The process of creating a documentary film begins by identifying a powerful idea that resonates with the filmmaker. This unique idea is recognized by its ability to provoke an emotional response and a significant impact on the author. The film emerges from a variety of sources: a person, an event, a finding or a reflection. The motivation for transforming this idea into a film can be personal, creative or political, prompting the filmmaker to share his or her unique vision of the world with potential viewers.
ProfilesAddress Production
The Encounter with the Idea
- How do you recognize when an idea is powerful?
- Why does it have the traits to become a film?
- What makes it unique and valuable?
The Source, the Spark
- What drives your film: a person, an event, a discovery, a concept, a problem, or a reflection?
- How do you arrive/have you arrived at that source, and what does it bring to the film?
The Engine, the Motivation
- Why transform the idea into a film?
- What drives you—personally, creatively, and/or politically?
- Why share it?
