Hosted by David Altrogge · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 33 episodes
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School of Doc introduces listeners to the world's most renowned documentary filmmakers. In each episode, host David Altrogge sits down with a world-class documentarian to discuss the craft of documentary filmmaking. A production of Vinegar Hill — VinegarHill.film
David Altrogge hosts School of Doc, a society show with 33 episodes published.
In this conversation, Oscar-winner Steven Bognar shares lessons learned on his filmmaking journey, discussing his early inspirations, the challenges he faced in his projects, and the importance of test screenings in main
In this episode, Lauren Stowell discusses her journey from a 16-year career at ESPN to directing Celtics City. Lauren shares her thoughts on the art of documentary filmmaking, particularly focusing on the importance of p
Filmmakers Carina Mia Wong and Alex Simmons discuss their collaborative efforts in making We Can Be Heroes. The conversation highlights the beauty of life and the art of paying attention to the stories around us. They sh
In this episode, Lizzie Gottlieb shares her journey from theater directing to documentary filmmaking, discussing the challenges she encountered along the way. She reflects on the importance of mentorship, the art of inte
In this episode, host David Altrogge sits down with Graham Willoughby, the acclaimed cinemaographer behind films like '20 Feet From Stardom' and 'Won't You Be My Neighbor.' Over the course of the episode, they discuss th
David Altrogge sits down with Brian Tetsuro Ivie to discuss his filmmaking journey and his films DROPBOX and EMANUEL. Brian shares his path from aspiring to be the next Steven Spielberg to discovering his true calling in
David Altrogge introduces a new show — CREATIVE FOLK — where he sits down with artists of all kinds to discuss their creative journeys. In this episode, acclaimed novelist Brett Lott shares his unconventional path from a
Robert Kolodny developed a passion for film at a young age when he began experimenting with his parent's VHS camcorder. He shares his journey in the documentary world, his desire to direct a nonfiction film, and his accl
Haroula Rose, a filmmaker, shares her journey into the world of filmmaking and the making of her most recent film "All Happy Families." She fell in love with movies as a child but didn't believe she could pursue it as a
Writer / director / actor Nadine Crocker discusses her path to filmmaking and opens up about her attempted suicide at 23. Nadine shares her journey to healing, which involved sobriety, therapy, and making her debut featu
Host David Altrogge sits down with Alex Buono to discuss the art of mockumentary filmmaking. Known for his groundbreaking work on DOCUMENTARY NOW, Alex shares insights from his early career, starting as a camera assistan
In this episode, host David Altrogge (@daltrogge) sits down with documentarian Brennan Robideaux to discuss his debut feature BORN TO FLY about Olympic Gold Medalist Mondo Duplantis. Brennan's journey is truly epic. Desp
Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed journalist Jon Ward to discuss his memoir Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation. . A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/
Host David Altrogge sits down with Clay Tweel, the director of Gleason, Finders Keepers, the Innocent Man, and Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbe
Host David Altrogge sits down with producer Margaret Bodde and editor/director David Tedeschi. Together they make documentaries with the legendary Martin Scorcese. Their credits include The Rolling Thunder Review, Preten
Today David Altrogge sits down with Oscar-winner Paul Hirsch. And while he’s not a documentary filmmaker, he’s one of Hollywood’s most revered editors (we're talking Carrie, Star Wars, Ferris Buhlers Day Off, and Mission
Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Measom to discuss the making of Sons of Perdition and Murder Among the Mormons. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes: http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrog
Host David Altrogge sits down with Oscar-winner James Marsh to discuss directing Man on Wire and The Theory of Everything. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes: http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge
Host David Altrogge sits down with Abigail Fuller to discuss directing episodes of Chef's Table and what lead her to move away from LA and start a farm in Virginia. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes: http:
Host David Altrogge sits down Oscar-winner Marshall Curry to discuss his films Street Fight, Racing Dreams, If a Tree Falls and more. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes: http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge
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