Archive for the ‘Documentary Films’ Category

How do I get a grant to film a documentary about a blind camp?

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

I went to this camp when I was younger, it’s put on by the Society of the Blind. I would like to film a documentary film about it, help out the Society by doing it. I would need funds to purchase the proper equipment.

Maybe they can put you intouch with soem doners

Happy Thanksgivng http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmykFRHFUXU

How can I properly cite a documentary film in APA format?

Monday, November 9th, 2009

I have to cite a documentary for a psychology paper and I have never done it before. Does anyone have experience with this and know for sure? Thanks!

Lazarus, M., & Wunderlich, R. (Producers). (2000). Beyond killing us softly: The strength to resist : The impact of media images on women and girls. [Videotape]. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge Documentary Films.

Any really good Beatles Documentary Films?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

are there any really good beatles documentary films and if there are what are they called

I’d recommend the Beatles Anthology, the 90s documentary series of their career, made with Paul, George, and Ringo. Lots of amazing footage and interviews.

what is the best web site for down loading documentary films?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009


Interestingly, you tube. It has everything including white house videos from the white house.

what is the best web site for down loading documentary films?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009


Interestingly, you tube. It has everything including white house videos from the white house.

What is everyones favourite documentary films???

Friday, October 9th, 2009

i am trying to find some good ones

TOP 50 by vote on IMDb.com
1No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) 8.5/10 (1764 votes)
2Chagrin et la pitié, Le (1969) 8.5/10 (620 votes)
3Nirvana Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! (1994) 8.5/10 (419 votes)
4My Flesh and Blood (2003) 8.5/10 (442 votes)
5Nuit et brouillard (1955) 8.4/10 (1915 votes)
6Times of Harvey Milk, The (1984) 8.4/10 (591 votes)
7Promises (2001) 8.4/10 (627 votes)
8Hearts and Minds (1974) 8.3/10 (650 votes)
9Bowling for Columbine (2002) 8.3/10 (47331 votes)
10Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara, The (2003) 8.3/10 (5322 votes)
11Nema-ye Nazdik (1990) 8.3/10 (557 votes)
12Chelovek s kino-apparatom (1929) 8.3/10 (1767 votes)
13Ilha das Flores (1989) 8.3/10 (633 votes)
14Corporation, The (2003) 8.2/10 (4231 votes)
15Harlan County, U.S.A. (1976) 8.2/10 (426 votes)
16Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938) 8.2/10 (678 votes)
17Vieuphoria (1994) 8.2/10 (230 votes)
18Zapruder Film of Kennedy Assassination (1963) 8.2/10 (378 votes)
19Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) 8.2/10 (710 votes)
20Lektionen in Finsternis (1992) 8.2/10 (372 votes)
21Titicut Follies (1967) 8.1/10 (374 votes)
22Children Underground (2001) 8.1/10 (274 votes)
23Touching the Void (2003) 8.1/10 (5630 votes)
24Berlin: Die Sinfonie der Großstadt (1927) 8.1/10 (398 votes)
25Un coupable idéal (2001) 8.1/10 (579 votes)
26Why We Fight (2005) 8.1/10 (1906 votes)
27Mio viaggio in Italia, Il (1999) 8.1/10 (536 votes)
28Capturing the Friedmans (2003) 8.1/10 (4555 votes)
29Olympia 2. Teil - Fest der Schönheit (1938) 8.1/10 (457 votes)
30Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992) 8.0/10 (1050 votes)
31Murderball (2005) 8.0/10 (2722 votes)
32Stevie (2002) 8.0/10 (786 votes)
33Grizzly Man (2005) 8.0/10 (5197 votes)
34For All Mankind (1989) 8.0/10 (338 votes)
35Sound and Fury (2000) 8.0/10 (225 votes)
36Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972) 8.0/10 (1196 votes)
37Macht der Bilder: Leni Riefenstahl, Die (1993) 8.0/10 (461 votes)
38Powers of Ten (1977) 8.0/10 (204 votes)
39Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse (1991) 8.0/10 (3160 votes)
40Salesman (1969) 8.0/10 (491 votes)
41Sans soleil (1983) 8.0/10 (588 votes)
42Cane Toads (1988) 8.0/10 (321 votes)
43Zendegi va digar hich (1991) 7.9/10 (349 votes)
44Spellbound (2002/I) 7.9/10 (4394 votes)
45Inconvenient Truth, An (2006) 7.9/10 (3556 votes)
46Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election (2002) 7.9/10 (324 votes)
47Peuple migrateur, Le (2001) 7.9/10 (4108 votes)
48Rivers and Tides (2001) 7.9/10 (630 votes)
49Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) 7.9/10 (432 votes)
50Death in Gaza (2004) 7.9/10 (338 votes)

I liked these two, but not sure if they are actually Documentray films: My Brother’s Keeper, Story of the Weeping Camel

What Are Some Good Unbiased Political Documentary Films To Watch?

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009


No End In Sight

When a person films a documentary what are they called?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Like what is there job title?

Documentary Filmmaker.

Curious About Documentary Films?

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

I am currently in college and I am thinking of changing my major. I would like to get into documentary films (but not as a director) maybe as a assistant or anything else. I was wondering what the pay is like? How do I get started? and What job could I have dealing with documentary films besides directing or being in the camera crew?
Thanks so much.

The pay is bad. For most people, it never gets much better. Learn as much as you can about film and journalism. Look for work as a production assistant, researcher, etc.

Check out this book: http://www.amazon.com/Directing-Documentary-Fourth-Michael-Rabiger/dp/0240806085

It will tell you a lot about how documentaries are made.

can anyone provide me with some useful websites about the making of documentary films?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009


Wikipedia has some to check out as well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=making+documentary+films&sourceid=mozilla-search