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

by Roger Nygard

Overview

The Documentarian is 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493086221
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/17/2024
Pages:	318
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Roger Nygard grew up outside Minneapolis on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. At age seven he discovered his father's 8mm camera and began making short films. He never stopped. Nygard has since directed TV series such as The Office and The Bernie Mac Show, and he has edited Emmy-nominated episodes of VEEP and Curb Your Enthusiasm. As an award-winning documentarian, Nygard has balanced humor and seriousness in films like Trekkies and The Nature of Existence. His previous book, Cut to the Monkey: A Hollywood Editor's Behind the Scenes Secrets to Making Hit Comedies, was published by Applause Books in 2021.

Editorial Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Jordan Brady