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British Documentary Movement (1926–1946)
Explore the rich history of British documentary filmmaking and its impact on culture, politics, and societal change.
Documentary: What is the Reflexive Mode?
The reflexive mode incorporate the filmmaker and the camera into the final product. The nonfictional reflexive mode documentary…
Documentary: What is the Performative Mode?
Compared to other modes, performative mode films are more stylised and have a central concept. The director turns…
Documentary: What is the Observational Mode?
In an observational mode documentary, the filmmaker stays out of the way while real-life events and people unfold.
The 6 Documentary Modes: Essential Film Theory Explained
In this article, we will cover the six documentary modes – or types of documentaries – you might…
Documentary: What is the Participatory Mode?
In a participatory mode documentary, the filmmaker plays an active role in the story and has meaningful exchanges…
THE HUNTING GROUND: Essential Viewing
Kirby Dick’s 2015 documentary, The Hunting Ground, addresses a controversial topic featured heavily in the press as of…
Simulating Empathy: Are First Person Experiences in VR Documentary Capable of Eliciting True Empathy?
This research seeks to explore whether first-person experiences using virtual reality technology can make users more empathetic to the feelings and experiences of others – simply by immersing themselves into virtual environments.
THE LOOK OF SILENCE: Masterpiece of Filmmaking
Joshua Oppenheimer’s 2012 documentary The Act of Killing was one of the best factual films of the 21st century, so it’s no surprise to learn that his 2015 follow-up The Look of Silence is another outstanding directorial achievement.
FILMWORKER: Going behind the scenes with one of Kubrick’s greatest collaborators
Ultimately, Filmworker is a documentary about filmmaking, obsession and the lesser known people working behind the camera