Do Documentary Filmmakers Make Money?

Can you actually make money as a documentary filmmaker, or does it have to stay just a hobby? The (very) short answer is yes, and in this video I’ll break down exactly how I’ve managed to support myself full time from documentary media for over ten years - and hopefully give you some ideas for your own career.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Golden Era of Documentaries
3:43 - Working on other people's shows on a contract
7:02 - Branded Content
9:17 - Passion Projects
11:24 - Conclusion

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