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- Mar 25, 202533 min
The Supersize of Me of Black Magic...the Making of 'A Cursed Man' with director Liam Le Guillou
Black magic is not something I ever expected to explore deeply, but when filmmaker Liam Le Guillou approached the DocFix with his idea, I was delighted to help. His premise - could he persuade practitioners of Black Magic to curse him, to see what it could teach him about the true nature of magic? On today's episode, we discuss the process Liam went through to create his documentary, "A Cursed Man." This episode is not just about magic; it's about the hard work needed to craft a narrati...
- Mar 12, 202559 min
The director of the Michael Jackson doc “Leaving Neverland", Dan Reed, on the art of exposing truth in documentary filmmaking
What if the most impactful stories aren't about the events themselves but the human experiences they evoke? Dan Reed’s documentaries have earned 22 major nominations and 18 wins—for good reason. In this episode, I talk to Dan, the director whose hugely important films include the Emmy-winning Leaving Neverland, which investigates the sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson, and his Terror In… series, which explores the experiences of victims of terrorism. His body of work also includ...
- Nov 28, 202430 min
How 'The Gladiator' cinematographer John Mathieson thinks about film, a unique perspective from one of the greats.
When we sat down to talk, John Mathieson and just returned from shooting Gladiator 2 with Ridley Scott in Malta. He was part of the orignal team, having wenty-five years earlier shot the original iconic film. Afer that first collaboration he was the cinematographer for numerous films for Scott, including Kingdom of Heaven, Hannibal and Robin Hood. He also photographed the superhero film closest to being art, the Wolverine film 'Logan'. Other projects include The Man F...
- Nov 2, 202432 min
Capturing the Legacy of Superman: Crafting the BAFTA winning “Super/Man : The Christopher Reeve Story"
Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, the creative minds behind "Superman, the Documentary," shed light on their inventive storytelling techniques and the profound life of Christopher Reeve. Together, we explore their decision to weave Reeve's action-packed past with his advocacy-driven present, crafting a narrative that is as compelling as it is emotionally rich. Their film, inspired by Reeve's own memoir, not only celebrates his highs but also honors his resilience alongside his wife, Dana, in ov...
- Jun 12, 202442 min
The Storytelling behind Netflix's hits F1:Drive to Survive and Meerkats with Sir David Attenborough - a Masterclass
What happens when your documentary feels flat and unengaging, despite all your hard work? This was the main question behind a Masterclass I gave at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers. We look at why a lack of storytelling craft and mentorship in the industry often leads to issues with storytelling, and debunk the myth that extensive planning compromises authenticity. Also I contrasts the techniques used in drama and documentary, highlighting the crucial nee...
- Mar 20, 202416 min
Becoming a documentary storyteller - the Four Essential Steps
The art of documentary storytelling is not a static skill, but a journey with distinct milestones. I'm Nigel Levy, your guide through the labyrinth of crafting compelling narratives, and this episode of DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast is your roadmap. This is about unearthing the universal skills that will elevate your craft regardless of your starting point. From the spark of excitement when you stumble upon a great story, to the daunting task of sifting through a...
- Feb 1, 202418 min
In conversation with DocFix student James - from scattered facts to a great story
This episode it a little different, as it's a converation between myself and James, a student of the DocFix Program. James' background is in drama, and later as part of the marketing department of Lionsgate Films, a very large US entertainment company and film producer and distributor. James came to us with his passion project, and his first documentary, to learn how to turn his idea into a powerful, meaningful story. This, by the way, is great evidence that the success of your film c...
- Jan 24, 202442 min
Sculpting Documentary Stories Through The Score with composer Birger Clausen
Birger Clausen, the composer, is one of my closest collaborators, most recently on the two-time Emmy nominated (including for music and sound) and RTS winning 9/11: Life Under Attack. In this episode we talk about many things - the relationship with the composer, mood and storytelling, the use of specific effects and the avoidance of cliche, trends in the industry and even the impact of Artificial Intelligence. But, in this episode, it struck me that a key aspect was understanding the reali...
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About The DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast
Are you struggling to turn your idea into a great documentary story? This podcast takes you through the steps that world-class documentary makers use to create compelling documentaries from real-life ideas. Whether it's for Netflix, The BBC, or Amazon, or you are just starting out, great storytelling is what your audience craves - it's the foundation of every successful documentary.Those skills aren't down to talent or desire - it's simply a matter of knowledge. Award-winning documentary maker Nigel Levy goes behind the scenes to discuss the key story skills behind some of the most successful documentaries and factual series screened, including those in which he's had a key role. These include the Netflix hit F1: Drive to Survive, Natural History - writing for Sir David Attenborough - numerous feature documentaries and his TV docs The Language Master and Fatal Attractions. You'll hear from writers, directors, and creatives working at the high
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