Sarah Menzies laughs when she recalls the surreal experience of winning Best Short Film at the San Diego Surf Film Festival for Catch It, a documentary about French surfer Léa Brassy. “They said my name and I was clapping, looking around, like, ‘Who made Catch It?’”…
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Tag: documentaries
Tighten Up Your Interview Techniques
Interviews are often a key part of documentary-style filmmaking. Speaking with an expert or other person with intimate knowledge of the film’s main subject area can add substance, depth, and credibility to your film. Of course, if your project focuses on one specific person or group of people, capturing their thoughts and reflections is a key part of the narrative process itself.…
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Twelve Trail Tales
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, a key piece of legislation that helped designate and protect many of the trails we love. Today, there are over 1,000 National Recreational Trails, 19 National Historic Trails, and 11 National Scenic Trails across the United States.…
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Ten Great Adventure Documentaries to Watch on Netflix
Even though most of us would rather be outside most of the time, blissfully disconnected and far away from the glowing light of any screens, big or small. There’s no denying the pleasure of cozying up with a movie, especially on a cold winter night.…
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