03. The top locals were Naugatuck's Tim Steiskal (third, 2:16.36) and Cassie Maximenko (second, 2:24.16).
On Sunday, there will be the pro series Half Rev, which covers 70.3 miles, with a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a half-marathon (13.1 miles).
The past two men's champions are expected to compete. Australian Richie Cunningham, who trains in Boulder, Colo., won the 2012 race in 4:00.32, just ahead of South African James Cunnama, the 2011 champ. Cunningham's margin of victory was 12 seconds. Cunnama's bike threw a chain on the grueling Litchfield Hills course, and he lost 30 seconds and, ultimately, the race.
Cunningham has won two half-ironman races this year. He was 10th last year at the world half-ironman championships and finished 2012 ranked third in the world.
Another Aussie, Mirinda Carfrae, who also trains in Boulder, is the Rev3 women's defender (4:27.42). She won by a mere 17 seconds over Heather Wurtele of Canada. Carfrae has won three times at Quassy and finished second once. She is a former world half-ironman champion (2007) and ironman champ (2010).
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- Epilepsy doesn't stop 12-year-old running champion
- Wamogo star, now with Titans, chases big-league dream
- Palladino: Runners say farewell to a dear friend
- Tri-State baseball roundup for June 2
- Blake Morris misses in U.S. Open sectional qualifier