🌒 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…
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" If you want your film to reach an audience, you just have to do the legwork. " Sue Collins, host of The Documentary Filmmaker Podcast. It's done, it's happened! Conquering Breast Cancer is out in the world. In fact, it's out in cinemas across Australia right now! In this episode we're digging into how you launch a film, covering key learnings from Conquering Breast Cancer's release, including: -…
Funding challenges, finding great stories and getting your film over the line. All in the day of the life of a documentary filmmaker! I've been deep diving into the backstory of creating Conquering Breast Cancer, a film 10 years in the making to help you understand the journey in making a film. Along the way you've been hearing about many different aspects, but in this episode I'm taking you…
🎥 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 episode I'm picking up on the behind-the-scenes of making a documentary and sharing insights on audience building and how to connect with viewers on a sensitive topic like breast…
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 deep dive into the process of making a documentary, using the upcoming film "Conquering Breast Cancer" as a case study. The project, a decade in the making, is in its final stages of…
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 impact doc Conquering Breast Cancer which releases in Australian cinemas in June 2026. Its been 10 years in the making. So I’m your host Sue Collins, and I'm going to deep dive into the…
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 independent film projects. Have you ever tried to drum up an audience for your own projects? It's not as easy as it sounds. So Sue is sharing how to get into the driving seat and get…
“...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 special guest on this week's Moonshine Moonshot podcast. This ep dives into Mike's unique approach to directing, and how trusting in the filmmaking process can often lead to…
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 any production. A Production Bible is… well… “the” bible - it’s the gospel for your production. The production bible you create will be the ultimate documentation resource that…
“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 considered, but in reality, keeping things simple may just be the key ingredient you need to make things happen. Do you have a goal in mind but not sure how to achieve it? The answer is…
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-world change. From the importance of a compelling narrative to the significance of a call to action - Sue explores how impactful storytelling can go above and beyond the “entertainment…