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Interview: Jennifer Beman, editor
Interview: Jennifer Beman, editor

Jennifer Beman shares her process for editing over 120 films and programs for the past three decades.

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Form and cliffhangers in The Fastest Six Weeks in Sports
Form and cliffhangers in The Fastest Six Weeks in Sports

The Fastest Six Weeks in Sports uses a unique series form and propelling questions to telling the engaging story of basketball players joining the WNBA.

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Interview: Nic Davis, Director
Interview: Nic Davis, Director

Nic Davis shares his process for directing Emmy award-winning documentary films.

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Rhythm and point of view in Billy & Molly
Rhythm and point of view in Billy & Molly

Billy & Molly picks a unique point of view and uses the seasons to structure its intimate story.

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Interview: Kenny Miracle, Editor
Interview: Kenny Miracle, Editor

Kenny Miracle shares his process for editing documentary films.

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Sugarcane’s answer to four key questions
Sugarcane’s answer to four key questions

Sugarcane shows us how to answers the four questions every viewer needs in a documentary.

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