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May 20, SCARS: An insight into The Hungarian Uprising | A Short Documentary

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:56:59 GMT

Hi, I’m Jake, I’m 19, and this is my debut documentary revolving around the topic ‘The Hungarian Uprising’. The documentary explores the mind of an aged

May 20, 12 Months and A Dream | Documentary Idea

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:21:42 GMT

For children born in the west, Dreams, Money and Success are never far away. The potential given to each individual child is immense but very few realize

May 19, Free Bonus: Documentary Fundraising Check List

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:42:57 GMT

You may be surprised to know there are many ways to raise money for your documentary. We've created a comprehensive fundraising check-list to help you stay on track with your fundraising efforts. It's a FREE bonus item as part of the Documentary Fundraising Tool Kit. Learn more about the Documentary Fundraising Tool Kit and how to get your free copy of the Documentary Fundraising Check List (plus other free bonuses!).

May 18, Video Projection | How To Project Video Without A Delay

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:57:44 GMT

Visitor Question: Hi there. I have been working on a video project for my church, however we have encountered a problem. We would like to be able to use

May 18, Interview With Filmmaker Jeffrey Farrell | IMAX, Discovery

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:54 GMT

Jeffrey Farrell jumps out of airplanes, hangs off cliffs and takes his camera underwater to get the most spectacular shots he can for films, documentaries and television. Learn how he does it.

May 10, Unwanted: Dead or Alive | Documentary Idea

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:16:37 GMT

May 10, 2013 - As a young girl, I learned that I was adopted. Like many others before me, I am now on the quest to find my birth family. Through extensive

May 10, Vintage Film Gear | Video vs Film

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:47:13 GMT

Well after a disappointing loss of my Bolex Camera, I started reviewing and looking over my Dad's old Movie Film Cameras. Much to my delight and surprise

May 6, No Subject | Documentary Idea

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:08:16 GMT

No Subject Documentary Idea: A personal look at the compartmentalization of society and how our modern lives have turned our friends and families, those

May 1, Voices From The Waters | Film Festival

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:13:23 GMT

CALL FOR ENTRIES! Voices from the Waters 2013 - 8th International Travelling Film Festival on Water. Last date for submissions: May 30, 2013 Bangalore

Apr 30, Invisible Pain | Documentary Idea

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:26:00 GMT

There are so many people walking around in the US living a double life of pain and suffering of chronic illness and diseases, that they end up being referred

Apr 26, Watch Free Documentaries Online (And Get Inspired To Make Your Own)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:12:58 GMT

There are tons of free documentaries you can watch online. Watching documentaries online is a great opportunity to be inspired and learn documentary storytelling techniques.

Apr 25, Warriors Locked Up | Documentary Idea

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:37:33 GMT

My name is Daryl Talbot and I am 23 years old. I was in the army and then ended up serving time in prison for a violent offence. I want to make a documentary

Apr 21, Basic Documentary Structure

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:01:31 GMT

Documentary structure is often defined by the subject matter, but there are some general guidelines you can follow.

Apr 17, Documentary Funding Ideas | 12 Sure Fire Ways To Get Funding For Your Film

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:08:04 GMT

Looking for documentary funding ideas? Here are some of the most common ways to raise funds for your film.

Apr 14, Sticks and Stones Documentary

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:16:39 GMT

My Documentary Sticks and Stones replicates the lives of fellow students at my school. I chose the name Sticks and Stones because of how in that it carries

Apr 14, Cost of Living vs. People's Income Confusion | Documentary Idea

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:55:26 GMT

After my engineering bachelor's degree, I started working in industry for a few years while paying for loans and debt. My family is having mortgage issues

Apr 5, Documentary Question | Maintaining Full Creative Control or Not?

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:35:00 GMT

Question: We are at an impasse in making a doc, and the impasse comes down to creative control. Our subjects would like a 'can't live with it' clause in

Apr 3, Last Time To The Islands | Documentary Idea

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:23:40 GMT

I live in SW Florida and just north of the fabled 10.000 Islands and the Everglades. I have camped there several times by kayak. All gear, food and water

Apr 2, YouTube vs. Vimeo | In My Humble Opinion

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:23:24 GMT

April 1, 2013 - I am a video enthusiast based in Alaska and recently uploaded a few videos to Vimeo. My intention is to briefly share my experience and

Mar 31, Documentary Reviews | Explore, Share and Submit Reviews

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:30:05 GMT

Film critics wanted. Check out the latest documentary reviews and submit your own review! What documentaries have you seen lately?

Mar 30, Making Documentaries in Australia

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:58:13 GMT

Hiya, I have followed your newsletters for some time now and fully appreciate the trouble you go to in producing them. The Top 10 Documentary Websites

Mar 26, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:18:15 GMT

4th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival October 2 through 6, 2013! chagrinfilmfest.org The Chagrin Doc Fest is a five day celebration of the spirit

Mar 24, Conflict of interest when making a documentary

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:45:26 GMT

Question: I am producing a documentary about two good friends of mine who run an unusual restaurant in the desert. The director is concerned the friendship

Mar 24, Documentary Directing Post-Production

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:12:35 GMT

Ready to start writing and editing? Here's your documentary directing post-production check-list.

Mar 20, Documentary Directing | Pre-Production Check List

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:44:25 GMT

Are you just getting started on your documentary? Here's your documentary directing pre-production check-list.

Mar 18, Documentary Funding | What Is A Fiscal Sponsor

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:44:00 GMT

Do you need money for your documentary? In this free excerpt from the Documentary Fundraising Guide, learn "what is a fiscal sponsor" and why you need one.

Mar 18, My Father Is An Alcoholic | Documentary Idea

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:28:04 GMT

I want to make a documentary about my 45 year old father. He is a serious alcoholic and has been homeless most of his life. Living on the streets and out

Mar 17, Documentary Directing | Avoid These Top Five Amateur Mistakes

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:23:33 GMT

Documentary directing requires a great deal of planning, passion and persistence. Here are some top amateur filmmaking mistakes to avoid.

Mar 17, Site Map for Desktop Documentaries

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:12:15 GMT

A site map and quick reference guide to all the content on Desktop Documentaries. Browse articles and topics ranging from scriptwriting, video editing and filmmaking gear.

Mar 16, Stop Motion Videos | Cool Filmmaking Techniques

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:52:58 GMT

Creating stop motion videos for your documentary is a fantastic (and cheap!) way to give your project the "cool" factor.

Mar 13, Why Urban Kids Dismiss School | Documentary Idea

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:10:15 GMT

Documentary idea. There is a huge debate raging in the USA right now about school reform. There are a lot of ideas being thrown around; merit pay for teachers,

Mar 13, How does an independent filmmaker get their movie on Netflix?

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:58:01 GMT

Question: Hi there, I'm trying to figure out how to get my documentary movie on Netflix. Is there some kind of process to submit my film? Any guidance?

Mar 12, How To Make Money Online With Web Videos

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:16:19 GMT

Web videos are the future of the internet. Here are seven ideas to get you started bringing in the cash.

Mar 7, Submit a Review | Documentaries, Camcorders, Filmmaking Tools

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:30:18 GMT

Jump in and let us know what you think! Submit a review for your favorite documentary, camcorder, video editing software and more!

Mar 5, What Is A Documentary | Documentaries 101

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:52:22 GMT

What is a documentary? The documentary genre has radically evolved in recent years. Join us as we explore the world of non-fiction filmmaking.

Mar 4, What Is A Producer | Exploring Video, Film and Television Producer Jobs

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:55:31 GMT

Ever wonder: what is a producer? Here’s a quick description of the different types of producers in the video/film industry.

Mar 4, International Journalist's Network | Documentary Funding Grants

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:23:16 GMT

The International Journalist's Network provides a wide variety of opportunities for full-time, freelance, professional, semi-professional and citizen journalists

Mar 4, Series of Rare Medical Cases | Documentary Idea

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:42:36 GMT

Hi i live in Nepali, I am lit bit poor in English so i cant explain all but ma be pictures explain you, i have many ideas -interesting topics from Nepal,

Mar 3, Basics of Making a Documentary | 7-Steps From Start to Finish

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:39:23 GMT

Lights, camera, action! Learn the basics of making a documentary by following this simple 7-step process.

Feb 28, Top 10 Best Documentary Websites For Filmmakers

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:29:54 GMT

Our top choices for best documentary websites. Whether you're looking for the best filmmaking tips, distribution advice or latest documentary news, this list covers it.

Feb 27, Nepal Raute | Documentary Idea

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:22:25 GMT

My name is Manoj Shahi, I'm a Nepalese resident currently in India who has led and facilitated journalists and broadcasters through Nepal's political transition

Feb 26, Documentaries Online | Create Your Own Kick-Ass Documentary Page

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:56:16 GMT

What documentary have you made? Post your documentaries online and watch other documentaries and trailers.

Feb 26, National Geographic Camera Bags

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:29:09 GMT

We just discovered this line of video/photo camera bags from National Geographic. Love these! See more National Geographic Camera Bags

Feb 25, In Need Of An Entertainment Lawyer. Help!

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:43:13 GMT

Question: I've just been sent a very long 40-page contract by a production company looking for documentary filmmakers to profile in a new television reality

Feb 25, Should Filmmakers Self-Distribute Their Work?

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:11:06 GMT

Filmmakers have many choices for distribution, now more than ever before. There's online (video-on-demand) distribution such as Amazon.com, iTunes, Hulu

Feb 22, Just How Closely is Big Brother Watching Us?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:42:04 GMT

Documentary Idea: Huge data miners are tracking our every move, just how closely are we being watched? I think it would be interesting to begin with some

Feb 21, Possessed To Obsess | Documentary Short

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:50:56 GMT

This is a student documentary film directed by myself. It includes some of the obscure obsessions of my close friends. I wanted to get a feel for how passionate

Feb 17, Lighting for Video | Three-Point Lighting Diagram

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:43:40 GMT

If you’re ready to add some flare to your documentary footage, check out these simple and easy tips for lighting for video.

Feb 16, Documentary Funding | Basic Steps To Raise Money For Your Film

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:18:57 GMT

Documentary funding is often the biggest hurdle faced by documentary filmmakers. Here are a few pointers to get you started raising money for your film.

Feb 15, Producing A Documentary For An Academic Institution

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:30:01 GMT

Executive producer Steve Ellzey takes us behind the lens explaining step-by-step how he made a documentary for an academic institution.