Hot Docs Talks
Hot Docs Talks #3: Art of the Interview
30/04/07 15:23 |
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Hot Docs Talks 3: The Art of the Interview
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Originally Held: Saturday, April 28: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM, Innis Town Hall
Documentaries capture incredibly intimate, thoughtful, emotional and sometimes explosive comments from their subjects. Indeed, a good interview often makes or breaks a film. In this discussion, we interview several of the form’s best interviewers about their techniques.
Moderators
- Elle Flanders, Filmmaker, Graphic Pictures
Panelists
- John Zaritsky, Filmmaker, THE SUICIDE TOURIST
- Heddy Honigmann, Filmmaker
- Daniel B. Gold, Filmmaker, EVERYTHING'S COOL
- Jennifer Fox, Filmmaker, FLYING: CONFESSIONS OF A FREE WOMAN, Zohe Films
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Originally Held: Saturday, April 28: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM, Innis Town Hall
Documentaries capture incredibly intimate, thoughtful, emotional and sometimes explosive comments from their subjects. Indeed, a good interview often makes or breaks a film. In this discussion, we interview several of the form’s best interviewers about their techniques.
Moderators
- Elle Flanders, Filmmaker, Graphic Pictures
Panelists
- John Zaritsky, Filmmaker, THE SUICIDE TOURIST
- Heddy Honigmann, Filmmaker
- Daniel B. Gold, Filmmaker, EVERYTHING'S COOL
- Jennifer Fox, Filmmaker, FLYING: CONFESSIONS OF A FREE WOMAN, Zohe Films
Hot Docs Talks #2: First Person
23/04/07 18:26 |
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Originally Held: Monday, April 23: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM, Innis Town Hall
The filmmaker as "character" or "guide" or "activist" has long been a staple of the documentary form. This discussion with guest filmmakers explores several approaches and strategies for first-person filmmaking, along with its strengths and limitations.
Moderators
Geoff Pevere, Film Critic, The Toronto Star
Panelists
Alan Zweig, Filmmaker, LOVABLE
Debbie Melnyk, Filmmaker, MANUFACTURING DISSENT
Jamie Kastner, Filmmaker, KIKE LIKE ME
Bryan Friedman, Filmmaker, THE BODYBUILDER AND I
Originally Held: Monday, April 23: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM, Innis Town Hall
The filmmaker as "character" or "guide" or "activist" has long been a staple of the documentary form. This discussion with guest filmmakers explores several approaches and strategies for first-person filmmaking, along with its strengths and limitations.
Moderators
Geoff Pevere, Film Critic, The Toronto Star
Panelists
Alan Zweig, Filmmaker, LOVABLE
Debbie Melnyk, Filmmaker, MANUFACTURING DISSENT
Jamie Kastner, Filmmaker, KIKE LIKE ME
Bryan Friedman, Filmmaker, THE BODYBUILDER AND I
Hot Docs Talks #1: What Makes it Political?
22/04/07 16:20 |
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Originally Held: Sunday, April 22: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM, Innis Town Hall
Many documentaries, we hear, are “political.” What exactly does this mean? This discussion with guest filmmakers will explore the factors that make a documentary effective as a conduit for social change.
Moderators
Thom Powers, Documentary Programmer, Toronto International Film Festival
Panelists
Rick Caine, Filmmaker, MANUFACTURING DISSENT
Ricki Stern, Filmmaker, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK
Ayellet Heller, Filmmaker, STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Curt Johnson, Filmmaker, YOUR MOMMY KILLS ANIMALS
Originally Held: Sunday, April 22: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM, Innis Town Hall
Many documentaries, we hear, are “political.” What exactly does this mean? This discussion with guest filmmakers will explore the factors that make a documentary effective as a conduit for social change.
Moderators
Thom Powers, Documentary Programmer, Toronto International Film Festival
Panelists
Rick Caine, Filmmaker, MANUFACTURING DISSENT
Ricki Stern, Filmmaker, THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK
Ayellet Heller, Filmmaker, STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Curt Johnson, Filmmaker, YOUR MOMMY KILLS ANIMALS