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🌒 Welcome to The Documentary Filmmaker Podcast - great to have you here! Join us every week as we dive into untouched areas of filmmaking that go above and beyond conventional film school teachings. Your host, Sue Collins, will navigate you through the independent filmmaking industry, guiding you to amplify your craft and foster sustainable careers. With over 15 years of experience in documentary and impact films, Sue's expertise has resonated globally, captivating audiences through various platforms from Cinema releases, VOD, broadcast television and everything in between. Get ready to explore the constantly evolving landscape of indie filmmaking as Sue shares invaluable insights into the business while equipping you with tips and advice to produce films that make your intended impact and reach the hearts of your audiences, no matter where they are in the world. Tune in weekly to fuel your creative endeavours and boos
Sue Collins hosts The Documentary Filmmaker Podcast, a tv show with 123 episodes published.
🎥 Curious about the filmmaking process? Get a sneak peek into the making of the Conquering Breast Cancer documentary film and the vital conversations surrounding breast cancer. I'm your host Sue Collins and in this epis
Dramatic moments, high stakes, funding challenges and fascinating people. Just another day in the life of a documentary really! In this episode of the Documentary Filmmaker Podcast, I (Sue Collins) am your host as we dee
Welcome to season 3 of The Documentary Filmmaker Podcast. It's time to dive into the origins of making a documentary. This special edition series will take you deep into the 'How' and 'Why' with a case study of new impac
In the 97th episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, Sue is back with director and impact filmmaker Mike Hill. A slight twist this week, as it's Mike's turn to interview Sue, and the topic is building audiences for ind
“...one of the beauties that I’ve experienced in making documentary films over 20 years, is that what you get, is usually better than what you imagine.” - a little pearl from Mike Hill, Director, Impact Filmmaker and spe
In the name of lights, camera, action - and CUT 🎬 In the 95th episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, your host Sue Collins talks about the importance of clear comms and the Production Bible - the ultimate assets for
“Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication” - Leonardo da Vinci In the 94th episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, host Sue Collins discusses the beauty of simplicity; an art that is at times overlooked or not consid
In the 93rd episode of the Moonshine Moonshot podcast, host Sue Collins discusses the fundamentals that make a story impactful in filmmaking, and how YOU can use impact storytelling to create films that inspire real-worl
With International Women’s Day approaching (on Friday 8th March 2024 to be exact!) we thought this would be a great topic for our 92nd episode. Your host, Sue Collins, discusses gender equality in filmmaking and emphasiz
So - you've got a script, a vision, and the passion to tell your story - what next? The 91st episode outlines the importance of planning your production journey before setting foot on the set. That's so your film has the
Welcome to your first Moonshine Moonshot podcast for 2024! In the 90th episode, I'm (Sue Collins) reflecting on my own journey in the film industry, and discussing the different paths you - as a filmmaker - can take to h
The part 2 you've been waiting for all week!! Ok, so you may have just landed here and this episode is the second part of how to get views for your film. We all know that feeling of putting our heart and soul into creati
This topic is back by popular demand. And it makes sense because when you create a film and post it to Youtube, you want people to watch it! But Independent filmmakers didn't get into filmmaking to write copy so it's not
This week I'm talking all about consistency and debating if it's really that important to being a successful filmmaker? If you're like me then consistency isn't your strength, which feels problematic considering so many
This week host Sue Collins delves into the art of interviewing with special guest, Mike Hill. Mike's an award-winning documentary filmmaker and interviewer. Mike shares his experiences and advice for aspiring interviewer
Looking for ways to stay motivated and make progress every day? We all need a little boost of motivation from time to time, and in this episode, Sue provides some tips and strategies to help you stay inspired and driven.
This week is about the steps to go from freelance independent filmmaker to running your own show and building a sustainable career. Because what got you started isn't the same as what's going to get you to the next level
Are you producing a documentary film? You'll need to interview people, lots of people from all different walks of life. Interviewing can be something that people find as scary as public speaking. Something many people sa
Be adaptable and roll with the opportunities: One of the key lessons shared in this ep is the importance of being adaptable as a filmmaker. Sometimes, unexpected opportunities arise, like filming an unplanned interview w
In this episode, Sue dives deep into a topic that not typically covered in film school - the business of filmmaking. 🎥💼 Here are three key takeaways from this episode: 1️⃣ The Craft vs. The Business: While film school
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