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Episode 241 | "A Remarkable 2024" Retrospective Company Update
In this episode, the team reflects on a groundbreaking year in documentary filmmaking. From innovative theatrical release strategies to building community through outreach and merchandise, they share
Episode 240 | Documentary First's Next Steps w/ Jake Taylor
In this episode of Documentary First, hosts Christian and Jake Taylor focus on the journey of "The Girl Who Wore Freedom" so far. They explore the challenges of independent filmmaking, the importance
Episode 239 | A Fresh Take on Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci - PBS
In this captivating episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor sits down with filmmakers Sarah Burns and David McMahon to discuss their forthcoming documentary on the legendary Leonardo da Vi
Episode 238 | Documenting a Viral Country Music TikTok Trend, “Fancy Like Walter Hayes”
In this insightful episode, host Christian Taylor sits down with French filmmaker Matt Beurois, director ofFancy Like Walker Hayes, to explore the heartwarming story of country music sensation Walker
Episode 237 | Making a Hit Mini TV Series feat. Evan Wise
In this episode, host Christian Taylor sits down with Emmy-nominated editor and producer Evan Wise, ACE, to delve into his career journey and unique approach to documentary filmmaking. Evan shares his
Episode 236 | Conversations with Christian, Part 2 (Free Patreon Episode)
Here is a taste of our new series called Conversation With Christian that is available on Patreon. In this episode, Christian interviews her eldest son, the one with whom her entire film adventure beg
Episode 235 | The Girl Who Wore Freedom Dream Team - Part 3
In this insightful episode of the Documentary First Podcast, Christian Taylor, David Paterson, and Todd Anderson delve into the data and hard-earned lessons from the theatrical release of The Girl Who
Episode 234 | Finding Your Champion, Part 2
In this episode of Documentary First, Christian Taylor is joined by Joe Amodei and Tim Maggiani from Virgil Films Entertainment to dive into the evolving world of film distribution and the diminishing
Episode 233 | Finding Your Champion, Part 1
You know our good friend, Joe Amodei (Supersize Me) from past episodes. Now meet his protg, Tim Maggiani, who is a great explainer of the modern film distribution process. Joe, a seasoned pro in VHS
Episode 232 | How “To Dye For” Came to Life
Special guests, Whitney and Brandon Cawood, take us behind the scenes of their groundbreaking documentary, To Dye For. This eye-opening film dives deep into the hidden dangers of synthetic dyes and th