A live conversation and audience Q&A with filmmaker Dandan Liu on how to turn a family story into your first documentary, what it really takes to begin, and how she’ll be guiding new filmmakers through the process in her upcoming course.
Live Monday, Jan 19 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm UTC
Emmy award-winning Documentary Filmmaker & Coach
I am an ex-scientist turned documentary filmmaker who loves foraging for unique stories around the world that reveal the connections between people and place. My work embraces a minimalist and heart driven approach to storytelling, with an intimate focus on the moments that carry the deepest meaning.
You’ll hear how an award-winning documentary filmmaker thinks about choosing and shaping a family story, including the early decisions that help everything run more smoothly.
We'll discuss how family stories create a natural entry point into documentary work, giving you both creative freedom and a meaningful way to share a larger message.
You’ll also get a clear sense of the skills and foundations taught in Dandan's new course, so you can decide whether this approach is the right next step for your first project.
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