Documentary First: Conversations on Documentary Filmmaking

It’s part 2 of our series on cutting ties with the Girl Who Wore Freedom’s Distributor! We get an ongoing update about the film, European distribution and how Christian got into her relationship with her distributor.

DocuView Déjà Vu: Three Identical Strangers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7664504/ The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8488126/ Wild Wild Country: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7768848/

Today is the start of a new limited series of Podcasts about Distribution, expanding upon what we discussed in last week’s episode.

We get some updates about upcoming festivals, showings of the film and some unexpected technical hurdles.

We talk through the factors that went into the distribution deal coming to an end.

DocuView Déjà Vu: The Wolfpack: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2415458 The Go-Go’s: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11394468 Blackfish: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2545118

Today Christian gives us an update about "Grueling Glory", film festivals, and then we dive into a major update about the distribution of the film.

Then we get some updates about the "Brave Dutch", and then we dig into a very disappointing development for "The Girl Who Wore Freedom".

Today we talk through SRT files for films, the hurdles of working internationally with multiple companies, Dual Mono audio vs Stereo, airborne school, writing the next thing, and then dig into VO work.

We talk through equipment, getting started in the industry, practicing, and getting an agent.

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DocuView Déjà Vu - The Alpinist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11790780/ The Miles Davis Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319862/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Super Size Me: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390521/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Today we’re joined by Mindy Cook! We talk through the process of making a DCP file, getting it shipped to location for showing the film, backup plans, and traveling to France.

Then we dive into some of our favorite cinematography choices in film and television shows.

Mindy digs into the nitty gritty of what it means to be in the camera department on films, budgets, and equipment.

DocuView Déjà Vu- "Inside Job": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1645089/ "Blowin’ Up": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6828722/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 "My Octopus Teacher": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12888462/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 "Won’t You Be My Neighbor?": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7681902/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Mindy returns to talk shop behind producer-type work including finding a graphic designer, recruiting, and gathering support. Also, we learn Doc First's short, "Grueling Glory", got into Top 6 at Julien Dubuque Film Festival! Keep listening to hear how we connected a WWII veteran, Richard C. Rung, to being recognized for his efforts in Normandy. DocuView Déjà Vu- "Formula 1: Drive to Survive": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8289930/ "Generation Wealth": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5268348/ "The Kingmaker": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5105734/

Today we’re joined by Mindy Cook, a cinematographer, to talk cinematography!

But first, some updates about festivals, acceptances into film festivals, new places to watch The Girl Who Wore Freedom and then dive into some Patreon updates!

Then Mindy and Christian dig into Cinematographers, what Christian looks for in those team members, what a cinematographer’s relationship with the director is.

Team Deakins: https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/ Wandering DP: http://wanderingdp.com/ Filmmakers Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmmakers-academy-podcast/id1382924546 DocuView Déjà Vu- Jiro Dreams of Sushi: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772925/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Born to Play: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12615654/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Worst Roommate Ever: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8323702/

Christian’s back from some state-side travel, she recaps her trip, then we dive into some sad news, and some good news! Netflix delivers their verdict, we talk through next steps with AVOD (Advertising-based Video on Demand) streamers, airbus, and some special events after. Then we dive into "The Brave Dutch", people passing on the pitch, and what’s next.

My Darling Vivian: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7432980/ Generation Hustle: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11210524/

Christian relays her time with Flavie and Thomas on their trip around the US. They made new connections with the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, for developing a "TGWWF tour." Then Christian talks about taxes, veterans charities, DVDs, and future events in France this Summer. One of our next big projects is to develop a sizzle reel so that we can show investors what we are all about.

Café du Monde https://shop.cafedumonde.com/ National WWII Museum https://www.nationalww2museum.org/ Bob Ross Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14539744/

Thomas Neighbour and Flavie Bass of NormandyDiscoveryTours.com, jump on the podcast from Jackson, MS! Christian shares about translating the movie into French for a Normandy film festival and how Thomas tried out voiceover. Stay tuned til' to the end to hear Jeff Kurtenacker, our composer's, new ditty for "DocuView DejaView".

A French Village https://www.amazon.com/A-French-Village-English-subtitled/dp/B01BPRD9EU