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The Documentary Life is a podcast and filmmaking community helping documentary filmmakers find inspiration, develop their craft, and bring their stories to the screen.
Join documentary filmmaker and host Chris G. Parkhurst for conversations with filmmakers and industry professionals about the craft, challenges, and realities of documentary filmmaking.
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Bring your documentary to life with this practical 55-point checklist, guiding you from your first idea to sharing your finished film.
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