IDA: Window to the World of Filmmaking
by Sanora Bartels When students ask me what’s the best thing they can do when starting out as a documentary filmmaker, I always tell them: “Join IDA!” IDA is the…
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March 2, 2018 | Industry Trends
February 23, 2018 | Documentary Filmmaking
A Q&A With Conservationist and NYFA Documentary Alum Valentine Rosado
We are excited to share an exclusive email interview with biologist, conservationist, and NYFA Documentary Filmmaking alum Valentine Rosado. Check out his impressive work in Belize, his insights on documentary…
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February 8, 2018 | Q&As
A Q&A With New York Film Academy Documentary Instructor Denise Hamilton on Creative Circles Forum
New York Film Academy Documentary Instructor Denise Hamilton has made her career by producing incredible films on the history of Broadway. She is a member and Co-Chairperson of the Black…
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January 9, 2018 | How To's
10 Documentary Essentials
Today’s 21st century documentary filmmaker has more tools than ever available to them. The cameras are smaller and offer higher resolution. The audio equipment is smaller and hears better than…
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August 25, 2017 | Industry Trends
6 American Documentary Film Funding Programs to Consider
Documentary films are generally far less expensive than fiction, but they do have a price tag. Luckily, funding opportunities abound for the documentary filmmaker. Crowdfunding is especially successful for documentaries….
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June 30, 2017 | Industry Trends
4 Groundbreaking Documentary Films to Note
Most of us consume quite a lot of TV and Netflix, and we tend to think of cinema as a means of entertainment. But the visual storytelling medium of film is…
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April 28, 2017 | Industry Trends
How Netflix Documentaries Are Changing the Industry
It’s hard to imagine that almost 20 years ago, you could find a red envelope nestled in the depths of your mailbox. There’s a chance you’d rip open the small…
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April 21, 2017 | How To's
How to Reconcile Personal Bias in Your Documentary Film
Is your bias getting in the way of your documentary? In documentary filmmaking, your opinion can enrich your creation with information and insight, but it can also hinder it if…
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March 31, 2017 | Industry Trends
HBO Documentaries: Which Ones Make the Cut?
HBO is known for their premium television shows like “Game of Thrones,” “Boardwalk Empire,” and “True Blood.” But the network has also produced some riveting and chilling documentaries. HBO produces…
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