The Documentarian

The Way to a Successful and Creative Professional Life in the Documentary Business

By: Roger Nygard

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Paperback | 17 September 2024

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"I have a great idea for a documentary. Now what do I do?"

You'll find the answer to that question--and much more--in The Documentarian: The Way to a Successful and Creative Professional Life in the Documentary Business, the ultimate go-to source for making documentaries. It explains how to conceive, shoot, and sell a documentary, along with specific advice overall in how to succeed in the independent film business. Included is wisdom from experts like film agents, publicists, festival directors, and award-winning documentary filmmakers such as Davis Guggenheim, Liz Garbus, Rachel Grady, Freida Lee Mock, Errol Morris, Sam Pollard, Michael Tollin, Frederick Wiseman, Marina Zenovich, and others. Author Roger Nygard describes his journey through the film business, including a revealing case study of the documentary Trekkies, sharing what it took to push that film to a record-setting sale to a major studio, with a huge payout for the filmmakers. Whether you're planning just a short subject or a sweeping survey of a major topic, The Documentarian will arm you with essential knowledge and insights, as well as the inspiration to go forth and make your project a reality.

Industry Reviews

It took me over two decades to learn half the knowledge this book lays out, step-by-step, using actual experiences, to help anyone become an expert in documentary filmmaking.

--Ryan Wise, Documentarian, I Am Thor

The negotiation of the sale of the movie read like a nail-biter! The book is a practical manual for making and selling your first documentary, guided by a who's who list of industry expertise. A must read for any new filmmaker.

--Jonny Elwyn, Cut/daily

Where the f*#! was this book when I started making documentaries? Do not film one frame until you've read this book!

--Jordan Brady, Documentarian, I Am Comic

Whew! I jammed through this book because I NEEDED to know what I would uncover next. It's the best guide book I've seen on how to make a brilliant film.

--Kat Alioshin, Documentarian, Animation Outlaws

You have all you need in this treasure trove of advice, tips, and warnings. It will save you time, money, and psychoanalysts' bills.

--Alan Miller, First Frame Magazine

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