Documentary First

By the time you're reading this, Christian will have already left Georgia for France. This is a fresh recollection of the whirlwind of events that's happened on the US side with companies like Delta, Michelin, and the Best Defense Foundation. But now we're off to Normandy to film our next project, and how things like hiring a French crew on site and bringing over the Documentary First team is disc...

Christian and Jason dive into Christian’s last week of travels for the film, then we dive into corporate sponsorships and what they mean for filmmakers. Christian walks us through her visit to New York City, the players club, site seeing, and visiting Staten Island. After that we dive into corporate sponsorships, what they mean for a filmmaker, a film, and the company sponsoring. XUMO.TV DocuView...

Today we’re joined by just Christian and Jason, Christian’s back from Reims, France. We discuss Josh’s middle initial, Christian’s visit to the Red Movie Awards, and her wins! Christian gives us the rundown of the film festival. We detour into best networking practices, bringing something to offer. Then Christian gives us an update about her new distribution agreement. DocuView Déjà Vu: Class Acti...

This week Christian traveled to Reims, France for the RED Movie Awards (Reims Excellence Director) annual ceremony, and met with local special guests, Dany and Flo, to reminisce about the events that got them to where they are now. Bar of June 6 Website: https://bardu6juin.eatbu.com/?lang=en FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Bardu6juinEpicerielaMadeleine

Today is the final episode in our limited series about distribution, where we reveal the name of Christian’s distributor! We talk through distributor woes, Panera woes, new distributor agreements, contracts, and updates about Cannes Film Market. The film is now available for streaming and DVD on the film’s website: https://thegirlwhoworefreedom.com/ Christian then gives us an update about her time...

Listen to our final episode to our 3-part series on distribution, but first, Christian gives an update on Grueling Glory from Dubuque, IA! Next, she shares victories in gaining self-distribution and informs why paying attention to the fine print matters. DocuView Déjà Vu: Hoop Dreams https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110057/ America to Me (Oak Park episode) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7768836/ Every...

It’s part 2 of our series on cutting ties with the Girl Who Wore Freedom’s Distributor! We get an ongoing update about the film, European distribution and how Christian got into her relationship with her distributor. DocuView Déjà Vu: Three Identical Strangers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7664504/ The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8488126/ Wild Wild Count...

Today is the start of a new limited series of Podcasts about Distribution, expanding upon what we discussed in last week’s episode. We get some updates about upcoming festivals, showings of the film and some unexpected technical hurdles. We talk through the factors that went into the distribution deal coming to an end. DocuView Déjà Vu: The Wolfpack: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2415458 The Go-Go’...

Today Christian gives us an update about "Grueling Glory", film festivals, and then we dive into a major update about the distribution of the film. Then we get some updates about the "Brave Dutch", and then we dig into a very disappointing development for "The Girl Who Wore Freedom".

Today we talk through SRT files for films, the hurdles of working internationally with multiple companies, Dual Mono audio vs Stereo, airborne school, writing the next thing, and then dig into VO work. We talk through equipment, getting started in the industry, practicing, and getting an agent. https://voatlanta.me/ DocuView Déjà Vu - The Alpinist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11790780/ The Miles...

Today we’re joined by Mindy Cook! We talk through the process of making a DCP file, getting it shipped to location for showing the film, backup plans, and traveling to France. Then we dive into some of our favorite cinematography choices in film and television shows. Mindy digs into the nitty gritty of what it means to be in the camera department on films, budgets, and equipment. DocuView Déjà Vu-...

Mindy returns to talk shop behind producer-type work including finding a graphic designer, recruiting, and gathering support. Also, we learn Doc First's short, "Grueling Glory", got into Top 6 at Julien Dubuque Film Festival! Keep listening to hear how we connected a WWII veteran, Richard C. Rung, to being recognized for his efforts in Normandy. DocuView Déjà Vu- "Formula 1: Drive to Survive": htt...

Today we’re joined by Mindy Cook, a cinematographer, to talk cinematography! But first, some updates about festivals, acceptances into film festivals, new places to watch The Girl Who Wore Freedom and then dive into some Patreon updates! Then Mindy and Christian dig into Cinematographers, what Christian looks for in those team members, what a cinematographer’s relationship with the director is. Te...

Christian’s back from some state-side travel, she recaps her trip, then we dive into some sad news, and some good news! Netflix delivers their verdict, we talk through next steps with AVOD (Advertising-based Video on Demand) streamers, airbus, and some special events after. Then we dive into "The Brave Dutch", people passing on the pitch, and what’s next. My Darling Vivian: https://www.imdb.com/ti...

Christian relays her time with Flavie and Thomas on their trip around the US. They made new connections with the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, for developing a "TGWWF tour." Then Christian talks about taxes, veterans charities, DVDs, and future events in France this Summer. One of our next big projects is to develop a sizzle reel so that we can show investors what we are all abou...

Thomas Neighbour and Flavie Bass of NormandyDiscoveryTours.com, jump on the podcast from Jackson, MS! Christian shares about translating the movie into French for a Normandy film festival and how Thomas tried out voiceover. Stay tuned til' to the end to hear Jeff Kurtenacker, our composer's, new ditty for "DocuView DejaView". A French Village https://www.amazon.com/A-French-Village-English-subtitl...

It's a snow day, and Christian's back from Montana for the Flathead Lake Film Festival. She gives us an update on the trip, the Miracle of America Museum, and Mission Mountain. Feeling Through https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1CqzntEZZ8 Accessible Outdoors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOw2_Zy9-tw Five Came Back https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6587094/ Thin Blue Line https://www.imdb.com/title/tt00...

Christian talks about people reaching out to her asking for help/advice for their first documentary. Then we get an update on the sub-distribution of The Girl Who Wore Freedom, including some crushing news. We talk about the changing environment of streaming, distribution, different channels, and the way the industry has shifted in the last few years. Then we dive deep into podcast space, understa...

The crew’s back together, Christian gives us an update about Documentary First Productions! "Grueling Glory" will be showing at the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, possibly showing The Girl Who Wore Freedom again. TGWWF has been nominated for several awards at the Red Movie Awards, which qualifies as their French Premiere! Then we talk through the new sizzle reel Christian will be shooting...

Listen to Jeff Kurtenacker, Composer, and Jason Hoban, Sound Engineer talk about their work on "Grueling Glory | The March to Carentan" Documentary First's 9-minute short film. The film is nominated for Best Documentary Short at Flathead Lake International Cinemafest in Polson, Montana, happening January 28-30, 2022.   Christian Taylor's recommendations: ・"Sinatra: All or Nothing at All" http://w...

Today we're joined by Michèle Phoenix, we talk through Grueling Glory, how it happened, and what the experience has been like. Christian talks through some rejections, some film festival updates, and the other projects. Mentioned on the podcast: "Radium Girls" Movie https://www.netflix.com/title/81059876 "Fragments of Light" Book Trailer (Jeff Kurtenacker composed the accompaniment) https://www.yo...

Emmy Award winning producer, published author, and returning Documentary First guest, Sandy Gordon, walks through Covid safety protocols in the film industry.

It is just Christian this time giving a short recap of what her trip was like reconnecting with friends of the film on her recent trip to France. This includes seeing Dany Patrix's family bar be revived, getting a tour guide in author, Denis Van Den Brink, and meeting with the mayor of Carentan in a church bell tower.

Where do podcasts come from? This week we engage in the ins and outs of finding your voice through podcasting. The struggles, the joys, and the technical bumps along the way are all about the process.  

We wrap this year off with a special announcement- - the rebranding of our film company to: Documentary First. Take a quick behind the scenes look at the roll out of this exciting news with Josh Lindsay and Christian Taylor.