From editing Star Wars to hit Indie docs: Storytelling Insights from Col Goudie
As an editor, Col’s fingerprints are on everything from the blockbuster success of Star Wars Rogue One, the indie gem Monsters and multiple documentaries. And this episode isn't just a chat; it's a ma...
22 Dec 202358min
The secret behind the Meerkat Superstars - with writer director Caroline Hawkins
This conversation tells the tale behind the meerkat soap opera superstars, a venture that started as a documentary idea and blossomed into a series with a massive following (fans include Tom Cruise an...
16 Nov 202343min
How to go from an idea to a film - why the idea alone is never enough
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea into a captivating documentary? It shouldn't be a surprise that it all boils down to the art of storytelling. This mini episode outlines the...
27 Okt 202313min
The Transformational Power of Words: Gary Mitchell's Story
Many years ago, I was in the theatre watching a play about The Troubles (the horrific violence and conflict endemic in Northern Ireland). I had no connection to those events, and yet that play was one...
13 Okt 202358min
Creating Unforgettable Documentaries with Henry Singer, director of "9/11 The Falling Man"
One of the most significant documentaries in recent times was made by Henry Singer. He took an image of the horror of the 9/11 terror attack on the Twin Towers in New York - The Falling Man - and turn...
13 Okt 20231h
Behind the Scenes of the most popular shows in the modern TV landscape - with Ben Turner of Fulwell 73
Ben Turner is one of the creative minds behind Fulwell 73. This production powerhouse is responsible for global hit entertainment shows like The Kardashians, James Corden's Late Late Show, Carpool Kar...
13 Okt 20231h 4min
How the BBC teaches documentary storytelling - and what it gets wrong
Hello, I’m Nigel Levy, creator of DocFix – a practical storytelling system built from decades at the highest levels of documentary and factual filmmaking. It's been created to explore the simplest yet...
13 Okt 202318min
