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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago
SF LGBT

Making Magic With Queer Actor Joe Apollonio - San Francisco Bay Times

Magic Farm uses humor to explore themes of miscommunication and relationships within a documentary filmmaking context.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Man Got High-Tech PillCam Stuck Inside His Intestines for Months

Adrian Thiessen's experience illustrates the irony of using a camera to explore his gastrointestinal issues, ultimately highlighting the complexities of medical diagnoses.
fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Mental health

One Nightstand With Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard emphasizes the value of embracing embarrassment to foster creativity and not conforming to societal coolness.
#hamdan-ballal
fromVulture
1 month ago
Independent films

Over 600 Oscars Voters Sign Letter Criticizing Academy Silence on Hamdan Ballal

Over 600 Academy members criticize the organization's lack of support for filmmaker Hamdan Ballal after his arrest in Israel.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

No Other Land Director Hamdan Ballal Injured and Missing Following Attack

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of 'No Other Land,' was attacked by Israeli settlers shortly after the film's Oscar win, raising concerns over rising violence.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Independent films

Over 600 Oscars Voters Sign Letter Criticizing Academy Silence on Hamdan Ballal

Over 600 Academy members criticize the organization's lack of support for filmmaker Hamdan Ballal after his arrest in Israel.
fromVulture
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

No Other Land Director Hamdan Ballal Injured and Missing Following Attack

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of 'No Other Land,' was attacked by Israeli settlers shortly after the film's Oscar win, raising concerns over rising violence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Berlin

Like a punishment': witnesses describe Israeli settler attack on No Other Land director

Masked Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian activist in Susiya during Ramadan, highlighting tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict.
The presence of Israeli soldiers with the settlers raised concerns about state-sanctioned violence against Palestinians.
Snowboarding
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hugues Oyarzabal, Surfing Star Who Rode With a Camera, Dies at 39

Hugues Oyarzabal, accomplished surfer and filmmaker, died by suicide, illuminating the struggles of mental health amidst his surfing legacy.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | My film Sugarcane' Is Up for an Oscar. Here's What I Hope Happens Next.

The discovery of child-sized graves at Kamloops Indian Residential School highlights the devastating legacy of Canadian residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

A queer filmmaker led Kamala Harris's video team at the White House. Azza Cohen shares what that was like

Azza Cohen becomes the first official videographer for Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a significant moment in White House history.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Opinion | How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream

Influencer culture is reshaping self-perception and aspirations among young girls, tying self-worth closely to consumerism and online validation.
Miscellaneous
fromRoger Ebert
5 months ago

The Rise of Fourth Cinema | Features | Roger Ebert

A shift away from narratives like Columbus Day allows for deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures and contemporary issues.
fromThe Ringer
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Martha Stewart and When a Celeb Disavows Their Doc-With the Director!

Major celebrities bring both challenges and opportunities to documentary filmmaking.
Retaining creative control is essential for directors in telling authentic stories.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Berlin

Leni Riefenstahl's Nazi Beliefs Seen in New Film

Leni Riefenstahl's legacy is questioned due to new findings analyzing her connection to Nazi ideology and propaganda films.
Miscellaneous
fromAnOther
6 months ago

Mati Diop's New Documentary Is a Bold Metaphor for the Effects of Empire

Colonial power dynamics persist, even in cultural restitution efforts like the repatriation of artefacts to Benin.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

It doesn't start with fame. Find your passion': how Aldo Kane became TV's go-to danger man

Aldo Kane emphasizes the importance of pursuing passion over fame, sharing his journey from behind-the-scenes safety expert to on-screen adventurer.
Writing
fromWIRED
6 months ago

'Piece by Piece' Director Morgan Neville Will Never Use AI Again

Morgan Neville candidly discusses the art of selective storytelling in documentaries and his negative experience with AI recreation of Anthony Bourdain's voice.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The Last of the Sea Women review female Korean divers as picturesque eco-feminist tradition

The documentary highlights the struggles of South Korea's haenyeo divers but fails to address critical issues affecting their tradition and environment.
#generative-ai
fromIndieWire
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Is There an Ethical Path for GenAI in Documentaries?

APA's guidelines for GenAI aim to uphold transparency and truthfulness in documentary filmmaking.
fromNieman Lab
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Documentary filmmakers publish new AI ethics guidelines. Are news broadcasters next?

Generative AI is rapidly transforming documentary filmmaking, posing ethical challenges for archival accuracy and transparency.
fromIndieWire
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Is There an Ethical Path for GenAI in Documentaries?

APA's guidelines for GenAI aim to uphold transparency and truthfulness in documentary filmmaking.
fromNieman Lab
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Documentary filmmakers publish new AI ethics guidelines. Are news broadcasters next?

Generative AI is rapidly transforming documentary filmmaking, posing ethical challenges for archival accuracy and transparency.
more#generative-ai
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago
NYC LGBT

Gay influencer Chris Stanley's new doc explores West Virginia Pride parade 'so small, it's almost a secret'

A new 22-minute film showcases the courage of LGBTQ+ individuals in a small West Virginia town, blending resilience and challenges in a conservative setting.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

In one scene, Celine Dion's dancing. Next, she's on a gurney': making the film about the singer's tragic condition

Irene Taylor, known for documentaries on serious topics, took on a project about Celine Dion's struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome, showcasing a departure from her usual subject matter.
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