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Ep 236 - Legacy Documentaries with Eriksen Dickens
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Host and Best-Selling Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter
Guest: EriksenDickens, Documentarian Filmmaker
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Eriksen Dickens, a documentarian filmmaker specializing in legacy documentaries. Eriksen shares his unique journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind legacy documentaries, and the intricate process of creating these heartfelt films. They discuss the importance of preserving personal histories and the impact these documentaries can have on families and future generations. Eriksen also delves into the challenges of honoring someone's life while telling a compelling story and the meticulous pre-production work required for these projects.Takeaways:
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Guest: EriksenDickens, Documentarian Filmmaker
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Eriksen Dickens, a documentarian filmmaker specializing in legacy documentaries. Eriksen shares his unique journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind legacy documentaries, and the intricate process of creating these heartfelt films. They discuss the importance of preserving personal histories and the impact these documentaries can have on families and future generations. Eriksen also delves into the challenges of honoring someone's life while telling a compelling story and the meticulous pre-production work required for these projects.Takeaways:
- The inspiration behind Eriksen's focus on legacy documentaries.
- The detailed pre-production process for creating a legacy documentary.
- The significance of preserving personal and family histories.
- The challenges and rewards of capturing a person's life story on film.
- Insights into the potential growth and future of legacy documentaries.
- [00:38] - Introduction to EriksenDickens
- [01:13] - Eriksen's Origin Story in Filmmaking
- [03:59] - The Process of Creating a Legacy Documentary
- [06:09] - Distribution and Usage of Legacy Documentaries
- [09:18] - Expanding the Reach and Impact of Legacy Documentaries
- Geoffrey D. Calhoun:
- Instagram: @screenwriterpod
- Website: The Successful Screenwriter
- Erickson Dickens:
- Website: Platinum Peak
- Documentary Brand: Dickens Brothers
- Instagram: Platinum Peak
244 episoade
Ep 236 - Legacy Documentaries with Eriksen Dickens
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Host and Best-Selling Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter
Guest: EriksenDickens, Documentarian Filmmaker
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Eriksen Dickens, a documentarian filmmaker specializing in legacy documentaries. Eriksen shares his unique journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind legacy documentaries, and the intricate process of creating these heartfelt films. They discuss the importance of preserving personal histories and the impact these documentaries can have on families and future generations. Eriksen also delves into the challenges of honoring someone's life while telling a compelling story and the meticulous pre-production work required for these projects.Takeaways:
…
continue reading
Guest: EriksenDickens, Documentarian Filmmaker
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Eriksen Dickens, a documentarian filmmaker specializing in legacy documentaries. Eriksen shares his unique journey into filmmaking, the inspiration behind legacy documentaries, and the intricate process of creating these heartfelt films. They discuss the importance of preserving personal histories and the impact these documentaries can have on families and future generations. Eriksen also delves into the challenges of honoring someone's life while telling a compelling story and the meticulous pre-production work required for these projects.Takeaways:
- The inspiration behind Eriksen's focus on legacy documentaries.
- The detailed pre-production process for creating a legacy documentary.
- The significance of preserving personal and family histories.
- The challenges and rewards of capturing a person's life story on film.
- Insights into the potential growth and future of legacy documentaries.
- [00:38] - Introduction to EriksenDickens
- [01:13] - Eriksen's Origin Story in Filmmaking
- [03:59] - The Process of Creating a Legacy Documentary
- [06:09] - Distribution and Usage of Legacy Documentaries
- [09:18] - Expanding the Reach and Impact of Legacy Documentaries
- Geoffrey D. Calhoun:
- Instagram: @screenwriterpod
- Website: The Successful Screenwriter
- Erickson Dickens:
- Website: Platinum Peak
- Documentary Brand: Dickens Brothers
- Instagram: Platinum Peak
244 episoade
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