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Would Your Story Make a Compelling Documentary?
Most organizations describe their story as a resume, programs run, awards won, people served. That's not a story, that's a list of accomplishments. Here's how to tell whether your organization actually has a story compelling enough to sustain a documentary.
JD Freedman
Jul 116 min read
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How Long Does It Take to Produce a Documentary?
There's no single answer to how long a documentary takes; it depends on complexity, not runtime. Here are the real factors that affect the schedule, from pre-production through delivery, and how smart planning can shrink it significantly.
JD Freedman
Jul 116 min read
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The Ethics of AI in Documentary Filmmaking
AI can now do things in documentary production that were impossible five years ago, including scenes you couldn't have filmed at all. Here's an honest look at the considerations that apply to how I use it in my work.
JD Freedman
Jul 24 min read
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