Just because a documentary filmmaker has not gone to journalism grad school or worked for a broadcast journalism outlet, does not mean that the pathways to making investigative documentaries should be — or are — closed off. With the goal of demystifying and removing the intimidation factor from the process, this panel of experts describes how filmmakers can successfully embark on investigative projects, navigate obstacles and avoid potential pitfalls.
Just because a documentary filmmaker has not gone to journalism grad school or worked for a broadcast journalism outlet, does not mean that the pathways to making investigative documentaries should be — or are — closed off. With the goal of demystifying and removing the intimidation factor from the process, this panel of experts describes how filmmakers can successfully embark on investigative projects, navigate obstacles and avoid potential pitfalls.