Alison Klayman discusses her new documentary, The Brink, a character study of Steve Bannon that spans a year. The Brink begins with Steve Bannon discussing the mechanics of Nazism and Hitler’s rise to power. He’s critical, of course — no political figure wants to be seen praising the literal Nazis — but the irony is […]
Explorations in Documentary
Documentary filmmakers consider why and how they tell non-fiction stories.
Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts on their doc For Sama
Besieged in Aleppo, Waad Al-Kateab kept filming. From her incredible archive, she assembled with British director Edward Watts the breathtaking and harrowing documentary For Sama.
Ep. 12: Hail Satan? featuring director Penny Lane
Episode 12 welcomes our first director guest to the podcast. Penny Lane discusses her new documentary, Hail Satan?, about the political activism of the Satanic Temple, with Seventh Row editor-in-chief Alex Heeney and associate editor Brett Pardy. About Hail Satan? Hail Satan? follows the rise of the Satanic Temple, a religious movement and social activist […]
‘Authenticity above all’: Todd Douglas Miller on Apollo 11
Director Todd Douglas Miller discusses his documentary Apollo 11 about the historic mission to the moon, sifting through archival footage, offering new perspectives, and getting the sound right.
Behind the Lens: Franklin Dow on the technical innovation behind the documentary Evelyn
Director of Photography Franklin Dow discusses his personal involvement in the documentary Evelyn and the complex camera rig he built especially for the film. Read our interview with director Orlando von Einsiedel here. Discover more illuminating interviews with documentary filmmakers with our ebook In Their Own Words: Documentary Masters Vol. 1, which you can purchase […]
Orlando von Einsiedel discusses his documentary Evelyn
One of the most eye-opening and subtle films about grief and suicide, the moving documentary sees the director Orlando von Einsiedel and his family talk about the suicide of his brother Evelyn for the first time. Read our interview with Evelyn cinematographer Franklin Dow here.