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Documentary Films
Resources about documentary movies, from Errol Morris' "Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control" to "Grass," "Crumb," and "Paris is Burning".

Documentary Directors
From American master Errol Morris to the controversial Leni Riefenstahl. A comprehensive resource guide to documentary filmmakers.

Resurgence of the Documentary
From the Buena Vista Social Club to The Girl Next Door, the buzz these days is about documentaries.

The American Documentary
IndieWire talks to Rory Kennedy, Chris Smith, and the Hughes Brothers about outsiders, societal metaphors, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

The Center for Documentary Studies
This independent nonprofit organization affiliated with Duke University is dedicated to a new vision of documentary work.

Center for Independent Documentary
A private nonprofit organization that collaborates with independent producers in the production of documentaries. Find out about membership, news and events, and how to submit your own proposal.

Docfest
They host an annual international noncompetitive event to celebrate and promote the documentary art form.

DOCtober
Annual international noncompetitive event to celebrate and promote the documentary art form.

The DoubleTake Documentary Film Festival
This great magazine of photojournalism and lit also hosts an annual, international festival celebrating the power and artistry of documentary cinema

D-Word
Doug Block offers advice to those desperately seeking tips. It runs the gamut: self distribution, fundraising, festivals, tape-to-film transfers, digital camcorders, therapists...

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