Resources

Here are some things to look at before deciding to be a participant, and as a reference throughout the process.

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Unquiet Collective

A group of Australian documentary filmmakers who have pioneered a more ethical process for documentary making that puts participants' needs above industry needs.

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Peace is Loud

A site for doco participants to discuss their experiences, advice and the effect the docos have had on their lives.

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ITVS Report on the Filmmaker-Participant Relationship

This report interviewed 678 U.S.-based documentary filmmakers and 195 participants to find best practice and common issues in this creative relationship.

Chat to Luke

Luke is a past participant of a doco that Maya directed. You can also ask Maya to watch this doco to get an idea of her developing preferences for storytelling tone and style.