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The Spirit Level Documentary: The story so far…

The Spirit Level Documentary: The story so far…

Last year filmmaker Katharine Round set out to film The Spirit Level – a documentary outlining why a more equal society is better for all of us, including the rich. The project got off to a good start with a hugely succesful crowdfunding campaign. Here Katharine writes of her progress on the feature and shares a new clip. … Read entire article »

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4 documentary workshops at the Frontline Club

4 documentary workshops at the Frontline Club

Aside from the great documentary screenings it hosts, London’s Frontline Club also organise workshops for filmmakers and journalists on a regular basis. Here are four events we think you’ll like. … Read entire article »

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IDFA Bertha Fund announce first documentary selection of 2013

IDFA Bertha Fund announce first documentary selection of 2013

The IDFA Bertha Fund has concluded the first selection round for 2013. Sixteen documentary projects were selected from 306 submissions, hailing from such countries as Madagascar, Cuba, Egypt and Libya. … Read entire article »

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Meet your documentary match at Sheffield Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket

Meet your documentary match at Sheffield Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket

Yes it’s that time of the year again. Sheffield Doc/Fest is taking submissions for its high profile pitching format MeetMarket, giving you the chance to meet your documentary funder, buyer or mentor. … Read entire article »

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Craft of Documentary: Sound Masterclass

Craft of Documentary: Sound Masterclass

Make sure your sound recording skills are up to scratch and learn the tips and tricks from some of the UK’s best documentary practitioners as they discuss their work and best practice in the third  documentary masterclass by DocHouse, this time focussing on sound design and recording. … Read entire article »

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Filmmaker’s nephew crowdfunds restoration of Burroughs documentary

Filmmaker’s nephew crowdfunds restoration of Burroughs documentary

A famous cult documentary made with the help of the BBC, which was shot over a five year period to be completed in 1983, is now being restored by the filmmaker’s nephew, who is also making his own documentary revealing footage from the extensive archive his uncle left behind. … Read entire article »

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Some interesting documentary workshops for 2013

Some interesting documentary workshops for 2013

You must have noticed we love the Frontline Club. They host the best documentary preview screenings followed by (intelligent) debates and not only that, they also offer some coll training possibilities now and again. Time to start scribbling on those empty 2013 calendar pages! … Read entire article »

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