1st Edition
Purpose-Driven Documentaries A Field Guide to Creating Impact
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Now is the Time to Make a Short Documentary
Pre-Production:
Chapter 2 - Finding a Subject
Chapter 3 - Research
Chapter 4 - Communications With Crew and Changemakers
Chapter 5 - Crafting the Story
Chapter 6 - Planning Production
Chapter 7 - Ethical Storytelling
Production:
Chapter 8 - Paper cut
Chapter 9 - Filming
Chapter 10 - Interviewing
Chapter 11 - Approaches to Editing
Chapter 12 - Publishing & Distribution
Appendix 1 - A Budget
Appendix 2 - Gear
Appendix 3 - Fair Use Protections and Documentary Filmmakers
Biography
Robin Canfield is an accomplished storyteller, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. He co-founded Actuality Abroad and leads documentary workshops around the world, producing films that highlight the efforts of local changemakers. A regular speaker at festivals and educational conferences, Robin continues to advocate for a shift toward a more collaborative and cooperative approach in telling stories about real life.
