Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking
TV & Film
Creating A Powerful Documentary Feature In 9 Weeks With Mike J Nichols
2023-01-05
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Returning to the show is acclaimed director and editor Mike J. Nichols, here to talk about his latest feature doc John Waite - The Hard Way.
Mike’s latest feature was put together under incredible constraints, and was fully edited in just 9 weeks. Throughout the episode, we discuss some of the benefits and challenges of working this quickly, and Mike’s creative workflow from end to end.
Mike also shares some incredible advice for fixing problem areas. For instance - trimming a feature film to 20 minutes to identify issues, or using sound to find creative solutions to challenging scenes.
Links from the show:
Mike on Twitter
Mike on Instagram
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Mike’s latest feature was put together under incredible constraints, and was fully edited in just 9 weeks. Throughout the episode, we discuss some of the benefits and challenges of working this quickly, and Mike’s creative workflow from end to end.
Mike also shares some incredible advice for fixing problem areas. For instance - trimming a feature film to 20 minutes to identify issues, or using sound to find creative solutions to challenging scenes.
Links from the show:
Mike on Twitter
Mike on Instagram
Sign up for my newsletter for exclusive filmmaking insight each Sunday.
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