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How to Make a Documentary

MovieMaker Magazine
Story by Roger Nygard
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An acclaimed documentarian shares insider tips on how to transform a great idea into a must-see film, from crafting a captivating pitch to navigating the tricky financing landscape.
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  • Director Roger Nygard reveals the secret to talking investors out of their money:
  • According to filmmaker Les Blank, Nygard warns against giving away a percentage of profits, saying
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Roger Nygard, Jerry, Ken Burns, Rachel Grady, Davis Guggenheim, Sam Pollard, Michael Tollin, Charles Blow, Liz Garbus, Applause Books, Star Trek, The Office, The Bernie Mac Show, VEEP, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Sherman's March, Britney vs Spears, Trekkers, MLK/FBI, The Comedy Store, The Last Dance, Planet Earth, Jesus Camp, He Named Me Malala, South to Black Power, Harry & Meghan, All That Breathes, Trekkies, The Nature of Existence, The Documentarian, The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins, The Vietnam War, The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto
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