Author: documentaryfestival

Have you ever taken a job just for the paycheque? Life gurus would shake their finger at you if you did. You should find Purpose in work, they would say. Do what you love and be fulfilled, et cetera. Alas, sometimes it can’t be helped. Food must be eaten and landlords pacified; sadly, there are […]… Continue reading James Garner: Working for the Paycheque — Silver Screenings

While there’s still a market for older analog devices such as vinyl records, clocks, and vacuum-tube-powered radio transmitters, a large fraction of these things have become largely digital over the years. There is a certain feel to older devices though which some prefer over their newer, digital counterparts. This is true of the camera world […]… Continue reading Classic Leica Film Camera Turns Digital — Hackaday

What’s up, this is Jack Peterson. I recently finished my first feature film which is called SAWGRASS and I’m making this video at the request of Film Courage. This is 5 Tips For Your First Micro-Budget Feature Film. Tip #1 – Put In The Work Tip number one is basically put in the work. Don’t… Continue reading 5 Tips For Making Your First Micro Budget Feature Film by Jack Peterson — FilmCourage.com — Experimental Film & Music Video Festival

Strip out the backing vocals from rock, pop and R&B music and you lose much of its depth and richness. And yet, how many of us can name the singers (mainly women) who perform on our favourite songs? 20 Feet From Stardom is a 2013 documentary that explores the lives and careers of some of […]… Continue reading Film Friday: 20 Feet from Stardom — Zimmerbitch

I’ve wanted to shoot this for several years. Thing is, it’s in Kensington Market on one of the main streets, and a slew of humanity is constantly walking by. The vehicular traffic is also a deterrent. Today, a winter’s Monday was my opportunity. It’s…. like… so cool! There’s little else, no single. It’s the album […]… Continue reading Miles Davis – Bitches Brew — Graffiti Lux Art & More

This month’s Featured Photophile is a dedicated black-and-white street and documentary photographer named Jacint. via The Documentary and Street Photography of Jacint – Featured Photophile No. 021 — Casual Photophile

Documentary Blurb: A look at Betty White’s life and career features behind-the-scenes clips of her work on television and comments from her friends and co-stars. My Review: You may have noticed the setup for this review is a bit different. I didn’t feel that the criteria I placed for movie […] via Documentary Review – Betty… Continue reading Documentary Review – Betty White: First Lady of Television (Netflix) — Jaunts & Haunts

If you have not seen this documentary it would probably be well worth taking the time to do so, click the link saying ‘homepage’: Homepage John. via Documentary about the essential need for change. — Johnsmallman’s Blog