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The DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast

Nigel Levy

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Are you struggling to turn your idea into a great documentary story? This podcast takes you through the steps that world-class documentary makers use to create compelling documentaries from real-life ideas. Whether it's for Netflix, The BBC, or Amazon, or you are just starting out, great storytelling is what your audience craves - it's the foundation of every successful documentary. Award-winning documentary maker Nigel Levy goes behind the scenes to discuss the key story skills behind some ...
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The Storytelling behind Netflix's hits F1:Drive to Survive and Meerkats with Sir David Attenborough - a Masterclass 42:19

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What happens when your documentary feels flat and unengaging, despite all your hard work? This was the main question behind a Masterclass I gave at the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers. We look at why a lack of storytelling craft and mentorship in the industry often leads to issues with storytelling, and debunk the myth that extensiv…
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How 'The Gladiator' cinematographer John Mathieson thinks about film, a unique perspective from one of the greats. 31:27

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When we sat down to talk, John Mathieson and just returned from shooting Gladiator 2 with Ridley Scott in Malta. He was part of the orignal team, having wenty-five years earlier shot the original iconic film. Afer that first collaboration he was the cinematographer for numerous films for Scott, including Kingdom of Heaven, Hannibal and Robin Hood. …
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Becoming a documentary storyteller - the Four Essential Steps 16:38

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The art of documentary storytelling is not a static skill, but a journey with distinct milestones. I'm Nigel Levy, your guide through the labyrinth of crafting compelling narratives, and this episode of DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast is your roadmap. This is about unearthing the universal skills that will elevate your craft regardless of y…
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In conversation with DocFix student James - from scattered facts to a great story 18:37

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This episode it a little different, as it's a converation between myself and James, a student of the DocFix Program. James' background is in drama, and later as part of the marketing department of Lionsgate Films, a very large US entertainment company and film producer and distributor. James came to us with his passion project, and his first docume…
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Sculpting Documentary Stories Through The Score with composer Birger Clausen 42:05

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Birger Clausen, the composer, is one of my closest collaborators, most recently on the two-time Emmy nominated (including for music and sound) and RTS winning 9/11: Life Under Attack. In this episode we talk about many things - the relationship with the composer, mood and storytelling, the use of specific effects and the avoidance of cliche, trends…
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From editing Star Wars to hit Indie docs: Storytelling Insights from Col Goudie 58:52

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When Col Goudie joined me as the editor on a documentary I was directing about the one-legged World War 2 flying ace Douglas Bader, they turned up in a flying jacket and walking on crutches with a limp. It was a co-incidence. Col is brilliant, but not that method! But it does indicate something of the enthusiasm and passion of this hugely successfu…
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The secret behind the Meerkat Superstars - with writer director Caroline Hawkins 43:12

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This conversation tells the tale behind the meerkat soap opera superstars, a venture that started as a documentary idea and blossomed into a series with a massive following (fans include Tom Cruise and Robert Redford). The series creator Caroline Hawkins takes us from conception to realization, involving a trip to Cambridge University, convincing a…
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How to go from an idea to a film - why the idea alone is never enough 13:23

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea into a captivating documentary? It shouldn't be a surprise that it all boils down to the art of storytelling. This mini episode outlines the four-step process that allows you to take an idea and develop it into a real story - a documentary that is meaningful, memorable and has an impact. Th…
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The Transformational Power of Words: Gary Mitchell's Story 58:42

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Many years ago, I was in the theatre watching a play about The Troubles (the horrific violence and conflict endemic in Northern Ireland). I had no connection to those events, and yet that play was one of the most engaging and thrilling dramatic experiences I have had - in a theatre or on film. The writer of that work is Gary Mitchell, a writer who …
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Creating Unforgettable Documentaries with Henry Singer, director of "9/11 The Falling Man" 1:00:24

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One of the most significant documentaries in recent times was made by Henry Singer. He took an image of the horror of the 9/11 terror attack on the Twin Towers in New York - The Falling Man - and turned it into a powerful story about... well, exactly how that story came to be is one thing we cover in our conversation. Along the way, we share Henry'…
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Behind the Scenes of the most popular shows in the modern TV landscape - with Ben Turner of Fulwell 73 1:04:22

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Ben Turner is one of the creative minds behind Fulwell 73. This production powerhouse is responsible for global hit entertainment shows like The Kardashians, James Corden's Late Late Show, Carpool Karaoke, music series with Ed Sheeran, stadium events with Elton John and sports series such as Sunderland 'Til I Die - the series on which he and I firs…
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How the BBC teaches documentary storytelling - and what it gets wrong 18:13

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Hello, Nigel Levy here, and welcome to this podcast series. It's been created to explore the simplest yet most powerful way to create meaningful documentary stories. Storytelling in documentaries is something that seems to exist between drama techniques and instinct. But it is its own discipline, with specific skills and techniques that exist to ta…
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Chasing Your Dreams With Birger Van Den Bussche 29:35

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NOTE: PodCast player on bottom! When you watch a person’s dreams come true, there is a sense of elation and joy, both for the person, and the world! Because you know that as the person achieves their dreams, the whole world around them benefits. This is the magic of Birger Van den Bussche. From the The post Chasing Your Dreams With Birger Van Den B…
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Discover Your Path With JB Stearns – Feed Your Yoga PodCast Ep 17 30:09

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(Please note that the player is at the bottom of the post) Click here to listen on iVoxx. What if you were told Yoga was a cult? Would that influence your choice of going to yoga? For JB Stearns who teaches out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, this is exactly what happened back in 1982 when The post Discover Your Path With JB Stearns – Feed Your Yoga Pod…
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Come From A Place Of Love With Benito Dutcher – Feed Your PodCast Ep 16 38:53

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(Please note that the player is at the bottom of the post) Click here to listen on iVoxx. When Benito Dutcher told me he was available for a podcast jam, I was elated. The excitement of the conversation took us into a conversation that lasted for over an hour. Sadly it was a conversation that was The post Come From A Place Of Love With Benito Dutch…
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The PodCast That Gifts – Happy Holiday Feed Your PodCast Ep 15 7:21

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The holiday season can feel hectic. Even if you live in remote locations, you feel the season through the internet in all its forms. If you participate in it (which I hope you do), then you enjoy time with friends, family and obviously the craziness of shopping. This Holiday PodCast offers you something to counter The post The PodCast That Gifts – …
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Exploring Hot and Ashtanga Yoga With Justen Caron – Feed Your PodCast Ep 14 43:27

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Justen Caron’s background spans years of practice before ever stepping unto the teaching podium. As we sat outside a local coffee in the warm sunshine, it was incredible to hear his story, going from a mutual bet between him and his partner Hallee. Now he found himself in a Bikram Hot Yoga Room and she The post Exploring Hot and Ashtanga Yoga With …
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Be Calm Despite Your Suffering With Drew Maifeld – Feed Your PodCast Ep 13 1:07:42

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(PodCast Player at Bottom Of Post!) Drew Maifeld has a vision for yoga in Des Moines, IA, a model that can be a model for other towns on leveraging on the growth of yoga. A communal space for yoga teachers and therapists to be abel to share students, clients, marketing and infrastructure. You should join The post Be Calm Despite Your Suffering With…
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Bare All Truth With Gabriel Azoulay – Feed Your Yoga PodCast Ep.12 31:20

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It was time to face the microphone and bare the truth as I have learned it in my journey. This week podcast episode covers my history, my path into yoga, tips for success for students and teachers, as well as some things I see in the development of yoga today. Having started yoga back in The post Bare All Truth With Gabriel Azoulay – Feed Your Yoga…
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Taking The World By Handstand With Kyle Weiger – Feed Your Yoga PodCast Ep 11 1:00:29

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Please note that the actual podcast player is at the bottom of the post! It was by a friend recommendation that Kyle Weiger and I got to meet. When the text message came that I MUST get Kyle on the podcast, I was excited to see that the efforts of getting the podcast out there The post Taking The World By Handstand With Kyle Weiger – Feed Your Yoga…
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Willy Ludvigssen i Søndagskveld i Studio (26.10.15)

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Willy Ludvigssen er gjest i studio i kveld med Anne Jorun kl 2100. Her forteller han åpent om sitt liv-om når hans far forsvant i flyet sitt i Afrika, og alle årene han leita etter flyvraket. Han har Vært pastor, jobbet i TV Inter mm. Han er også stolt over sin datter Kine, kjent for mange som barnestjerne, og nå i Oslo Gospel Choir. http://radioen…
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I Studio 31.08.2015 Bedehussang og Vi løper andre i mål

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Få stemningsrapport fra sponsorløpet til Connection i helgen. Hør intervjuer med både politikere og barn som deltok. Vi var også til stede på Bedehussang i Åkrahallen og pratet med barn som likte bedre godterikiosken enn sangene, og langveisfarende korister fra Nashville som sang med Voice of Joy. Reporter er Katrine Eide og programleder er Harald …
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Pre-Parenting 101 with Shelly Birger Phillips 51:54

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Jahaira and John talk to Shelly Birger Phillips of AwakeParent.com about how they can best prepare to have children. Topics include: early childhood development, sustaining a nurturing relationship with partner before baby arrives, parent/child dynamic, mindset, and cultivating critical thinking in very young children.shownotes:http://www.agilepare…
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