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In part one of this master series, documentary director Marina Zenovich gives an overview of the principles of interviewing and how to approach the process.

In part two of this master series, documentary director Marina Zenovich shares her expertise in getting subjects to open up and how to maximize your story.

Documentary director Yance Ford spent 10 years capturing the right sound for STRONG ISLAND - here's how he did it.

Documentary editor Toby Shimin talks about how to screen for emotion and story, organizing footage, and building impact.

How to sustain yourself as you build your producing career

Documentary director Nanfu Wang has made films that make extreme demands on her physical safety. Learn how she approaches dangerous situations, mitigating risk, and understanding why brave stories need to be told.

Editor Jonathan Oppenheim has crafted critically-acclaimed documentaries, including "Paris is Burning" and "The Oath". In this video he explains how he thinks about the elements of a good scene, approaching structure, and looking for aliveness in the footage.

Documentary director Jeff Orlowski has made significant impact awareness around climate change with his films CHASING ICE and CHASING CORAL. Hear how he uses emotional entry points to get audiences to connect to environmental topics.