I had the privilege last week to be among a small group gathered for the New Arts of Documentary summit, a project of the Open Doc Lab at MIT.
The summit brought together a group of mediamakers, technologists,
scholars, curators and funders who are all experimenting with, thinking
about, and forging new ground in the practice of nonfiction
storytelling. Throughout the day, we shared rich discussion and saw some
amazing projects playing with the boundaries of what documentary is
and, significantly, what it can be. We also wrestled with the obstacles
and ethical issues at play in the field, leaving with more questions
than answers and a promise of more conversation to come.
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I love Maine. As you cross the border into this fair state, you see the sign “The Way Life Should Be” and you learn in just moments from the fiery hills and the salty fresh air that it’s true, this is the way life should be. I am nothing but grateful that the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) gives me an excuse every year to get up there. CIFF is an amazing festival celebrating the best, brightest, and newest ideas in nonfiction cinema, and it keeps getting better every year.
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