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Shooting Documentaries Solo

Mar 9, 2025

2:30pm – 4:30pm CT

Advance sign up is required. Please locate the “RSVP” button on the page to reserve your spot. If you are unable to RSVP, there are walk up slots available on a first come, first serve basis.

As commercial documentaries get bigger and slicker, do independent filmmakers have any chance of competing for funding and eyeballs? Or is it the opposite? Is now the perfect time for David to slay Goliath? The tools it takes to make premium documentaries are more accessible. The elements that distributors are craving (access, emotion, character) are easier for indie filmmakers to capture. Maybe now is the time for one-person bands to thrive? This workshop is a hands-on demo of the best gear for shooting documentaries solo and a conversation about the value of being a combo shooter/director.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Margaret Byrne

Margaret Byrne

Beti Films

photo of Will Thwaites

Will Thwaites

BVO Media

Primary Access
Film & TV Badge
Interactive Badge
Platinum Badge
About
Format: Workshop
Type: Session
Level: Intermediate