# documentary filmmaker (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover documentary filmmaker. Page: Feed: --- ## How to Go Viral: Takeaways from the Mamdani campaign, Subway Takes & More _2026-08-04 · Rough Cut_ On this episode of Rough Cut , VC Executive Director, Sky Dylan-Robbins, talks with filmmaker Anthony DiMieri about his unconventional path across nonfiction, fiction, and political campaigns. They discuss Anthony's projects, including Subway Takes and Keep the Meter Running, which blend documentary storytelling, comedy, and social media to reach audiences where they are, as well as his iconic… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/19594460-how-to-go-viral-takeaways-from-the-mamdani-campaign-subway-takes-more.mp3) ## [David Bolen Shares a Cinematography Masterclass](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/David-Bolen-Shares-a-Cinematography-Masterclass-e3liqdu) _2026-07-02 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ Documentary filmmaker Matthew Meredith has an authentic chat with David Bolen, the iconic, modern DP that's created a style all his own.David Bolen is an award-winning cinematographer based out of Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his international work on feature films, television and documentaries. David was cinematographer for the feature documentary "Some Kind of Heaven" which… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/122300286/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F8f56c682-2212-fc22-6f52-f36d61bc972e.mp3) ## Changing the Frame: Equity, Empathy, and the Global Documentary Culture _2026-06-02 · Rough Cut_ Leonard Cortana, the Inclusion Program and Strategic Partnerships Manager at EURODOC joins Rough Cut , with guest host Keisha Knight, founder of Sentient.Art.Film and Solidarity Media Network, for a wide-ranging conversation on documentary filmmaking, collective care, and the future of global nonfiction storytelling. Leonard reflects on how documentaries can serve as tools for restorative justice,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/19277302-changing-the-frame-equity-empathy-and-the-global-documentary-culture.mp3) ## A Mile From Home: Reporting in Minneapolis with Katie G. Nelson _2026-05-05 · Rough Cut_ In this episode of Rough Cut, we explore the powerful intersection of professional duty and personal history with Emmy-nominated journalist Katie G. Nelson. After more than a decade reporting on conflict and human rights across East Africa, Katie found herself back in her hometown of Minneapolis just as it became the epicenter of a global movement. We dive into the importance of local journalism… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/19124561-a-mile-from-home-reporting-in-minneapolis-with-katie-g-nelson.mp3) ## Raney Aronson-Rath Reflects On Ten Years Leading Frontline _2026-03-10 · Rough Cut_ In this compelling episode of Rough Cut , esteemed journalist and VC Board member Kevin Merida, former Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times, sits down with the visionary Executive Producer and Editor-in-Chief of PBS Frontline , Raney Aronson-Rath, to explore the profound responsibility of documenting history as it unfolds. The 2024 Oscar-winning 20 Days in Mariupol anchors Raney’s reflections… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/18818946-raney-aronson-rath-reflects-on-ten-years-leading-frontline.mp3) ## The Art of Resistance: Navigating Scarcity and Chaos in Latin American Cinema _2026-02-17 · Rough Cut_ In this episode of Rough Cut , guest host Andrea Arauz sits down with Mexican filmmaker and SSP fellow Viviana Zuñiga to deconstruct the evolving identity of Latin American film. The two discuss the "guerrilla mode" of production—the art of fulfilling every role to bring a dream to life with limited resources. Viviana shares how her work is inspired by the "beauty in the wound" found in the films… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/18679199-the-art-of-resistance-navigating-scarcity-and-chaos-in-latin-american-cinema.mp3) ## [How to Direct Docs with Authenticity: Makayla’s Voice w/ Julio Palacio](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/How-to-Direct-Docs-with-Authenticity-Makaylas-Voice-w-Julio-Palacio-e3eggu8) _2026-02-02 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah de Leon sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Julio Palacio for a deep conversation about the creative, ethical, and technical decisions behind his Oscar-shortlisted short documentary Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World.Julio shares how his Colombian background and visual sensibility shaped his filmmaking voice and how he approached telling a story as… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/114885000/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-2%2F417275223-44100-2-302a97f7f13fc.mp3) ## [Dealing with Death, Psychology & Documentary with Ömer Sami](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/Dealing-with-Death--Psychology--Documentary-with-mer-Sami-e3earos) _2026-01-28 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ Would you choose cryonics if it meant a chance at life beyond death?In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah sits down with filmmaker and storyteller Ömer Sami for a thoughtful conversation about psychology, cryonics, and the emotional responsibility of documentary filmmaking.Ömer shares how his background and lived experiences shaped his creative voice, and how exploring cryonics became central to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/114699484/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F417029480-44100-2-f6bb9e63c5047.mp3) ## [How Motion Graphics ELEVATE High-End Documentary Storytelling w/ Kennon Fleisher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/How-Motion-Graphics-ELEVATE-High-End-Documentary-Storytelling-w-Kennon-Fleisher-e3eaq8p) _2026-01-28 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, Leah sits down with motion graphics visionary Kennon Fleisher to explore how thoughtful motion graphics help shape and enhance some of the most compelling documentaries and series streaming today.In this interview you will learn… How Kennon first fell in love with motion graphics What it’s like designing motion graphics for high-profile documentary and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/114697945/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F417025896-44100-2-adb24be5098.mp3) ## Intimate Narratives: Kristin Feeley with the “Holding Liat” team on Collaboration and Community _2026-01-13 · Rough Cut_ In this episode of Rough Cut, we sit down with the award-winning filmmaking duo Brandon Kramer and Lance Kramer. Through stories from their acclaimed films City of Trees , The First Step , and their Oscar-shortlisted feature Holding Liat , the brothers reflect on community, collaboration, and the ethical responsibility of nonfiction storytelling. Guest hosted by Kristin Feely, Director of the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/18496934-intimate-narratives-kristin-feeley-with-the-holding-liat-team-on-collaboration-and-community.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PoRnSbidRBWI) _2026-01-13 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## Best Seat in the House: Behind the Lens with the LA Sparks Videographer Alicia Ramirez _2025-12-09 · Rough Cut_ Step courtside with Los Angeles Sparks Videographer Alicia Ramirez! In this episode of Rough Cut, hosted by producer Lauren Mahoney, Alicia shares her journey from cinematography and film production to capturing the energy of the WNBA. Hear how she leveraged unpaid gigs to land her dream job, the pressures of being a one-person crew shooting everything from promos to practices, and the amazing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/18324003-best-seat-in-the-house-behind-the-lens-with-the-la-sparks-videographer-alicia-ramirez.mp3) ## Activism, Art, and the Business of Documentary Film with Jarod Neece and Nicholas Bruckman _2025-11-04 · Rough Cut_ SHOW NOTES: Documentary filmmaker Nicholas Bruckman, along with guest host Jarod Neece, senior programmer at the Tribeca Festival, take a deep dive into the surprising intersections between activism, art, and industry. From disability rights in Not Going Quietly to NFT art in Minted , and the surprising government power plays behind The Price of Milk , Nick shares how he navigates storytelling,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/18129233-activism-art-and-the-business-of-documentary-film-with-jarod-neece-and-nicholas-bruckman.mp3) ## [Ema Ryan Yamazaki on Directing Japan’s First Oscar Nominated Short Documentary](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/Ema-Ryan-Yamazaki-on-Directing-Japans-First-Oscar-Nominated-Short-Documentary-e39siqq) _2025-10-22 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ In this episode of Talk Doc To Me, we explore how Ema Ryan Yamazaki tells universal stories through a personal lens including her Oscar-nominated short doc “Instruments of a Beating Heart.” Ema Ryan Yamazaki is a Japanese/British documentary filmmaker with a unique perspective as an insider and outsider in Japan. After growing up in Osaka, she moved to New York to attend NYU and became an… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/110037274/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-22%2F409738499-44100-2-4dfbbd1ebe945.mp3) ## [Film School vs. No Film School with Matthew Meredith and Leah de Leon](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/Film-School-vs--No-Film-School-with-Matthew-Meredith-and-Leah-de-Leon-e39bb3a) _2025-10-10 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ So... Film School or No Film School? That is the question Leah and her business partner, filmmaker Matthew Meredith , are diving into this week. From how they fell in love to building Sundoc Studios , a documentary studio in San Diego, Leah and Matthew share the real story behind their path. No filters or fluff. They talk about how they each found their way into filmmaking, what those early years… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/109472298/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-10%2F409001084-44100-2-0ee295e02d00d.mp3) ## Trust, TikTok, and the Future of News with Ryan Kellett and Dave Jorgenson _2025-10-07 · Rough Cut_ In this episode, Rough Cut dives deep with journalist and video creator Dave Jorgenson, co-founder of Local News International and the mastermind behind the Washington Post’s unexpected TikTok success. Host Ryan Kellett unpacks Dave’s journey from producing YouTube sketches in college to pioneering a new wave of media literacy—armed with humor, a journalist’s commitment to accuracy, and a phone.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/17966552-trust-tiktok-and-the-future-of-news-with-ryan-kellett-and-dave-jorgenson.mp3) ## Trust Through Transparency: Rethinking Pay and Power in Documentary _2025-09-09 · Rough Cut_ In this episode of Rough Cut , Sweta Vohra and Emma Alpert from Multitude Films—an independent production company dedicated to transformative culture change through nonfiction storytelling—dive deep into how Multitude is building a values-driven model that prioritizes sustainability, fairness, and humanity both on set and behind the scenes. Key takeaways include: sharing production budgets when… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1002973/episodes/17792660-trust-through-transparency-rethinking-pay-and-power-in-documentary.mp3) ## [Build Your Dream Team for your Documentary with Cole Sax](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/Build-Your-Dream-Team-for-your-Documentary-with-Cole-Sax-e2vl8f2) _2025-03-03 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ Every great documentary starts with a vision—but it takes the right team to turn that vision into reality. Leah sits down with award-winning filmmaker Cole Sax to break down the essential steps to building a dream team for your documentary. With a career spanning collaborations with YouTube Originals, VICE, Google, Nike, and The Olympics, Cole shares insights from his experience directing World… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/99311522/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-3%2F395892726-44100-2-b88592ea08507.mp3) ## [The Highs & Lows of Finding a Job in Documentary with Devon Blackwell](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/The-Highs--Lows-of-Finding-a-Job-in-Documentary-with-Devon-Blackwell-e2t7iov) _2025-01-08 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ How do you navigate the documentary job landscape? Asking for a friend… Leah sits down with Devon Blackwell to chat about her time working at The New Yorker , how she handled layoffs, and her approach to using archival materials in documentaries. Devon Blackwell is a director and editor, a Sundance Ignite Fellow, and currently pursuing her Master’s in Documentary Filmmaking at Stanford University.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/96766175/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-8%2F392723051-44100-2-042ac9d7941f8.mp3) ## [How to Partner with Brands for Your Documentary with Anna Wilder Burns](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/How-to-Partner-with-Brands-for-Your-Documentary-with-Anna-Wilder-Burns-e2qprok) _2024-11-10 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ Sure, we all have our dream brands; but how do you actually land a partnership for your film? Leah chats with Anna Wilder Burns and they discuss how she and her team were able to raise $20K through brand partnerships for their original film ‘Beyond Normal.’ Anna Wilder Burns is an award-winning Cinematographer and Director who tells impactful stories about athletes, adventurers, and activists. A… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/94219476/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-10%2F389564219-44100-2-860b0a87484ad.m4a) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v7sI1lqoulKZ) _2024-11-10 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [How To Win an Oscar & The Business of Short Documentaries with Ben Proudfoot](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/How-To-Win-an-Oscar--The-Business-of-Short-Documentaries-with-Ben-Proudfoot-e2q74lu) _2024-10-27 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ What does it take to win an Oscar? Leah chats with Ben Proudfoot, the CEO and Founder of Breakwater Studios. Ben Proudfoot is a two-time Academy Award® winning documentary filmmaker and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Breakwater Studios, the home of the short documentary. Based in LA, he leads a team of 20 full-time filmmaking staff to create Oscar winning short documentaries. He was… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/93606014/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-27%2F388800369-44100-2-ed3f00e197c3f.m4a)