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Documentary Filmmaking
Documentary Film
Austin, United States
South By Southwest
Austin Film Society
Austin
Kid Rock
Sam Now
Pavement
The Nonfiction Hotlist
Sing Sing
The Voyage Out
Bucks Harbor
SXSW
Park City, Utah
Sandbox Films
Short Films
Joybubbles
PBS
Corporation For Public Broadcasting

Documentary filmmakers, Keith Maitland (TOWER, DEAR MR BRODY) and Ben Steinbauer (WINNEBAGO MAN, CHOP & STEELE), host this lively walk & talk podcast featuring conversations with today's best non-fiction storytellers. DocWalks takes the conversation to the street (or nature trail), offering candid insight into the art & industry of documentary filmmaking for an audience of emerging filmmakers and ... more

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Meet Juli Berwald—a marine biologist turned science writer and the author of an invertebrate page-turner—she's the founder of a coral-reef nonprofit in Honduras, aaaaand she's producing her first doc. Throughout our waterfront walk at Ladybird Lake J... more

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We hit the boardwalk with Luke Korem—the Emmy-winning documentary director behind DEALT, MILLI VANILLI, and ACTION—and somewhere between a guy blasting EDM off a portable speaker and the bats under the bridge, Luke hands us a filmmaking philosophy wo... more

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Barlow Jacobs says: Walk to the Next Block.. easy to say when you're sitting there, not-walking on DocWalks. It's day three of the AFS Doc Intensive, and we close out our run in the room for a sit-down with actor-turned-documentarian Barlow Jacobs—a ... more

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Alisa Payne cannot be stopped… certainly not by a little rain. When the downpour chases us indoors, we're lucky enough to post up in a cozy podcast studio at Austin Public—the public-access station where, Alex Jones got his start—and the home to the ... more

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Recent Guests

Barlow Jacobs
Documentary filmmaker and subject of The Voyage Out
Episode: EP056 - Walk to the Next Block w/ Barlow Jacobs
Alisa Payne
Chief Emotions Officer and producer with extensive documentary credits
Message Pictures / Geeta Gandbhir's team
Episode: EP055 - Chief Emotions Officer w/ Alisa Payne
Pete Muller
Photographer and filmmaker, director of Bucks Harbor
National Geographic photographer (former)
Episode: EP054 - Stories Are Everywhere w/ Pete Muller
Bradley Jackson
Documentary filmmaker
Episode: EP053 - I'm No Good on My Own w/ Bradley Jackson
Jena Friedman
Writer, performer, stand-up, fringe theatrical creator, documentarian of sorts
Moon Tower Comedy Festival / SundanceTV / Vorak/Adult Swim connections mentioned in dialogue
Episode: EP052 - Make Bad Art w/ Jena Friedman
Bryan Storkel
Show runner, director, editor, producer, production company owner, father of two, involved in multiple doc projects
Sidestilt
Episode: EP051 - Terrified Of Cheese w/ Bryan Storkel
Berndt Mader
Producer and co-founder of The Bear
The Bear
Episode: EP050 - We Follow the Heartbreak w/ Berndt Mader
Sharon Liese
Documentary filmmaker
Episode: EP049 - The Trust Fall w/ Sharon Liese
Daniel Lombroso
Brooklyn-based filmmaker, creator of Manhood
Outer Borough
Episode: EP048 - Criminally Open Minded w/ Daniel Lombroso

Hosts

Ben Steinbauer
Host and creator/producer known for deep-dive conversations about documentary craft; frequently appears as co-host on walk-and-talk format.
Keith Maitland
Co-host and filmmaker, often guiding conversations with industry guests in walk-and-talk format.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • The Podcast I Have Been Craving

    Thanks to these self-described mid-career filmmakers and burgeoning podcasters for creating the podcast I have been craving for years. Keith Maitland and Ben Steinbauer are consummate storytellers, weaving audio doc style motifs and observational cinema flashes into the concept of well…walking and talking about documentaries. If ever it feels like the podcast is veering into self-indulgence or ‘splaining, the hosts deftly steer us back to the topic at hand or - during more satisfying moments - ... more

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    5
    Sally OG
    United States10 months ago

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Feels like a supportive community for filmmakers with a clear craft emphasis.
Great mix of guests and real-world storytelling insights; hosts keep the conversations focused.
Candid, street-level discussions that feel practical and grounded for working documentarians.

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Talking Points

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EP025 - I'm Not Sure That's A Sculpture with Hillary Pierce
Q: What is the DPA and why is it important for documentary producers?
The DPA is a nonprofit that creates best-practice resources for producers, including guidelines on contracts, crediting, and distribution. It helps producers align on roles, streamline conversations with investors, and standardize expectations across projects.
EP021 - LIFE AFTER with Reid Davenport and Colleen Cassingham
Q: What practical advice do you have for emerging filmmakers trying to distribute a film outside traditional channels?
They stress starting with relationships, doing thorough research, being proactive in outreach, and leveraging grassroots avenues while staying creative about distribution.
EP021 - LIFE AFTER with Reid Davenport and Colleen Cassingham
Q: How does the film approach the topic of assisted dying within disability communities?
The guests explain a nuanced exploration that avoids easy answers, showing how policy, society, and personal autonomy intersect, and emphasizing perspectives from multiple community members.
EP024 - Golden Moments with Maureen Gosling
Q: Why is Barbara Dane's story important to preserve now, and how is the team approaching its distribution?
The team emphasizes Barbara Dane's influential activism and musical career, the archival wealth available, and ongoing efforts to tour and share the film through live events to reach new audiences.
EP024 - Golden Moments with Maureen Gosling
Q: What makes a 'Golden Moment' in documentary filmmaking, and how did you and Les identify them?
They describe Golden Moments as authentic, nonverbal expressions captured by being present and non-intrusive, with careful editing to remove self-conscious moments and highlight genuine interaction.

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Walk-and-talk conversations with prominent non-fiction storytellers that blend on-location fieldwork, studio-style craft chats, and behind-the-scenes business realities. Episodes cover topics like long-term documentary development, funding, collaboration, ethics, festival dynamics, and the evolving nonfiction landscape, often anchored by the hosts' practical, street-level storytelling approach. Notable elements include on-site discussions (e.g., walks through cities or at festivals), a focus on process and mentorship, and a tendency to spotlight independent projects, festival programming, and industry shifts in a candid, approachable manner.

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Recent guests on Doc Walks include:

1. Barlow Jacobs
2. Alisa Payne
3. Pete Muller
4. Bradley Jackson
5. Jena Friedman
6. Bryan Storkel
7. Berndt Mader
8. Sharon Liese

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