My Doc Journey
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA show about how to create a feature-length documentary. It is hosted by producer/director Maureen Lee Maloney, and follows the progress of the film Voice of Vanilla, as well as explaining how to become a documentary filmmaker.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
MDJ 033 Interview with Bettina Dalton
June 16, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBBettina Dalton is a documentary producer specializing in nature films. She's best known for the film Playing with Sharks, which you can watch on Disney Plus. Support the show
MDJ032 Why your interviews suck - and how to fix it
June 10, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBToday we talk about how to get great interviews from anyone. Support the show
MDJ031 Interview with Hsuan Yu Pan and Nancy Wolfe
June 02, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBInterview with Hsuan Yu Pan and Nancy Wolfe about their new documentary short, Alone/Together. Currently, Alone/Together is available to watch via https://www.panvideo.net/watch-a-film Also check out the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/alonetogethermovie Find out more about Hsuan Yu Pan at https://www.panvideo.net/ Support the show
MDJ030 Beware Bad Coaches
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBToday I’m going to Update you on what’s happening in Madagascar and where we are with the film Update you on what I’ve been doing over the past year while we’ve been unable to film A lesson hard learned from this past year Learn more about the film at VoiceofVanilla.com Support the show
MDJ029 Lessons learned
April 15, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBVisit Mydocjourney.com Support the show
MDJ028 Mind Frame - A Key to Filmmaking Success
April 08, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBSupport our crowdfunding campaign at https://seedandspark.com/fund/voiceofvanilla Visit our website at http://mydocjourney.com/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=cU8y8-ux7Oq5VdZhr2eo4G6hgqwY_oldIRT-5qWDcOTzbyRbrAJ08hL8mK4P1W0aH0UbKG&country.x=US&locale.x=US)
MDJ027 Set your Sony a7iii up for success
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBPlease support the Seed&Spark campaign for Voice of Vanilla at https://seedandspark.com/fund/voiceofvanilla Support the show
MDJ026 Grant writing for documentary film
March 25, 2021 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBFind the core application at Documentary.org Archival footage links: Archive.org Britishpathe.com https://nofilmschool.com/2015/10/need-public-domain-footage-your-documentary-here-are-5-great-sources Support the show
MDJ025 Interview with Jessica Jones
March 18, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBJessica Jones is an Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker. Her work focuses on community, cultural representation, and race with a specific focus on both Black and multiracial identity, often with a focus on women and the arts through character-driven narratives. Her work has appeared on Independent Lens, The New York Times, BBC, KQED, among others publications. She is a part of two-time Webby award winning If Cities Could Dance filmmaking team and in 2016, she received an Emmy nomination f...
MDJ024 How to run crowdfunding campaign pt.2
March 09, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MB1) Don't solicit; Elicit. 2) Keep contributors updated 3) Think beyond money 4) Techniques for facebook 5) Techniques for Insta 6) Clubhouse and TikTok Support the show
MDJ023 How to run a crowdfunding campaign
March 03, 2021 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBSeed & Spark Crowdfunding for Filmmakers 1) Audience research 2) Pitch video 3) Determine how much you can raise 4) Incentives 5) Be ready for day 1 6) Make it your full time job Support the show
MDJ 022 What equipment do I need for videography
February 23, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBVisit MyDocJourney.com for list of gear Support the show
MDJ021 Why documentary film is important + pitching Netflix
February 17, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBIt's important to be able to articulate the importance of documentary filmmaking. There are many reasons, but here are a few of mine. Also, I watched the 3 hour long Stage 32 webinar about pitching Netflix, and here are my thoughts. Support the show
MDJ021 Why documentary film is important + pitching Netflix
February 17, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBIt's important to be able to articulate the importance of documentary filmmaking. There are many reasons, but here are a few of mine. Also, I watched the 3 hour long Stage 32 webinar about pitching Netflix, and here are my thoughts. Support the show
MDJ020 Best Productivity Tips for Filmmaking
February 09, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBTips: Getting out of the slump: LAUGH Hold a pencil in your mouth Meditation Create a sanctuary Break things down into small tasks 20-30min work sprints 5min activity break each hour Drink lots of water, eat hard candy Support the show
MDJ019 Interview with Karen Whitehead
July 01, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWatch Imitating Life online through Salem Film Fest https://salemfilmfest.com/2020/movies/imitating-life-the-audacity-of-suzanne-heintz/ Find out about future screenings at https://www.journeyman.tv/film/7841/imitating-life-the-audacity-of-suzanne-heintz Support the show
MDJ018 Develop your fundraising strategy
May 27, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBVisit Mydocjourney.com to download the free ebook Roadmap to Becoming a Documentary Filmmaker Write your mission statements Get a fiscal sponsor Create a trailer Start applying for grants- this is a long game, so if you think you’re going to film this next month and edit it the month after, forget about this for now It takes a lot of time, and you have to apply several times before you really have a chance There are benefits beyond money, like connections to distributors, film festival...
MDJ ep017 Interview with Alana DeJoseph
May 13, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBAlana DeJoseph is the producer, director, and editor of the feature documentary film, A Towering Task, which explores the history and current relevancy of the US Peace Corps. Learn more about her film, and how to watch it at http://www.peacecorpsdocumentary.com/ Learn more about my documentary, Voice of Vanilla, about Madagascar vanilla farmers at http://voiceofvanilla.com/ Support the show
Building your documentary audience
February 05, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBGet your guide to becoming a documentary filmmaker at MyDocJourney.com HotDocs 2018 Documentary Audience Research study https://telefilm.ca/wp-content/uploads/hotdocs2018-doc-audience-report-en.pdf Peter Broderick blog about Distribber http://peterbroderick.com/distributionbulletins/distributionbulletins.html How to develop your audience DON’T assume you know who your audience is. Do some research. Make a list of topics/keywords related to your film Research what exists Other films, n...
Book Review: Drive by Daniel Pink
January 15, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIntrinsic Motivation requires 3 elements - Autonomy - Mastery - Purpose Give yourself a FLOW test to help find purpose Use Deliberate Practice to achieve Mastery Create your own Goals and give yourself monthly Performance Reviews Support the show
MDJ 014 Getting a great interview
December 11, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBFREE E-booklet: How to Become a Documentary Filmmaker available at MyDocJourney.com Make a tax-deductible donation to Voice of Vanilla at www.tinyurl.com/vovdoc Since many of you will be visiting family, I thought I’d talk about interviewing, so that some of you can practice on your family members. Consider this your winter break homework. This is an especially great exercise to do with older family members who may have great stories locked away that you never knew. It’s also a fantastic ...
MDJ013 Freelancer to Business Owner
November 25, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this episode I discuss why you shouldn't try to be a full-time freelancer, but instead develop a business structure. Find us online at MyDocJourney.com Support the show
MDJ ep012 All about festivals
November 07, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBJust got back from Baltimore Next Media Web Fest where my web series Girl Aspiring won Best Documentary Web Series and I got a cool glowing trophy. I’m feeling inspired, and motivated, and generally pumped about filmmaking. So today we’re going to talk about film festivals. First- attend a film festival and see what’s out there Go to smaller one where you can actually talk to the creators So now you have some idea of what goes on at a festival. Now how do you submit yours… Filmfreeway.co...
Free the art! and post-trip gear review
October 26, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBDon't feel bad if you're not making money from your art, but also don't feel bad to ask for money to make art. Also, I complain about gear (and rave about a some). Support the show
Super quick update MDJ ep007
September 06, 2019 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBItty bitty episode before I leave for Madagascar! Check out the MDJ website! www.mydocjourney.com Listen to my interview with Ian from How They Did It: Filmmaking In case you missed it, I did a livestream on facebook discussing the gear I'll be bringing. And be sure to follow Voice of Vanilla on facebook, instagram, youtube, and twitter for videos during the trip. Support the show
Telling a great story
August 26, 2019 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBIf you're in Denver, check out the great new dating app Swoovy https://www.swoovy.com/denver Here are interviews I have coming up: How They Did It: Filmmaking podcast http://howtheydidit.buzzsprout.com/ Cook True facebook live Steps to develop a great story: - Determine what your goals are as a filmmaker. What impact do you want to have? - Determine what the goals of the specific film will be. - Find a story people can relate to. - Find a compelling character. - Identify the conflict or ch...
Dealing with fear
August 17, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.75 MBCheck out the event page for Voice of Vanilla's first event! https://www.facebook.com/events/385835305466061/ Learn about Shayao Mcfarland's organization that helps nonprofits put on cool fundraising events, Project Careaoki Here are her points of advice: 1) Talk to EVERYONE about your project. Don't worry about what their reaction will be- expect people to be supportive!!! 2) Always have a donation package to handout at businesses. includes: donation letter, donation form, event flier 3) ...
Organization & Development
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week I was feeling burnt out from writing, so I decided to work on fun, creative stuff instead. I share some insights into how I organize my tasks so that I can be flexible and work on the right tasks at the right time. The big thing is that I use a bullet journal, and I do a weekly brain dump of all my tasks spread out so I can scan through them easily. I make sure to divide big tasks into small tasks that are easily manageable/not overwhelming and ideally take less than 30 minutes to ...
So you want to be a reality TV host
July 31, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBOn this episode I discuss becoming a reality TV host worrying about someone stealing your idea. Also, I started a facebook page for the podcast www.facebook.com/mydocjourney This week's big accomplishment was that I created a pitch deck to send out to businesses for sponsorships. You can download it at https://www.voiceofvanilla.com/media Next I discuss a really fantastic podcast, Producing Unscripted with Joke and Biagio. If you're interested in reality TV, this is the podcast to listen t...
Beginner steps - MDJ ep002
July 19, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode I give you 3 steps to start your own doc journey: 1) Create your vision and write it down 2) Find your community and network 3) Learn the basics Here are the links mentioned - Interview with Ava DuVernay and Justin Simien (you will have to sign up for Sundance Collab. It's free, just do it) https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/EVENTS/Online-Events/Art-as-Activism-with-Ava-DuVernay - Lynda.com (go to your library's website and look for it, or go to the library and ask if you c...
My Doc Journey ep001
July 17, 2019 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWelcome to My Doc Journey! In this podcast I will take along every step of my process toward creating a feature-length documentary film. Yes, you will hear all my struggles, successes, and most importantly, my failures. Along the way I will tell you how I got to the point where I am even able to create a feature documentary. It has taken me 12 years to go from Biologist to Filmmaker. It doesn't need to take you that long. Whatever profession you're in, there is no need to go to film school. ...