Posts by Chris G Parkhurst
Sculpture, Breast Cancer, and Documentary Film with Prune Nourry
How does one combine the expanse of one’s artistic works and their personal journey with breast cancer into their first documentary film? This is what was on my mind as I spoke with French sculptor, installation artist, anthropologist, cancer survivor and now documentary filmmaker, Prune Nourry. Topics Discussed how Prune Nourry brought her approach to…
5 Tips for Making the Personal Documentary
Often times as documentary filmmakers, we will choose topics that are near and dear to our hearts, we have quite personal connections to these topics. So it’s only natural we choose to be a central part of our films and make what is known as the ‘personal documentary’. While some of the more powerful stories in…
Read Full Article5 Best Practices for Making Film Extras
When making film extras, you should be thinking of the five things we have listed here as you make your film. Remember, you are an independent filmmaker, and because of that you are going to be responsible for selling yourself and your film. Think of ways to be procuring extras as you are making your…
Read Full ArticleWhat You Need To Know About Your Fiscal Sponsor
Finding your fiscal sponsors for your documentary film is an important endeavor if you are looking to offer your donors a tax-deductible donation and obtain grant funding. There are so many criteria to consider when deciding which fiscal sponsor best fits you. After all, there can be many other perks and advantages to your fiscal…
Read Full Article5 Tips for Producing Your Docuseries
Producing your docuseries is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. It’s a journey that not all filmmakers want to take but it’s a great way to expand your documentary idea into long-form. Here are some tips on how to produce your own docuseries. Enjoy the ride! 5 Tips for Producing Your Docuseries 1. Killer…
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