Intro Summary:
Special Couple’s Roundtable! In this episode, you get to listen in on a candid catch-up between two documentary couples. They discuss the beginning stages of starting a company together, what roles each person plays, and what verite filmmaking really means. There may even be a surprise performance in the middle of this episode…
Guest Bios:
Riani Singgih is a Documentary filmmaker and Cinematographer. Riani thrives to tell stories on topics on mental health, Disability and minority issues. Her Documentary short films in the past has played in over 50 film festivals around the world, shooting in over 10 countries. Her work has been screened in Vice Media, Discovery Channel and PBS Network,
Brahmantyo Putra is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in documentary films, photojournalism, and art installations. Within his career he has collaborated with various international artists to raise social, cultural and political topics through exhibitions in Indonesia and Australia.
Chapters:
00:00 -Introduction
2:10 - Quick Questions with Riani & Brahm
9:45 - How Seven Ten Media was founded
17:04 - Working with Start-Ups
19:36 - Discussing Roles in Making Films Together
24:54 - Do We Argue with Each Other In Front of Other Crew Members???
27:45 - Favorite Apps for Documentary Filmmaking
34:07 - How We Inspire One Another’s Work
42:00 - How To Build a Relationship With Your Character
43:20 - Your Camera Has A Voice
48:00 - What does ‘Verite’ Mean To You?
1:00:00 - Documentary Filmmaking in the U.S. vs. Indonesia
1:08:00 - Having a Good Relationship with your Character
1:15:01 - The Future & Closing
In this interview you will learn…
What kind of clients you can work with as a production company
How Couples split up roles & navigate adversity
Favorite apps & tricks to running a successful documentary business
How to build a better relationship with your character
Why Your Camera Has a Voice
The difference between making films in the U.S. vs. in Indonesia
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