Listen "Lynne Sachs: How to Capture a Historical Documentary"
Episode Synopsis
Today's guest is acclaimed filmmaker Lynne Sachs. Her debut documentary feature film, INVESTIGATION OF A FLAME, is about the nine Vietnam War protesters, who in 1968, walked into a Catonsville, Maryland draft board office, grabbed hundreds of selective service records and burned them with homemade napalm. Learn how she tracked down the subjects and won their trust, why it can be important to capture visuals and audio separately, how Final Cut Pro allowed her to edit while raising a family, and helpful tips to secure a film grant. This is a must-listen episode for documentary filmmakers and fans. Lynne Sachs' recent film, Film About A Father Who, was an official selection at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2020.
Links:
Investigation of a Flame (Rent/Buy)
Film About a Father Who (Rent/Buy)
Slamdance First Film Podcast is created and hosted by Michael Gallagher and Jana Gallagher. Produced by Peter Baxter. Edited by Daniel Angarita. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Special Thanks to Paul Rachman, and the entire Slamdance Team
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Links:
Investigation of a Flame (Rent/Buy)
Film About a Father Who (Rent/Buy)
Slamdance First Film Podcast is created and hosted by Michael Gallagher and Jana Gallagher. Produced by Peter Baxter. Edited by Daniel Angarita. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Special Thanks to Paul Rachman, and the entire Slamdance Team
Follow the Slamdance First Film Podcast:
Instagram (@SlamdanceFirstFilm)
X (formerly known as Twitter) (@FirstFilmPod)
YouTube (/Slamdance)
Please share, rate, and review!
For sponsorship, booking, and business inquiries, email us at: [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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