School of Doc

Robert Kolodny developed a passion for film at a young age when he began experimenting with his parent's VHS camcorder. He shares his journey in the documentary world, his desire to direct a nonfiction film, and his acclaimed film "The Featherweight."  

A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film)

Haroula Rose, a filmmaker, shares her journey into the world of filmmaking and the making of her most recent film "All Happy Families." She fell in love with movies as a child but didn't believe she could pursue it as a career until later in life. Haroula emphasizes the importance of life experience and self-discovery in creating meaningful work. She also discusses the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the importance of being open to others' ideas.

Writer / director / actor Nadine Crocker discusses her path to filmmaking and opens up about her attempted suicide at 23. Nadine shares her journey to healing, which involved sobriety, therapy, and making her debut feature "Continue" which is based on her own experiences.   

A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)

Host David Altrogge sits down with Alex Buono to discuss the art of mockumentary filmmaking. Known for his groundbreaking work on DOCUMENTARY NOW, Alex shares insights from his early career, starting as a camera assistant, his time at SNL, and the significance of casting and technical precision in filmmaking. The discussion highlights the passion driving 'Documentary Now!' and the dedication of its creators to celebrate and spoof documentaries authentically.   A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)

In this episode, host David Altrogge (@daltrogge) sits down with documentarian Brennan Robideaux to discuss his debut feature BORN TO FLY about Olympic Gold Medalist Mondo Duplantis. Brennan's journey is truly epic. Despite facing financial struggles and industry skepticism, he pursued his no-budget passion through four years of filming and editing, emotional premieres in Sweden and the US, and eventually landing a deal with Red Bull Studios. His story highlights the importance of perseverance, dedication, and the emotional rewards that define success in documentary filmmaking.

A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)

Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed journalist Jon Ward to discuss his memoir Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation.

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A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes.

School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)

Host David Altrogge sits down with Clay Tweel, the director of Gleason, Finders Keepers, the Innocent Man, and Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults.  

A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes.

School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)

Host David Altrogge sits down with producer Margaret Bodde and editor/director David Tedeschi.  Together they make documentaries with the legendary Martin Scorcese. Their credits include The Rolling Thunder Review, Pretend It’s a City, and George Harrison: Living In a Material World.

A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes.

School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)

 

Today David Altrogge sits down with Oscar-winner Paul Hirsch.  And while he’s not a documentary filmmaker, he’s one of Hollywood’s most revered editors (we're talking Carrie, Star Wars, Ferris Buhlers Day Off, and Mission Impossible to name a few). He's also the author of A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away (which is one of our all-time favorite books about filmmaking).  Today’s episode is pure gold.  

A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes.

School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)

Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Measom to discuss the making of Sons of Perdition and Murder Among the Mormons. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes:  http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge