Following a breakout hit like In Search of Mozart was never going to be an easy task, even if you have been making documentaries for 25 years. But
Music
Some know Rosie Perez best for her distinctive, award-nominated performances in such films as Fearless and The 24-Hour Woman ; others will forever
One overlooked, but quite crucial element in a documentary, is its music. A well-crafted score can make a difference in the shape, mood, pacing
From the musical Grey Gardens, based on the documentary by Albert and David Maysles, Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer, the musical had its world premiere
Filmmakers have often told me that they find the scoring process to be one of the most daunting aspects of making movies. Even the most seasoned admit
Just looking at this year's Oscar nominees for best documentary will tell you that documentary filmmaking can be no less diverse than life itself. No
War—and editing documentaries—is hell. What editors won't tell you about, however, are those moments of ecstasy they experience in the privacy of
Director Michael Apted's Inspirations (1997) and Me and Isaac Newton (1999) have a lot in common. Both are intimate portraits of seven characters (the
Music rights clearance is often a cloudy subject for filmmakers and production companies. Oftentimes, this legal necessity is neglected by independent
Richard Fiocca is an Emmy nominated composer who has created and scored music for IMAX, ShowTime, PBS, HBO, ABC, NBC, CBS—just to name a few. His most