Veteran Documentary Director Steve James and emerging Director Bing Liu take us inside their rich collaboration and the value of mentorship.

Key Insights

Stay true to who you are regardless of your status within the filmmaking community.
After a successful film, be thoughtful about selecting your next project and don't rush into the "next big thing."
No matter how successful you are, always remember the importance of taking risks.

Steve James

Director

Steve James previous work includes HOOP DREAMS; Sundance and IDFA awards winner, STEVIE. more...

Bing Liu

Director

Bing Liu is best known for the Academy Award and Emmy-nominated documentary Minding the Gap, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and went on to win a Peabody Award. He directed three storylines on America To Me, a 10-hour series from Steve James that examines racial inequities in the U.S. education system. more...

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