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Doc Talk: A Deadline and Nō Studios Podcast

Deadline Hollywood
Documentary Filmmaking
Documentary Films
Sundance Film Festival
Documentary Film
No Other Land
Netflix
Black Box Diaries
Social Media
International Documentary Festival Amsterdam
Academy Awards
Documentaries
Film Festivals
Frida
Los Angeles Wildfires
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
The Beatles
James Carville
IDA Documentary Awards
Oscar Nominations
Cannes Film Festival

Hosted by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley and Deadline’s Documentary Editor, Matt Carey, Doc Talk features weekly interviews with filmmakers, storytellers, and industry leaders about creating critical content with the power to move the genre forward – and possibly change the world.

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Leaders of two thriving documentary film festivals join us: Sky Sitney and Jamie Shor of DC/DOX in the nation's capital, and Karol Piekarczyk, artistic director of Millennium Docs Against Gravity in Poland. They explore their successes and challenges... more

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David Shadrack Smith
Director of Public Access (2024 documentary)
Public Access (film)
Episode: 'Public Access' Director David Shadrack Smith
Sky Sitney
Co-founder and festival director of DC Docs
DC Docs
Episode: Leaders Of DC/DOX & Millennium Docs Against Gravity
Jamie Shor
Co-founder of DC Docs
DC Docs
Episode: Leaders Of DC/DOX & Millennium Docs Against Gravity
Karol Piekarczyk
Artistic Director of Millennium Docs Against Gravity
MDAC
Episode: Leaders Of DC/DOX & Millennium Docs Against Gravity
Peter Schnall
Co-director of We Are Our Time
We Are Our Time (PBS documentary)
Episode: Martha Graham Dance Company Documentary
Cyndee Readdean
Co-director of We Are Our Time
We Are Our Time (PBS documentary)
Episode: Martha Graham Dance Company Documentary
Rafael Nadal
Professional tennis champion featured in Rafa documentary
Tennis Champion
Episode: Rafael Nadal And 'Rafa' Director Zach Heinzerling
Zach Heinzerling
Director of Rafa, Oscar-nominated filmmaker known for Cutie and the Boxer
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Episode: Rafael Nadal And 'Rafa' Director Zach Heinzerling
Cara Cusumano
Festival director and senior vice president of programming
Tribeca Festival
Episode: Tribeca Festival Director Cara Cusumano

Hosts

John Ridley
Host of the show, filmmaker and writer
Matt Carey
Senior Documentary Editor at Deadline; Host of Doc Talk: A Deadline and Nō Studios Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Love the show. Wish there was a different host.

    Matthew Carey has such a strange and distracting manner of speaking I can’t help but think that this show would be better off without him.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bffhdh
    United States5 months ago
  • Memories of Love Returned

    I’m a huge fan of this podcast and rave about it to my colleagues all the time. This week’s episode particularly sounded fascinating. I’ve added Memories of Love Returned to my Letterboxd watchlist, hoping to see it soon here in Vancouver, BC. And I, too, have been trying to pitch this show for an interview. That would be my dream, too. 😉

    Have a great time off. Katja DB

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlemishCat
    Canadaa year ago
  • So useful

    As a person working in documentary, I’ve been glued to this podcast since the start. What an amazing overview of current documentary production! I love the in-depth interviews and the frequent updates about the state of documentary distribution at international festivals and streamers. Keep up the good work, Matt and John!

    🎙️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlemishCat
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great doc talks keep it real

    Insightful and informative interviews from my favorite storytellers. A must listen for any doc fan or filmmaker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ByPatrickGreen
    United States3 years ago

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Insightful and informative interviews from my favorite storytellers. A must listen for any doc fan or filmmaker.
Very useful overview of current documentary production and distribution.
Listeners appreciate in-depth conversations and real-world industry context.

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'Public Access' Director David Shadrack Smith
Q: How did you approach the archival material to maintain coherence?
We built a filter system based on whether the archive existed, whether someone could talk about it, and whether it moved the story forward, aiming to preserve the through-line of open self-expression versus its real-world challenges.
'Public Access' Director David Shadrack Smith
Q: What drew you to tell the story of Public Access now?
I was drawn to it as a time capsule that reveals a radical openness and a belief in everyday people having a voice; it also shows how institutions and markets push back against that openness, which feels relevant today.
Directors Of Oscar Nominee 'Cutting Through Rocks'
Q: How did you develop the film's aesthetic considering the documentary's content?
We discussed extensively to find a visual language that effectively portrayed the film's complexities and layers, inspired by various cinematic traditions.
Directors Of Oscar Nominee 'Cutting Through Rocks'
Q: Can you talk about your realization and how it brought you to the subject of the documentary?
Upon moving to the U.S., I recognized shared concerns between Iranian and American women's experiences, especially regarding their rights and body autonomy.
'Man On The Run' Director Morgan Neville
Q: Does Paul seem like he has a sense of self now?
Neville believes the film showcases Paul answering the question of his identity and that he has grown comfortable with who he is after much personal reflection.

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Documentary-focused conversations with filmmakers, producers, and festival programers explore how non-fiction storytelling shapes culture, policy, and the industry. Across episodes, listeners get deep dives into filmmaking craft, distribution strategies, festival dynamics, archival work, ethics in representation, and the evolving documentary landscape, with candid insights from celebrated auteurs and industry veterans. Noteworthy is the mix of high-profile subjects, festival context, and open discussions about funding, media consolidation, and public access to information, likely appealing to practitioners and enthusiasts who want concrete takeaways for creating impactful non-fiction cinema.

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