Casting Must-Do’s for Your Documentary: How to Choose and Select Subjects (People)

Written by Jonathan Moore I remember what they tell me about Tamara. And it isn’t good. I’m preparing to shoot my first documentary, several individuals from my hometown strongly warn against using an old friend of mine, Tamara Douglas, in the film. But, I protest, this project is about the effects of the closure of...

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