Giosuè Petrone

How We Film

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I’ve made mistakes and felt lost on my journey to making documentaries, wishing someone had guided me. This podcast is my way of sharing lessons I’ve learned about documentary filmmaking and storytelling. Along the way, I interview Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA nominees and winners to learn from the best. I hope all of this will help you in your filmmaking career.

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Giosuè Petrone

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From PA to Oscar-Nominated Producer: Aly Parker’s Documentary Secrets - Part 2 11.02.2025 20:32

I had the privilege of keeping my conversation with Aly Parker going in this second episode. Aly, now an Oscar-nominated producer and the President of Documentary at Kennedy Marshall Company (The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, The Beach Boys, and more), shares her insights on creating impactful documentaries, navigating challenges, and understanding the complexities of distribution.🎁...

From PA to Oscar-Nominated Producer: Aly Parker’s Documentary Secrets - Part 1 11.02.2025 32:41

When I started in documentary filmmaking, I often wondered if I could ever break into the industry. That’s why I love conversations like this one with Aly Parker, the Oscar-nominated President of Documentary at Kennedy Marshall Company (The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, The Beach Boys, and more). Aly didn’t follow a traditional path—she never went to film school—and yet she worked her...

What's the Secret to Mastering LONG FORM Storytelling? 03.02.2025 3:45

Going from short-form content to long-form storytelling isn’t easy. It’s like comparing a marathon to a speedrun. So, what needs to change to make the switch—and why? Let’s break it down.

Lessons from Niels Pagh Andersen, Editor of Oscar-Nominated Documentaries - Part 2 30.01.2025 39:13

Join me as I continue my conversation with Niels Pagh Andersen, editor of The Act of Killing and The Look of Silence (both Oscar-nominated). In this episode, Niels shares profound insights into balancing chaos and direction in documentary filmmaking, overcoming fear, and the longing for authenticity in a fast-paced world. We explore the universal themes of storytelling, why balancing loyalty and c...

Lessons from Niels Pagh Andersen, Editor of Oscar-Nominated Documentaries - Part 1 30.01.2025 41:15

Learn the art of authentic storytelling with Niels Pagh Andersen, editor of the Oscar-nominated documentaries The Act of Killing and The Look of Silence. In this insightful conversation, Niels reveals how to break free from rigid structures, embrace subtext, and find deeper truths in documentary filmmaking. 👉 Want to learn how Niels condenses 1,200 hours of footage into a compelling story? Access...