
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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We're joined by several filmmakers hoping to earn an Oscar nomination for their documentary features: Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, directors of The Alabama Solution; David Borenstein, director of Mr. Nobody Against Putin, and Richard Ladkani... more
We explore three shortlisted documentaries: from Come See Me in the Good Light, director Ryan White joins us; director Amber Fares of Coexistence, My Ass! visits Doc Talk studios with the protagonist of her film, Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi... more
Hosts John Ridley and Matt Carey dissect the documentary shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards. There were major snubs (a NatGeo darling and a celebrity-oriented HBO doc) — and surprising inclusions (numerous films without U.S. distribution). Oscar ... more
Filmmakers Victor Kossakofsky and Lynne Sachs join us for a conversation about their latest documentaries, which premiered at IDFA. Kossakovsky's Trillion unfolds in lustrous black and white, without dialogue. Sachs' film, Every Contact Leaves a Trac... more
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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. 😉
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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!
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Insightful and informative interviews from my favorite storytellers. A must listen for any doc fan or filmmaker.
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This podcast features insightful discussions with filmmakers, documentary creators, and industry leaders focusing on the evolving landscape of documentary filmmaking. Listeners can expect a blend of interviews that highlight significant trends, critical content, and the broader impact of documentaries on society. Topics range from festival highlights to deep dives into specific films, exploring themes like empathy, social justice, and the intricacies of storytelling in a rapidly changing media environment. The diverse range of guests ensures that the episodes cover a wide spectrum of experiences and perspectives within the documentary sphere, making it valuable for both industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Victor Kossakovsky
2. Lynne Sachs
3. Tamara Kotevska
4. Brittany Shyne
5. Alex Megaro
6. Jenny Raskin
7. Isabel Arrate Fernandez
8. Richard Gere
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