Mike and Ken interview award-winning documentary filmmakers on their latest projects, their art, and their process more

Making Media Now, presented by Filmmakers Collaborative and hosted by Michael Azevedo, is a podcast dedicated to presenting informative and enlightening conversations with creators of all stripes--filmmakers, writers, directors, editors, technical experts--about their process, their vision, their joys and challenges. Listen in to meet visionaries crafting media in a range of genres and for the full spectrum of distribution platforms. more

A podcast about documentaries

Documentary First is your bi-weekly podcast exploring the craft of documentary filmmaking. Each episode features in-depth interviews with filmmakers, industry experts, and professionals, providing valuable tips and behind-the-scenes insights on how powerful documentaries are made. Whether you're a seasoned documentarian, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about documentary storytelling, you'll find expert advice, creative inspiration, and practical knowledge. Tune in and discover what it takes to create compelling documentaries that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact. more

If you love documentary films, hear from the top storytellers on Pure Nonfiction. Host Thom Powers is well-connected in this world as a documentary curator for the Toronto International Film Festival, DOC NYC, and SundanceNow Doc Club. He leads conversations that are frank, funny and revealing. Listen to interviews with Oscar-winning filmmakers Barbara Kopple, Alex Gibney, and Roger Ross Williams; as well as the directors of 'Making a Murderer,' 'Weiner' and 'OJ: Made in America.' Often the stories behind the scenes are as dramatic as what's on the screen. On Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @purenonfiction. Subscribe now. more

Conversations with documentary filmmakers and video journalists about their creative process—successes, failures, and what they've learned along the way. Created by the global filmmaking collective The Video Consortium, Rough Cut is a guide to navigating today's ever-changing media landscape. more

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Candid conversations on documentary storytelling hosted by Documentary Filmmaker Leah de Leon.Follow along on Instagram:www.instagram.com/talkdoctomepodcast more

Critic Nicolas Rapold talks with guests about the movies they've been watching. From home viewing to the latest from festivals and retrospectives. Named one of the 10 Best Film Podcasts by Sight & Sound magazine. Guests include critics, curators, and filmmakers. more

A film-by-film analysis of the career of filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. Hosted by Shawn Glinis and Arlin Golden.

Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music DocumentariesEpisode Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew KeattsTwitter: @RockDocsPodInstagram: @RockDocsPodCover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt more

School of Doc introduces listeners to the world's most renowned documentary filmmakers. In each episode, host David Altrogge sits down with a world-class documentarian to discuss the craft of documentary filmmaking. A production of Vinegar Hill — VinegarHill.film more

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 highest level in the industry. Ideas are easy; stories are like magic. Listen and understand why. There's really no need for any of this to be a mystery anymore. more