Location: Cinematheque

Series: Capturing the Identity of Place

In this master lecture, Scott Hamilton Kennedy will talk about his experiences as a feature documentary filmmaker, from the original story idea to the final output of the finished film. Kennedy will discuss what he considers to be the must-have elements of a successful documentary, including conflict, theme and characters. He will also address strategies for financing projects, including online fundraising, as well as for independent marketing and distribution. With examples from his first feature OT: our town, his Academy Award nominated documentary he Garden, and his current project Fame High, Kennedy’s lessons learned are provocative, practical and inspiring.