Documentary First
Documentary First | Christian TaylorThe craft and business of documentary filmmaking — from people who actually do it. Documentary First is a weekly podcast for working and aspiring documentary filmmakers who want honest, in-depth conversations about how documentaries get funded, made, and seen. Hosted by Christian Taylor — award-winning director of The Girl Who Wore Freedom (25+ international awards, distributed through Virgil Film... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 293 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsDocumentaryTV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||
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He Could Become Anyone on Stage. What Was He Hiding Offstage?
Danny Gans was the Man of Many Voices, the highest-paid headliner on the Las Vegas Strip, and the first performer to sell a $100 ticket on the Strip. He could become almost anyone on stag... more
When does refusing to repeat a lie become complicity in it?
The hardest question in documentary filmmaking is not how to find the truth. It is how to handle a lie. When a false story is already loose in the world, you have two choices that look almo... more
Was the Poltergeist curse real, or did the world get Heather O'Rourke's story wrong for 38 Years?
On February 1, 1988, Heather O'Rourke died at twelve years old. For nearly four decades the world has filled that silence with rumors. She Was Here, th... more
What is the difference between solitude and loneliness, and why does every creative person need to understand it?
There are two kinds of being alone in creative work, and they are not the same thing. One makes the work great. The other wears you dow... more
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- Sneak peek into the Rustle n' Bustle
Far from a sanitized/glamorous version of BTS filmmaking, I appreciate that the director, Christian Taylor gives an honest view of her difficult journey to making an award-winning movie.
Apple Podcasts5Jj8282l
United States6 years ago - Insightful
Listening to this has genuinely gotten me more interested in supporting this project and seeing the film when it’s ready.
Apple Podcasts5Jake123458765United States7 years ago - Love it!
Thanks for sharing your heart here! It’s so encouraging to hear what you’ve learned & how your faith has informed this journey.
Apple Podcasts5Lura B PriebeUnited States7 years ago - An inside look at the ups and downs of producing a documentary
I've been interested in the "Behind the Scenes" inside look of films and productions from a young age. That curiosity has never died! I find it fascinating to hear the perspective of a female first-time producer/director and her passion for telling these stories. Can't wait to hear more!
Apple Podcasts5bethanne132United States7 years ago - Nice
Can’t wait to see the film
Apple Podcasts5L'Atelier carentan
France7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #141 | United States/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  Switzerland/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  New Zealand/TV & Film/Film Interviews |
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A pragmatic, practitioner-focused look at the craft and business of documentary filmmaking. Episodes center on funding, rights clearance, distribution, and sustainable careers, with a strong emphasis on real-world workflow, budgeting, and collaborations across producers, editors, and distributors. Noteworthy is the mix of hands-on industry detail (licensing, pre-production ARC work, and software tools) with deep dives that connect storytelling to broader questions about ethics, technology (including AI's impact), and long-term career resilience.
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Recent guests on Documentary First include:
1. Brian Pocrass
2. Carolyn Jolette
3. Armin Korsos
4. Teddy Cannon
5. Robin Canfield
6. Erik Ewers
7. Christopher Ewers
8. Jake Schroeder
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