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Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film200: Beadie Finzi & Judy Kibinge on DISCO & the Independence ProjectEpisode 200 is dedicated to the legacy of Jess Search, the visionary producer and co-founder of Doc Society. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Beadie Finzi of Doc Society and Judy Kibinge of Docubox in Kenya. They are two members of DISCO (Decentralised Independent Story and Culture Organizers), a network of documentary organizations around the world. They discuss the mission of DISCO and the Independence Project.Learn more at:Doc SocietyDocuboxThe DISCO NetworkIndependence ProjectSubscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices.On Instagram...
2024-09-2646 minPure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film200: Beadie Finzi & Judy Kibinge on DISCO & the Independence ProjectEpisode 200 is dedicated to the legacy of Jess Search, the visionary producer and co-founder of Doc Society. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Beadie Finzi of Doc Society and Judy Kibinge of Docubox in Kenya. They are two members of DISCO (Decentralised Independent Story and Culture Organizers), a network of documentary organizations around the world. They discuss the mission of DISCO and the Independence Project.Learn more at:Doc SocietyDocuboxThe DISCO NetworkIndependence ProjectSubscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices.On Instagram...
2024-09-2646 min
The Lonely Arts ClubThe Lonely Arts Club: Best of Series TwoAs we prepare to launch series three, we look back on the second series of The Lonely Arts Club.Series two was mostly recorded whilst the UK was under lockdown restrictions, meaning a lot of guests joined us virtually. And although the quality of some of episodes vary slightly, the series was still packed full of funny anecdotes and words of wisdom.Author, presenter & founder of Indian street food restaurant, Mowgli - Nisha Katona MBE. Nisha takes us through her journey of growing up in Lancashire and practicing as barrister for 20 years before...
2020-09-2953 minThe Lonely Arts ClubSeries 2, Episode 8: Beadie FinziThis week on The Lonely Arts Club, Martin McQuillan is joined by Beadie Finzi.Beadie is a filmmaker and one of the founders of The Doc Society (previously known as BRITDOC). Having worked in documentary for the past 20 years, Beadie is in heaven in her role at Doc Society – whose mission is to befriend independent filmmakers, fund great films, broker new partnerships, build new business models, share knowledge and develop audiences globally.On this week's episode, we hear how Beadie's journey began running amok on a Portuguese farm as her nomadic parents tried to find so...
2020-06-0953 min
Mothers of InventionEarth Day MinisodeHappy Earth Day! Today marks the countdown to Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020. Mary invites Susan Bass of the Earth Day Network onto the show, who takes us back to the very first Earth Day in 1970, and how it bears a stark resemblance to where we are at today. Mary & Susan look at the circumstances that led to a huge, nationwide effort by American workers, mothers and students, and how it encouraged President Richard Nixon to establish the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, Earth Da...
2019-04-2200 min
The Frontline ClubThe Lives of Others: Factual Filmmaking and Working with CharactersA panel of acclaimed documentary filmmakers come together for an evening dedicated to the art of character-driven documentary and working with contributors. Looking in detail at scenes from their recent works and discussing the various stages of building remarkable stories, our speakers will shed light on the delicate process of communicating the experiences of others.
From finding an extraordinary character and establishing a relationship of trust, to interview methods and collaboration, these filmmakers will discuss their approaches to exploring the lives of others. They will also address the ethical dilemmas that arise when working closely with a character, including issues...
2015-12-1100 min
Sheffield DocFest PodcastDangerous Storytelling: Documentary Filmmaking and the Safety of Subjects.The relationship between filmmaker and subject is a topic hotly debated by filmmakers, academics, and journalists. Methods such as undercover filming, encrypted communication and Skype allow filmmakers to reach individuals who may otherwise be reluctant to speak or difficult to meet in-person. However, unprecedented access to a compelling story can come with a risk to the individuals at the centre of the film. When the telling of a story has potential consequences, how can a filmmaker ensure the protection of their subjects? The panel members discuss circumstances in which the presence of a camera can be risky business.
2015-10-2339 min