Documentaries: And How to Make Them

by Andy Glynne

Currently one of the most popular film and TV genres due to the success of Michael Moore, Supersize Me , and March of the Penguins, documentaries and the process of creating them are subjected to scrutiny in this guide, which comes with a bonus DVD featuring three award-winning documentaries discussed as case studies. Fans of the genre will enjoy a history of the art form and interviews with industry insiders and award-winning filmmakers who contribute their tips, tricks, and advice. Aspiring filmmakers will find advice covering the whole production process—from developing a concept to marketing and distribution. Details on the full range of current film festivals are also included.

Genres: Film

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Gleth]

As someone starting to use a video camera more seriously I found this book extremely useful, not just for all the lessons, tips and examples, but in the way the interviewees would explain something in a few words that gelled the knowledge being imparted in the chapter.

The book goes from planning all the way to selling your documentary, and is one I highly recomend to anyone who wants to learn more about the craft.

[Nativeabuse]

Great little introduction on how to create documentaries, and all that goes into the planning and execution of them.