The Documentary Life6 Apr 2018

68 – Wild Wild Documentary Life with Maclain and Chapman Way

Maclain and Chapman Way have recently directed, edited, produced one of the most talked about Netflix docuseries of the year, Wild Wild Country. They have become one of the hottest, most sought after doc filmmaking duos around.

Of course, their success didn’t happen overnight. From taking some calculated, but brazen risks with their first doc, The Battered Bastards of Baseball to taking two separate trips to Switzerland to woo the critical character of Ma Anand Sheela for Wild Wild Country to convincing the people over to Netflix that they had a great new idea for a docuseries, the Way brothers will inspire you to live and lead your doc lives in ways you probably haven’t yet thought of.

Which is why, after hearing our conversation with Mac & Chap, you will be left with the feeling that they are truly #doclifers, just like you and I.

Topics Discussed

the importance of taking risks, of investing in yourself
how their sizzle reel landed them a Netflix deal for Wild Wild Country
tips for approaching a major digital distribution platform like Netflix
how working with Netflix editorially was a positive and beneficial experience
the importance of making your doc an immersive, instead of simply informational experience

Film Trailers

° Watch the trailer for Wild Wild Country

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBLS_OM6Puk

° Watch the trailer for The Battered Bastards of Baseball

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA76b5Hhvxg

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