I’ve made mistakes and felt lost on my journey to making documentaries, wishing someone had guided me. This podcast is my way of sharing lessons I’ve learned about documentary filmmaking and storytelling. Along the way, I interview Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA nominees and winners to learn from the best. I hope all of this will help you in your filmmaking career.
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I’ve made mistakes and felt lost on my journey to making documentaries, wishing someone had guided me. This podcast is my way of sharing lessons I’ve learned about documentary filmmaking and storytelling. Along the way, I interview Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA nominees and winners to learn from the best. I hope all of this will help you in your filmmaking career.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2025
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