1 / 7

Jeremy Sicotte's 5 Tips for New Documentary Film Makers

Jeremy Sicotte is an accomplished documentary film director and producer with a wealth of knowledge about what it takes to create great documentaries If youu2019re thinking about making your own documentary, chances are youu2019ve already discovered just how hard it can be to get the funding together. Luckily, there are lots of other resources available to help you achieve success with your documentary film. Jeremy Sicotte, one of the USA's leading documentary filmmakers, has put together a list of 5 tips to help any new documentary filmmakers out there avoid common pitfalls.

JeremySicotte
Download Presentation

Jeremy Sicotte's 5 Tips for New Documentary Film Makers

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Jeremy Sicotte's 5 Tips for New Documentary Film Makers

  2. there are lots of other resources available to help you achieve success with your documentary film. Jeremy Sicotte, one of the USA's leading documentary filmmakers, has put together a list of 5 tips to help any new documentary filmmakers out there avoid common pitfalls and learn how to make an impact with their films.

  3. 1) Choose a subject you are passionate about • Find a subject you are passionate about and it will make all the difference in your film. Spend time with the people you’re interviewing: Spend as much time as possible with those whom you want to represent in your documentary. It is important to get their perspective on their own story because they know it best. Give them space so they feel comfortable telling their story. Be honest with yourself and what skills you need: From fundraising to video editing, every project requires many different skills.

  4. 2) Research your film topic before starting to make your documentary • Before you start filming your documentary, it is important to do some research on the topic. Doing research will give you knowledge about what has been done in the past, the scope of your documentary, and where you want to be unique.

  5. 3) Put yourself in your audience’s shoes • Imagine the excitement when you’ve just finished filming your documentary and are about to show it to the world. You feel good, too, because it’s been such a long journey but now the film is done. But what if nobody cares? What if people shrug their shoulders at the end of your movie? Now imagine they care so much that they start crying.They jump up out of their seats, yelling and clapping. They want more! That’s how powerful documentaries can be. So before you release your documentary into the world, ask yourself: What am I trying to accomplish?

  6. 4) Work with what you have, it’s all an opportunity • Working with what you have might not seem as interesting as doing something creative and new, but it’s an opportunity that you can learn from. If you’re stuck for ideas, think about a friend or family member who’s gone through something difficult and tell their story!

  7. 5) Learn from mentors as you go • When you're just starting out, don't be afraid to ask the professionals in your field. Take the opportunity to network, and connect with people who have more experience than you. You'll learn by watching and listening, which will allow you to grow much faster. Find a mentor that inspires you, and let them show you the ropes from the ground up.

More Related