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The Director Series concludes on March 26
Just added --
Haskell Wexler!

Wednesday, March 26: a different kind of fiction? documentary roundtable
Documentary film: Is it reality unfolding on the screen or a narrative carefully manipulated to bring a point of view across? The documentary as a form of storytelling has been around as long as film itself, but during recent years it has experienced a major renaissance. As the popularity of the genre increases, the many questions and challenges that have accompanied the documentarian for years are becoming more public. Where do documentarians draw the line between being true to their subjects and creating a compelling story? This roundtable discussion brings together a diverse group of accomplished documentary filmmakers to discuss the ethical, philosophical, and practical aspects of their craft.

Lisa Leeman (co-director, Who Needs Sleep?), moderator
Joan Churchill (Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer)
Stacy Peralta (Dogtown and Z-Boys)
Haskell Wexler (Who Needs Sleep?)
Jessica Yu (In The Realms of the Unreal)
Marina Zenovich (Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired)

Networking receptions follow each evening's discussion—
a must for any filmmaker no matter what stage your project is in.

 

Learn your craft. Be inspired.