In 2024, documentary filmmaking is more prevalent than ever. Documentary filmmakers play a crucial role in expanding our understanding of the world by shedding light on untold stories, marginalized voices,…
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At the core of filmmaking is the desire to tell a great story. Be it comedy or drama, horror, or fantasy, the filmmaker wants to take the viewer on a…
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Each April, we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. …
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For nearly fifty years, Earth Day has been celebrated worldwide to demonstrate a commitment to environmental protection. Originally, environmental issues ranged from cleaning up air pollution and acid rain to…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. New…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The Oscars…
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There’s no denying the growth in popularity of documentaries in the last 20 years. From Morgan Spurlock’s fast food adventures in 2004’s Super Size Me to the focus on SeaWorld’s…
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by Sanora Bartels When students ask me what’s the best thing they can do when starting out as a documentary filmmaker, I always tell them: “Join IDA!” IDA is the…
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Documentary films are generally far less expensive than fiction, but they do have a price tag. Luckily, funding opportunities abound for the documentary filmmaker. Crowdfunding is especially successful for documentaries….
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