Sunday, November 13, 2011

Documentaries Transcript with Guests Asif Kapadia, Manish Pandey, and Amanda Lin Costa November 13, 2011


#Scriptchat Topic: Documentaries
EURO Guest: Asif Kapadia @asifkapadia and Manish Pandey @mpandey69, director and writer of SENNA


Documentaries are a completely different beast, so this week Scriptchat brings you advice from the pros. Enjoy!


*SCROLL down to the bottom of the page for important links to sites suggested by Amanda Lin Costa @TheLoneOlive* 

EURO moderator: Teenie Russell @TeenieRussell
USA moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb


EURO CHAT:

@teenierussell: It’s #Scriptchat O’Clock! We are chatting to guests @asifkapadia and @mpandey69 makers of @Sennamovie Come join us! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:00 pm           



 
@Mina_Zaher: RT @teenierussell: It’s #Scriptchat O’Clock! We are chatting to guests @asifkapadia and @mpandey69 makers of @Sennamovie Come join us! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:00 pm           



 
@antonsays: #scriptchat @asifkapadia @mpandey69 how early in the project did you decide not to cut away for the interviews? Brilliant way to tell story
November 13, 2011, 8:00 pm           



 
@TaroJ: Hi everyone #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:00 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia @mpandey69 Welcome Asif and Manish, thank you very much for joining us tonight. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:01 pm           



 
@mpandey69: @asifkapadia should answer that #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:01 pm           



 
@jeannevb: A final farewell to Sunday Morning Movie Blog. Thank you @filmutopia for 3 great years http://t.co/kzsBpYja #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:01 pm           



 
@scriptchat: RT @jeannevb: A final farewell to Sunday Morning Movie Blog. Thank you @filmutopia for 3 great years http://t.co/kzsBpYja #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:01 pm           



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat I've not seen the movie. He dies at the end?
November 13, 2011, 8:02 pm           



 
@InTheCrossfire: Hello #Scriptchat. Popping my cherry here. Oh it hurts. :)
November 13, 2011, 8:02 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @mpandey69 How did you convince the Senna estate / F1 community you were the right people to tell this story @asifkapadia #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:02 pm           



 
@TaroJ: Hi Manish thanks for joining us so late in the evening where you are @mpandey69 #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:02 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: Join me for a #scriptchat TweetChat at: http://t.co/SAK97oXH #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:03 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @teenierussell: It’s #Scriptchat O’Clock! We are chatting to guests @asifkapadia and @mpandey69 makers of @Sennamovie Come join us! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:03 pm           



 
@Mina_Zaher: @teenierussell @asifkapadia @mpandey69 @TaroJ Senna was an amazing film. How did you decide on the focus esp re Prost conflict? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:03 pm           



 
@mpandey69: I was a huge Senna fan and conveyed that to his sis Viviane in a 40 min audio vis slideshow with music. She cried and said 'Yes' #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:03 pm           



 
@Mina_Zaher: @asifkapadia @mpandey69 *thanks for taking time out to #scriptchat w/ us*
November 13, 2011, 8:04 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @InTheCrossfire hi there, welcome #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:04 pm           



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat Given the quantity of footage that was available, how do you decide what goes in? #whereTOstart
November 13, 2011, 8:04 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: #scriptchat manish and I made a 10min short very early in process and I had a gut feeling we could do the whole film without interviews
November 13, 2011, 8:04 pm           



 
@BlueCatPictures: RT @jeannevb: A final farewell to Sunday Morning Movie Blog. Thank you @filmutopia for 3 great years http://t.co/kzsBpYja #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:04 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat Such a moving film! Well done for making a doccie so profound @Mina_Zaher @teenierussell @asifkapadia @mpandey69 @TaroJ
November 13, 2011, 8:05 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @mpandey69 that sounds brilliant. Was she happy for it to be in English and not in Portuguese? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:05 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @HateTheHate #scriptchat this was our biggest problem, what to leave out. first assembly was 7 hours, then we screened a 5 hour cut, then 3
November 13, 2011, 8:05 pm           



 
@TaroJ: @mpandey69 wow she wasn't put off by a couple of English guys making a story of the most famous Brazilian nt to kick a football? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:06 pm           



 
@HateTheHate: @asifkapadia Did you consider a trilogy or series? :) #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:06 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat @teenierussell @Mina_Zaher @asifkapadia @mpandey69 The subject matter was a gift and the footage just before his death! OMG!!
November 13, 2011, 8:06 pm           



 
@Mina_Zaher: @janetvaneeden @teenierussell @asifkapadia @mpandey69 @TaroJ Walked out of the cinema wishing he was still alive. So affecting. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:06 pm           



 
@mpandey69: She knew that it would be an 'English' movie (POV) but it was refreshing as much of his life in Brazil was tabloid - ours wasn't #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:06 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: #scriptchat very hard to bring it down to 90mins. originally we only had the $ for 40mins of archive, @mpandey69 & prod James redid the deal
November 13, 2011, 8:06 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia I thought it was great that it had no interviews, it made it more cinematic #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:07 pm           



 
@wcmartell: Pre-Black Friday Sale! Writing Horror Class on CD - lowest price ever - $8 - http://t.co/Ol9XzY5m #screenwriting #filmmaking #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:07 pm           



 
@TaroJ: #scriptchat and how has the film gone down in France :-)
November 13, 2011, 8:07 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: #scriptchat maybe @mpandey69 should explain he first started with an outline
November 13, 2011, 8:07 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @teenierussell: @asifkapadia I thought it was great that it had no interviews, it made it more cinematic #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:07 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #scriptchat we had 100% tv footage, we needed to do something to make it cinematic, the answer was to embrace it fully!
November 13, 2011, 8:08 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat the one place we have not had great reviews...
November 13, 2011, 8:08 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat @Mina_Zaher @teenierussell @asifkapadia @mpandey69 @TaroJ Yes was so affecting as it was REAL! Felt like a snuff movie at times!
November 13, 2011, 8:08 pm           



 
@jeannevb: EURO #scriptchat going on right now talking documentaries w @asifkapadia www.tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:09 pm           



 
@deepalir: @asifkapadia @mpandey69 What were your favourite parts during the making of 'Senna'? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:09 pm           



 
@LJ_Pritchard: @teenierussell @asifkapadia @mpandey69 Was there anything that IYO was definitely off limits when deciding how to tell the story?#scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:09 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia @taroJ haha, I'm not surprised! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:10 pm           



 
@TheLoneOlive: @Dealfatigue trudging thru footage. maybe we can catch up this week. i'm a guest on #scriptchat tonight, if ya wanna tune in :)
November 13, 2011, 8:10 pm           



 
@TaroJ: @asifkapadia I thought that might be the case lol, even documentaries need a villain #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:10 pm           



 
@Mina_Zaher: Wow, France. #Senna RT @asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat the one place we have not had great reviews...
November 13, 2011, 8:10 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: #scriptchat other key thing was by staying in the present you enjoy SENNA's achievements which would be tricky if all told in FB
November 13, 2011, 8:10 pm           



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat Did you have a list of marks you really wanted to hit in the film? :)
November 13, 2011, 8:10 pm           



 
@LJ_Pritchard: @asifkapadia @teenierussell Also loved the evolving quality of the footage through time. (Without use of an efects dept!) #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:11 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @devt: Only a few more days to enter contest to have your feature screenplay table-read at Sundance: http://t.co/2eC40kLp! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:11 pm           



 
@TaroJ: #scriptchat you start and finish the film on the track. Did you always want to limit the story to his F1 career, not the inquest afterwards
November 13, 2011, 8:12 pm           



 
@frametheory: @asifkapadia How nervous were you at Senna's first premiere? Or were you confident? #scriptchat #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:12 pm           



 
@TheLoneOlive: make sure to tune in to the EU #Scriptchat w/ @asifkapadia discussing docs & his most recent film SENNA - going on NOW!!
November 13, 2011, 8:12 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @deepalir #scriptchat it was tough! I guess the reactions from very early on made us happy, fans non fans, young old liked it #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:12 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia @mpandey69 just before the crash you show footage from his in-car camera. Was it a big decision to not show crash? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:13 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @LJ_Pritchard #scriptchat good question for Manish... #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:13 pm           



 
@mpandey69: Just had some internet issues - waiting for posts to load... #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:13 pm           



 
@antonsays: @mpandey69 me too. getting a fail on #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:14 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @LJ_Pritchard @teenierussell #scriptchat the changing look was key, drivers getting older, but technology of cars & cameras improves
November 13, 2011, 8:14 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @TaroJ: @asifkapadia I thought that might be the case lol, even documentaries need a villain #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:14 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @jeannevb: EURO #scriptchat going on right now talking documentaries w @asifkapadia www.tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:15 pm           



 
@teenierussell: Tweetchat is a little slow #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:15 pm           



 
@TaroJ: #scriptchat yup the ending from the Ratzenburger crash had me on the edge of my seat. You knew what was coming and the onboard wasnso tense
November 13, 2011, 8:16 pm           



 
@GoIntoTheStory: You want high concept? How about "The President Stole My Girlfriend." http://t.co/DAGM1dbe #screenwriting #scriptchat #scripttip #movies
November 13, 2011, 8:16 pm           



 
@LJ_Pritchard: @asifkapadia @teenierussell #F1 cars. Forever young! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:16 pm           



 
@mpandey69: Really sorry, but posts aren't loading on TweetChat... #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:17 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: #scriptchat my connection has suddenly slowed right down! Overload!
November 13, 2011, 8:17 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia how long did the project take from conception to the final film was ready? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:17 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat @TaroJ @asifkapadia @mpandey69 It helped a lot to have such a perfect "hero" in Senna. Everything going for him.@teenierussell
November 13, 2011, 8:17 pm           



 
@TheLoneOlive: @asifkapadia i can't get my #scriptchat to load to just following your responses but i'll make sure to answer some questions :)
November 13, 2011, 8:18 pm           



 
@InTheCrossfire: I think #scriptchat is having a cardio. I'm off to grab the nitro and a cuppa tea. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:18 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat exactly, even though people know the story, staying in the present, almost, almost makes you forget where we're going
November 13, 2011, 8:18 pm           



 
@5414Productions: RT @jeannevb: EURO #scriptchat going on right now talking #documentaries w/ @asifkapadia http://t.co/VZ3cgJSH
November 13, 2011, 8:19 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @janetvaneeden #scriptchat for sure, Ayrton is what a 'movie star' should be. he had charisma, personality, looks, skill.. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:19 pm           



 
@teenierussell: it seems to be back to normal, hopefully #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:19 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @mpandey69 @asifkapadia How long did it take from idea to green light in terms of getting started on making the film? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:20 pm           



 
@deepalir: @mpandey69 @asifkapadia About getting Senna released in India, was there no interest from studio/theatres? Or other reasons? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:20 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @asifkapadia: @janetvaneeden #scriptchat for sure, Ayrton is what a 'movie star' should be. he had charisma, personality, looks, skill.. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:20 pm           



 
@TaroJ: #scriptchat so in terms of writing how much went on in the edit suite when going through the footage or did you always know the story
November 13, 2011, 8:21 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia @janetvaneeden it was a proper hero's journey. And he changed the sport forever. Particular its safety #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:21 pm           



 
@mpandey69: Idea in Oct 2004 - low Greenlight, July 2008 - Full greenlight, Feb 2009 #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:21 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays #scriptchat James & Manish started film in 2004. So 7 years. they contacted me in 2006, I started edit proper 07/08 #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:21 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat @asifkapadia Absolutely. I remember my father and brother's adoration of him. More charisma than most rock starts!
November 13, 2011, 8:21 pm           



 
@mpandey69: Structure was always young man arrives in rain in 84 - to old man, wise, scarred drives for last time in 1994 and aftermath #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:22 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat @asifkapadia I remember my father and brother adoring him as if he were a rockstar. He had more charisma than MOST RStars. :)
November 13, 2011, 8:22 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #scriptchat @mpandey & JGR [prod] pitched to eric WT, Uni, family & Bernie, all legals stuff took 2 years approx #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:23 pm           



 
@Mina_Zaher: Love tonight's #scriptchat session but have to dash to the cinema. Will be catching up w/ the transcript. Have a gr8 night guys & thx again!
November 13, 2011, 8:23 pm           



 
@PROSTSnoW: #Scriptchat @mpandey69 @asifkapadia Any chance of releasing the 5 hour version on DVD? #
November 13, 2011, 8:23 pm           



 
@TaroJ: RT @mpandey69: Structure was always young man arrives in rain in 84 - to old man, wise, scarred drives for last time in 1994 and aftermath #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:23 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @mpandey69 must have been tough waiting so long to get the movie made. were there times when you thought it wouldn't happen? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:24 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @deepalir #scriptchat we had this issue in a lot of countries & the audience have pushed distribs to release on big screen #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:24 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @antonsays: @asifkapadia @janetvaneeden it was a proper hero's journey. And he changed the sport forever. Particular its safety #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:24 pm           



 
@CathodeRandle: watching #scriptchat amazing real time interviews go there
November 13, 2011, 8:25 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia I'm intrigued by the footage of his death. Did you always know it would be one shot from that view? its so powerful #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:25 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat @antonsays @asifkapadia Yes the hero's journey had so much foreboding too. The crash in the run up to the race. Chilling stuff!
November 13, 2011, 8:25 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @janetvaneeden @asifkapadia @mpandey69 I was a huge fan too, although being from São Paulo, I'm a little biased :-) #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:25 pm           



 
@mpandey69: @teenierussell Just once - when @asifkapadia & I went to Braz in Nov 07 to intro him to Senna family - project precarious then #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:25 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat @mpandey knew the story, so he was writing, we also cutting archive & doing research interviews @same time #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:25 pm           



 
@BlueCatScripts: RT @jeannevb: A final farewell to Sunday Morning Movie Blog. Thank you @filmutopia for 3 great years http://t.co/kzsBpYja #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:26 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @Mina_Zaher thanks for joining in Mina x #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:26 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @teenierussell: @janetvaneeden @asifkapadia @mpandey69 I was a huge fan too, although being from São Paulo, I'm a little biased :-) #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:27 pm           



 
@antonsays: @janetvaneeden @asifkapadia exactly it felt it was as much a powerful drama as a documentary. very well told and so focused #Scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:27 pm           



 
@MrJonathanKing: RT @wcmartell: Weekend Article: rerun due to me being lazy- DREAD & HORROR IN LEOPARD MAN - http://t.co/H4IO3H9A #screenwriting #scriptchat #filmmaking
November 13, 2011, 8:27 pm           



 
@TaroJ: #scriptchat a lot if the footage in the drivers conferences seemed so honest were you surprised when you saw it? Loved the bits with Piquet
November 13, 2011, 8:27 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @PROSTSnoW #Scriptchat If the film does well enough around the world, I still day dream we can screen 5hour cut at festivals... #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:27 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat @teenierussell @asifkapadia @mpandey69 Of course you'd be his biggest fan :) The adulation of whole country made it more tragic
November 13, 2011, 8:28 pm           



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat in hindsight is there anything you would have changed in the final edit?
November 13, 2011, 8:28 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @antonsays: @janetvaneeden @asifkapadia exactly it felt it was as much a powerful drama as a documentary. very well told and so focused #Scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:28 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia @mpandey69 what documentaries inspired you for this one? #Scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:29 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @janetvaneeden #Scriptchat it really was, all the time we looked @ one another & said if you made it up, no one would believe it #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:29 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: @Mina_Zaher Bye Mina! Lovely to "talk" to you briefly. X #Scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:29 pm           



 
@teenierussell: We are half-way through #scriptchat with guests @mpandey69 and @asifkapadia writer and director of @sennamovies respectively #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:30 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #Scriptchat I wish we could have put in more drivers' briefings, saw many great ones & they were perfect for 'character' #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:31 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat @asifkapadia Totally understand that. I'm working on film about my brother's death in border war - it's Oedipal in its tragedy.
November 13, 2011, 8:31 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @asifkapadia: @janetvaneeden #Scriptchat it really was, all the time we looked @ one another & said if you made it up, no one would believe it #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:31 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @HateTheHate #Scriptchat wish we could've made it a bit longer! SENNA jumping out to save Comas is one scene I wish had stayed #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:31 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia @HateTheHate I think that was in the end credits - Senna saving him? #Scriptchat #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:32 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia didn't that make it into the end credits though? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:32 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays #Scriptchat When we were kings, Hoop Dreams, Dark Days, Man on Wire, Touching The Void all cinematic, tense, dramatic #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:33 pm           



 
@TaroJ: @asifkapadia I had no idea they were filmed. Every aspect of his life on camera must have been a blessing and a curse for you #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:33 pm           



 
@VerbaVitae: Hello Peeps - driving today - c u tomorrow. #scriptchat #pubwrite #indiefilm
November 13, 2011, 8:33 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat @asifkapadia @mpandey69 Sometimes life really is stranger than fiction.
November 13, 2011, 8:33 pm           



 
@antonsays: @teenierussell look who has been paying attention? @asifkapadia #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:33 pm           



 
@LordBronco: Good Afternoon! RT @VerbaVitae: Hello Peeps - driving today - c u tomorrow. #scriptchat #pubwrite #indiefilm
November 13, 2011, 8:33 pm           



 
@devt: Powerful @filmutopia post on why we should destroy the spec script market! http://t.co/Ot0OvNjx #scriptchat <Heartbroken he's ended blog.
November 13, 2011, 8:34 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #Scriptchat yes that's one of reasons we have credits as are but the context & depth of meaning is not the same.. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:34 pm           



 
@SoCalScriptShop: I'm unconvinced. “@robinkelly1: Why We Should Destroy the Spec Script Market, @filmutopia: http://t.co/wvTHg6GS #scriptchat #screenwriting”
November 13, 2011, 8:34 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @asifkapadia: @HateTheHate #Scriptchat wish we could've made it a bit longer! SENNA jumping out to save Comas is one scene I wish had stayed #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:34 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia @antonsays I did overhear someone in the cinema saying they wish it had been in. Maybe in the director's cut ;-) #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:35 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #Scriptchat cannot think of many people you could make film like this about, due to scale of fame in Brasil, Japan & F1 #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:35 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @antonsays you beat me to it #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:35 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia its quite different from your previous work. Are you planning more docs or features? Loved Sheep Thief #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:36 pm           



 
@deepalir: RT @asifkapadia: @HateTheHate #Scriptchat wish we could've made it a bit longer! SENNA jumping out to save Comas is one scene I wish had stayed #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:36 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @Mina_Zaher: @janetvaneeden @teenierussell @asifkapadia @mpandey69 @TaroJ Walked out of the cinema wishing he was still alive. So affecting. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:37 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: #Scriptchat have to mention our fantastic editors Gregers Sall & Chris King sound team & Antonio Pinto composer - key SENNAcrew #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:37 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia You didn’t use an external narrator, why did you make that choice? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:37 pm           



 
@deepalir: RT @mpandey69: Structure was always young man arrives in rain in 84 - to old man, wise, scarred drives for last time in 1994 and aftermath #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:38 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays #Scriptchat yes want to make more, I love sport! Format should come after the idea. I feel lucky to have been asked #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:38 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #Scriptchat I don't like VO, narrators, talking heads. All feels V TV to me, wanted to show not tell, make cinema #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:39 pm           



 
@HWDInkSlinger: HOLLYWOOD INK-SLINGER Andrew Oye #Screenwriter | Thought-provoking! @Filmutopia Destroy Spec Script Market http://t.co/KZ2yuq51 #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:39 pm           



 
@TaroJ: @asifkapadia @antonsays #scriptchat if you could do another sports doc who would your ideal subject be?
November 13, 2011, 8:40 pm           



 
@GongomaMovie: RT @SoCalScriptShop: I'm unconvinced. “@robinkelly1: Why We Should Destroy the Spec Script Market, @filmutopia: http://t.co/wvTHg6GS #scriptchat #screenwriting”
November 13, 2011, 8:40 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays #Scriptchat not that different if you look @ outsiders v system. spirituality of Warrior, rain in Sheep Thief! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:41 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @asifkapadia: @teenierussell #Scriptchat I don't like VO, narrators, talking heads. All feels V TV to me, wanted to show not tell, make cinema #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:41 pm           



 
@antonsays: @TaroJ @asifkapadia something Liverpool FC related no doubt. Might not be able to watch that! haha. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:41 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia How did you get approached by Manish? Did you already know each other? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:41 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat thought about Cruyff, Tour de France... #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:42 pm           



 
@teenierussell: RT @asifkapadia: @teenierussell #Scriptchat I don't like VO, narrators, talking heads. All feels V TV to me, wanted to show not tell, make cinema #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:43 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays #scriptchat would love to, but maybe too close to home! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:43 pm           



 
@antonsays: @asifkapadia very true! You are reinventing the cinematic role of rain! :) #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:43 pm           



 
@TaroJ: @asifkapadia ahh I know the TDF very well plenty of stories there #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:43 pm           



 
@teenierussell: How did you tackle controversial incidents such as how Prost was portrayed in the film, he is most def the villain of the piece. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:44 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #scriptchat I knew james at I had worked for a commercials company run by his step father in 96 [while a student] #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:44 pm           



 
@antonsays: @teenierussell I thought at the end there was a strong focus on showing how Prost was so upset by it all. He was a ballbearer #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:45 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #scriptchat I knew Manish's wife who was a development exec at WT & MP and I had met once at a warrior Q&A in 02? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:45 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays #scriptchat I didn't notice link until Irrfan Khan of The Warrior mentioned it while we were in India! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:46 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat very cinematic, epic, exciting and dangerous. chess on wheels too #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:46 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat My film about my brother who took his life instead of fighting an unjust war, launched on 11.11.11 http://t.co/DhDvWPI8
November 13, 2011, 8:47 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #scriptchat not our intention, honestly. the film is called SENNA, he is the hero, story if told from his POV #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:47 pm           



 
@TaroJ: #scriptchat is there any advice you would give to anyone out there looking to get a documentary made?
November 13, 2011, 8:48 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #scriptchat Alain is his greatest rival and so they clash and we show Ayrton's pov. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:48 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia it was a big thing for tabloids in Brazil at the time of his death whether or not he'd be at the funeral #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:48 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays yes, it is important to show they were on podium in 93, he was at funeral, he carried AS coffin, he is a trustee IAS #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:49 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @asifkapadia so as @antonsays love how he was shown in a better light at the end #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:49 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat Alain was the perfect Antagonist. @asifkapadia @teenierussell Makes me think of the rivalry between Vettel and Webber?
November 13, 2011, 8:50 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @antonsays #scriptchat wish we could've found a shot of the two of them together at Imola... we tried but could not find one #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:50 pm           



 
@teenierussell: RT @asifkapadia: @antonsays yes, it is important to show they were on podium in 93, he was at funeral, he carried AS coffin, he is a trustee IAS #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:50 pm           



 
@teenierussell: RT @asifkapadia: @antonsays #scriptchat wish we could've found a shot of the two of them together at Imola... we tried but could not find one #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:51 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat follow your gut, it's just as tough if not tougher than a fiction film. but find your story, take your time #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:51 pm           



 
@TaroJ: @janetvaneeden @asifkapadia @teenierussell or Hamilton Alonso #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:51 pm           



 
@teenierussell: @janetvaneeden Allonso and Hamilton too #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:51 pm           



 
@TaroJ: RT @asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat follow your gut, it's just as tough if not tougher than a fiction film. but find your story, take your time #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:51 pm           



 
@janetvaneeden: RT @asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat follow your gut, it's just as tough if not tougher than a fiction film. but find your story, take your time #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:51 pm           



 
@asifkapadia: @teenierussell #scriptchat right he was there. he spoke to viviane and she said the family wanted him to be there #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:52 pm           




@asifkapadia: @janetvaneeden not really the same... Ali v Frazier, Borg v McEnroe, #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:53 pm           




@antonsays: @teenierussell @asifkapadia shows what a man Senna was if his rival was so moved by him. Helps reveal more about Senna's impact #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:53 pm           




@teenierussell: less than 10minutes left till the end of #scriptchat Get your last questions for @asifkapadia in #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:53 pm           




@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat @teenierussell Yes! They're also fierce rivals. Makes the sport fascinating and therefore #Senna such great film @asifkapadia
November 13, 2011, 8:53 pm           




@HateTheHate: #scriptchat [silly question?] Are you F1 nerds or not? If yes, do you think that helped or hindered? :)
November 13, 2011, 8:53 pm           




@teenierussell: RT @janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat @teenierussell Yes! They're also fierce rivals. Makes the sport fascinating and therefore #Senna such great film @asifkapadia
November 13, 2011, 8:54 pm           




@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat @TaroJ @asifkapadia @teenierussell Yes! Rivalries make the story much more gripping.
November 13, 2011, 8:54 pm           




@teenierussell: RT @asifkapadia: @TaroJ #scriptchat follow your gut, it's just as tough if not tougher than a fiction film. but find your story, take your time #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:54 pm           




@asifkapadia: @HateTheHate #scriptchat not silly at all, Manish is a petrol head, knows everything re F1, helped hugely with Bernie FOM family #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:54 pm           




@antonsays: @asifkapadia oh, no but that look on Prost's face at Imola afterwards is so powerful. Says so much. A top actor would struggle. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:55 pm           




@janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat @asifkapadia Yes suppose it was more on that global scale. The others bicker a bit rather than have fierce, violent rivalry.
November 13, 2011, 8:55 pm           




@janetvaneeden: RT @antonsays: @asifkapadia oh, no but that look on Prost's face at Imola afterwards is so powerful. Says so much. A top actor would struggle. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:56 pm           




@asifkapadia: @antonsays #scriptchat exactly, people do & say things when fighting to win in sport. they didnt have time to get old together #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:56 pm           




@TaroJ: #scriptchat a lot been said about Frazier passing away, without him Ali would never been as great, sporting greats have to have rivals
November 13, 2011, 8:56 pm           




@janetvaneeden: RT @TaroJ: #scriptchat a lot been said about Frazier passing away, without him Ali would never been as great, sporting greats have to have rivals
November 13, 2011, 8:56 pm           




@asifkapadia: @janetvaneeden #scriptchat exactly, these guys risk their lives, that's why boxing is the only sport that compares for me. #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:57 pm           




@TaroJ: #scriptchat last few minutes talking docs with @mpandey69 and @asifkapadia
November 13, 2011, 8:58 pm           




@deepalir: @asifkapadia @mpandey69 a little off topic, but any thoughts about Ron Howard's Hunt vs. Lauda movie? #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:58 pm           




@antonsays: @TaroJ Ali would be interesting. I wonder if there is enough about Ali's real character. Senna was himself all the time #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:59 pm           




@asifkapadia: #scriptchat must mention; Ayrton speaking portuguese was key to understanding his character, you need to hear his 'voice' #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:59 pm           




@themightybeard: RT @mpandey69: Structure was always young man arrives in rain in 84 - to old man, wise, scarred drives for last time in 1994 and aftermath #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:59 pm           




@teenierussell: RT @asifkapadia: #scriptchat must mention; Ayrton speaking portuguese was key to understanding his character, you need to hear his 'voice' #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 8:59 pm           




@asifkapadia: @deepalir #scriptchat I've not read it, MP has. I'm think a F1 fiction film is very hard to pull off... #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:00 pm           




@PROSTSnoW: RT @asifkapadia: @PROSTSnoW #Scriptchat If the film does well enough around the world, I still day dream we can screen 5hour cut at festivals... #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:00 pm           




@themightybeard: RT @mpandey69: I was a huge Senna fan and conveyed that to his sis Viviane in a 40 min audio vis slideshow with music. She cried and said 'Yes' #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:00 pm           




@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat Crowdsourcing for my film abt my brother who took his life instd of fighting unjust war launched 11.11.11 http://t.co/DhDvWPI8
November 13, 2011, 9:00 pm           




@teenierussell: Wow, that was quick. Thank you so much for joining us tonight @asifkapadia @mpandey69 #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:00 pm           




@TaroJ: #scriptchat thanks so much to @asifkapadia and @mpandey69 for tonight and good luck as the awards season approaches its a fantastic movie.
November 13, 2011, 9:01 pm           




@asifkapadia: #scriptchat other thoughts, when in doubt... cut to SENNA! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:01 pm           




@TweetTheBook: RT @janetvaneeden: #Scriptchat My film about my brother who took his life instead of fighting an unjust war, launched on 11.11.11 http://t.co/DhDvWPI8
November 13, 2011, 9:01 pm           




@asifkapadia: #scriptchat thank you everyone for the questions, that was great! Sorry we lost MP but he's somewhere in Abu Dhabi at the GP! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:02 pm           




@asifkapadia: #scriptchat you can always contact me via twitter or @SENNAmovie Good night! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:03 pm           




@SiFoulaReel: Good #scriptchat tonight. Not having seen Senna, I just kept quiet and learned stuff. Thanks all.
November 13, 2011, 9:03 pm           




@janetvaneeden: #scriptchat Thanks so much to @asifkapadia and @teenierussell @Taroj @Antonsays for great discussion. Excellent to hear about #Sennafilm
November 13, 2011, 9:04 pm           




@TaroJ: #scriptchat next week we have another guest @robthor writer of Death in Paradise currently showing on BBC 1
November 13, 2011, 9:04 pm           




@ScriptPunk: RT @TaroJ: #scriptchat next week we have another guest @robthor writer of Death in Paradise currently showing on BBC 1
November 13, 2011, 9:04 pm           




@writeforfilm: Allude to the classics . . http://t.co/BnNJMHhy #screenwriting #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:05 pm           




@deepalir: Enlightening #scriptchat by @asifkapadia @mpandey69 on @SennaMovie. Must watch it again!
November 13, 2011, 9:06 pm           




@teenierussell: RT @asifkapadia: #scriptchat you can always contact me via twitter or @SENNAmovie Good night! #scriptchat
November 13, 2011, 9:07 pm           



USA CHAT:

@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK w guest @TheLoneOlive talking documentaries
November 14, 2011, 1:00 am           




@scriptchat: RT @TheLoneOlive: about to talk #documentaries on #scriptchat - thinking of making one & don't know where to get started? JOIN IN
November 14, 2011, 1:00 am           




@BlueCatPictures: We're looking forward to giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening!
November 14, 2011, 1:00 am           




@SarahAlexis4: Hi everybody. Looking forward to absorbing all the info I can about documentaries from @TheLoneOlive. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:00 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @JasonLeopold i'm a guest on #scriptchat tonight. will send some tweeps to read the interviews. amazed how many likes on #gasland piece!
November 14, 2011, 1:00 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @SarahAlexis4 thank you! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:00 am           




@DaveMcGlone1: @BlueCatPictures what are the terms of this giveaway?n #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:01 am           




@jeannevb: Let's get the doc talk going... throw your burning questions at @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:01 am           




@TheLoneOlive: yes. plz. burning RT @jeannevb nLet's get the doc talk going... throw your burning questions at @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:01 am           




@novaris: Do you have advice on how to pitch a reality show? @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:02 am           




@rdlln: #scriptchat @theLoneOlive can we talk mockumentaries too?
November 14, 2011, 1:02 am           




@SarahAlexis4: What exactly goes into a documentary treatment? Is it written like any other film treatment? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:02 am           




@jtabergas: Talking about documentaries tonight, awesome! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:02 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @novaris reality, docu-series & even documentaries are best pitched w/ footage #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:03 am           




@wildlypoetic: RT @TheLoneOlive: about to talk #documentaries on #scriptchat - thinking of making one & don't know where to get started? JOIN IN
November 14, 2011, 1:03 am           




@jtabergas: @TheLoneOlive how do you start developing an idea for a documentary? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:03 am           




@kim_garland: What to write a doc? This >> RT @jeannevb Let's get the doc talk going... throw your burning questions at @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:04 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @novaris that said, before 1 even decides 2 pick up camera, invest time in found footage, best to c written pitch grabs interest #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:04 am           




@OfficeHooky: RT @BlueCatPictures: Were looking forward to giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:04 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: Friends who write or would like to write: #scriptchat (now!) and #tvwriterschat (630 PST) are tonight. Join on in!
November 14, 2011, 1:04 am           




@jeannevb: fyi, here's @TheLoneOlive's bio http://t.co/XXhf5FF0 #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:04 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @jtabergas i have been approached w/ most of my projects. sadly, legal matters like releases is a big factor #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:05 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: Friends who write or would like to write: #scriptchat (now!) and #tvwriterchat (630 PST) are tonight. Join on in!
November 14, 2011, 1:05 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @jtabergas access is one of the most important factors to look into when picking a subject for film or TV #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:05 am           




@sfelt: @jeannevb @TheLoneOlive Who do we pitch docu's to? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:05 am           




@TheWriteScript: Sorry for being late. I may have to lurk, but good to see everyone! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:06 am           




@GinyMacGregor: Hello everyone! *waving as I find a seat * #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:06 am           




@Jamie_LD: I'm here to learn. I know nothing about documentaries. Thanks @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:06 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @sfelt it depends. i have one currently touring museums because the topic has that nitch audience. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:06 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Ricky Gervais on the differences between American and British humor http://t.co/dDga9CEz #screenwriting #TVwriting #scriptchat #rickygervais
November 14, 2011, 1:06 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive Do most docs have a fairly large role for writers? #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:07 am           




@jtabergas: @TheLoneOlive what do you mean by access? like who gets to see it and where? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:07 am           




@GinyMacGregor: I seem to like British humor more than American... #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:07 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @sfelt for my current project, i will do festivals editing the way i want before hitting tv #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:08 am           




@jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:08 am           




@GinyMacGregor: What is the topic btw #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:08 am           




@novaris: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat Do u have to be a writer / director to do docs?
November 14, 2011, 1:08 am           




@GCGeek: Inked in my calendar! RT @jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:08 am           




@GinyMacGregor: RT @jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:08 am           




@jeannevb: documentaries w guest @TheLoneOlive RT @GinyMacGregor: What is the topic btw #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:08 am           




@byDougRich: Double sweet. “@jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat”
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @jtabergas i mean by access, your subject matter. unlike fiction, many legal nuances #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@wildlypoetic: @GinyMacGregor Me too. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@jeannevb: @GCGeek *smooch* #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@SarahAlexis4: @TheLoneOlive Can you talk a bit about what the script writing process is like for a documentary? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@wickedjava: Would love to know too. RT @GinyMacGregor What is the topic btw #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @JasonLeopold #scriptchat of live feed now. @jeannevb has all the scoop-a-licious-ness
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@BlueCatPictures: @rachlanger #scriptchat Yes, but a lot of the documentary's "writing" is done by the director and editor in post!
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@jeannevb: @byDougRich wld be even sweeter if I had written that one haha #damn #slaverybyanothername #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:09 am           




@wildlypoetic: RT @jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:10 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger @sarahalexis4 yes, lets focus on writing. though often lines are more blurred between producer & writer #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:10 am           




@GinyMacGregor: @jeannevb Did you write the doc for #slaverybyanothername #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:11 am           




@TheLoneOlive: everyone has ideas for a reality show. most people don't know how to develop a pitch. that can be 1st contact for work 4 hire #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:11 am           




@JasonLeopold: Oh have to jump to a computer! RT @TheLoneOlive: @JasonLeopold #scriptchat of live feed now. @jeannevb has all the scoop-a-licious-ness
November 14, 2011, 1:11 am           




@kim_garland: #worthyplug RT @jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:11 am           




@TheLoneOlive: if i like a project, i will sign a collaboration agreement if i can. meaning i also will be a producer on the show. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:12 am           




@JAEL488: @TheLoneOlive Hello thanks for joining us- What's the makes a docu? the interview, description, footage, content #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:12 am           




@novaris: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat How much of a docs story do u know going in vs how much develops as ur shooting?
November 14, 2011, 1:12 am           




@jeannevb: We wanted to keep projects separate. I did feature RT @GinyMacGregor: @jeannevb Did you write the doc for #slaverybyanothername #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:12 am           




@TheLoneOlive: if you want to make a documentary & are going to apply for grants, you will need to write a treatment, outline of film #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:13 am           




@tracinell: @TheWriteScript fellow lurker here. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:13 am           




@CinemaProfound: RT @jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:13 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: if you want to make a documentary & are going to apply for grants, you will need to write a treatment, outline of film #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:13 am           




@TheLoneOlive: sometimes without even knowing quite what documentary's direction will go. knowing good marketing writing helps w/ 1 page/pitch #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@sfelt: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat I'm producing 1 about financial literacy and been applying for grants. Do you suggest something else?
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@KimBergie: Looking forward to learning so much in tonight's #scriptchat...even though I have already made my doc! :o)
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@wickedjava: @TheLoneOlive what does a collaboration agreement look like? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@SusynEliseDuris: Susyn's in the house. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@andrealmcneill: @TheLoneOlive How about purchasing rights to a book to base documentary? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@jeannevb: @TheLoneOlive what's your advice if you have hours and hours of footage. Where to begin? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@CinemaProfound: #Hovering in the #wings... #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@LIMAMA: How come I can't get to @scriptchat ???
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: sometimes without even knowing quite what documentary's direction will go. knowing good marketing writing helps w/ 1 page/pitch #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@OfficeHooky: Synonymous with title "Valentine's Day" RT @jeannevb: FYI, doc of #slaverybyanothername airs PBS Feb 13th 9pm #shamelessplug #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:14 am           




@Andyqsmith: RT @GinyMacGregor I seem to like British humor more than American... #scriptchat <Thats because it is? Answers on a postcard?
November 14, 2011, 1:15 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @novaris i think that is often a real challenge but docs can take years so it makes you look at what conflicts may develop #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:15 am           




@ArielleQ4: #scriptchat? I'm just now finding out about this! Looks amazing! Gotta go through the transcripts
November 14, 2011, 1:15 am           




@CinemaProfound: RT @novaris: Getting ready for tonight's #scriptchat with the always inspiring @TheLoneOlive. She makes a great red carpet date, too! :)
November 14, 2011, 1:15 am           




@SarahAlexis4: @KimBergie Hello. May I ask what the subject of your doc was? Very cool that you've made one. :) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:15 am           




@wildlypoetic: RT @TheLoneOlive: if you want to make a documentary & are going to apply for grants, you will need to write a treatment, outline of film #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:15 am           




@jeannevb: @OfficeHooky haha I freakin' hate anything that has to do with VD #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @jeannevb UGH! that is what i am doing. you can hire someone to log but best is to put ass in seat & watch it. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@rdlln: @TheLoneOlive How do you/should you avoid bias (Michael Moore) or misrepresenting reality (Catfish) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@GinyMacGregor: @Andyqsmith You are so right! How have you been by the way? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@LIMAMA: Oy what is up with Twitter tonight??n #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@rachlanger: @theloneolive Was on set for a doc the other night, the director did most of the "writing" on the spot. #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @AndreaLMcNeill my #londonderry project had sold the doc rights before i bought it for screenplay so that is option #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@andrealmcneill: @TheLoneOlive What is the market like for docs? Specifically which networks/cable/etc... #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@rdlln: @LIMAMA did you try http://t.co/vfcHTMaW ? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:16 am           




@TheLoneOlive: trying to catch up. JEEZ this is hard #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:17 am           




@novaris: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat ur doing great!
November 14, 2011, 1:17 am           




@OfficeHooky: @TheLoneOlive Are there any handy links for grant applying process? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:17 am           




@wickedjava: RT @TheLoneOlive @jeannevb UGH! that is what i am doing. you can hire someone to log but best is to put ass in seat & watch it. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:17 am           




@jeannevb: @LIMAMA - FREE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE! round of applause for PJ for FOX dropping their 15 million $ lawsuit against her! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:17 am           




@LIMAMA: I got a message that Twitter was over capacity.n #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:17 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger re: roles for writers in doc. i write a script for the editor to follow but many doc's has VO & hosts #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@KimBergie: @novaris I learned so much while shooting. Plan up front = essential but u have 2 B open 2 that cause great things can happen. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@RamonaMaramonte: #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@MomsGotMuscle: #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@AdamStramgram: @jeannevb #scriptchat You describe and timecode in detail absolutely everything first. Then take a week off and let ur mind free.
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@LIMAMA: LOL! Ya, Jeanne, just when I was gonna be fitted for an orange jumpsuit.n #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@JAEL488: @TheLoneOlive Who does your research?#scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger those are often written by outside writers. after first edit is done. especially educational pieces #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:18 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive Makes sense since you need some organic flow, and then to bring it all together. #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:19 am           




@SPCWrite: @jeannevb @LIMAMA 15 million? Yikes! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:19 am           




@jeannevb: @AdamStramgram a non profit I volunteer for has 400+ hrs of footage *headdesk* #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:19 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @JAEL488 can u clarify the question? some docs don't have interviews, just verite but that may still need script to go to editor #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:19 am           




@slashcoleman: 2 Days to Final #screenwriting competition Deadline! http://t.co/DWks2xyr #amwriting #writechat #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:20 am           




@jeannevb: @LIMAMA hey, that's hot :) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:20 am           




@LIMAMA: What is $15 million among friends?n #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:20 am           




@GCGeek: Woot! :D RT @jeannevb: @LIMAMA - FREE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE! round of applause for PJ for FOX dropping their 15 million $ lawsuit #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:20 am           




@CinemaProfound: @TheLoneOlive Curious, Amanda: Do U see more docs. making it to network TV in the future? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:20 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @sfelt have you shot footage yet? without anything to show, you will need a very compelling treatment especially #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:20 am           




@CinemaProfound: RT @slashcoleman: 2 Days to Final #screenwriting competition Deadline! http://t.co/DWks2xyr #amwriting #writechat #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:21 am           




@BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if you're interested :)
November 14, 2011, 1:21 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @wickedjava it is a legal document. each one is unique but it clarifies each person's role in a project. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:21 am           




@rachlanger: RT @BlueCatPictures: Were giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if youre interstd #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:21 am           




@sfelt: @jeannevb I don't know about anyone else but I write everything down as I'm filming so I don't have to watch it all again. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:22 am           




@OfficeHooky: @jeannevb :) I loathe VD, but will love seeing your project on the PBS. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:22 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rdlln personally, when i went to this yrs oscar doc shorts, i felt all had "agendas" w/ financing often comes subject matter #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:22 am           




@wildlypoetic: RT @BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if you're interested :)
November 14, 2011, 1:22 am           




@ThirstyGirlFilm: RT @BlueCatPictures: Were giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if youre interstd #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:22 am           




@KimBergie: @SarahAlexis4 Thank you! It was a very special experience making it. Screened at 5 festivals so far. :o) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rdlln as for Catfish, i keep saying that's an amazing narrative film heehehe #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@jeannevb: @sfelt an organized man. Bravo! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@AndiWritesAgain: @GCGeek @jeannevb @LIMAMA Just a quick 'drop by' to second that Woot!!! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@PADDY_C00L: RT @BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if you're interested :)
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@OfficeHooky: If the Brits call the BBC 'The Beeb' should we reciprocate and call PBS 'The Peeb'? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: @rdlln personally, when i went to this yrs oscar doc shorts, i felt all had "agendas" w/ financing often comes subject matter #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@AdamStramgram: @jeannevb #scriptchat Well... Maybe skip some parts, but the idea is to know your material and b able to find anything that popps up later..
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@CollaredGreens: RT @BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if you're interested :)
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@KimBergie: @SarahAlexis4 About my good friend and semifamous 1980s skateboarder named PUKER/his tragic fall and resurrection 40 yrs later #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger yes, producer, director, writer role is most blurred in documentaries #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:23 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger yes, producer, director, writer role is most blurred in documentaries #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:24 am           




@sfelt: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat yes I've got a few interviews done and will be filming at a conference December 7th, should I make a sizzler?
November 14, 2011, 1:24 am           




@OfficeHooky: Hear hear! RT @jeannevb: @LIMAMA round of applause for PJ for FOX dropping their 15 million $ lawsuit against her! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:24 am           




@lisamondello: RT @BlueCatPictures:Were giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if interested #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:24 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @OfficeHooky hmm. handy links. i can send @jeannevb some resource links. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:25 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive Do you feel writers generally make good producers as far as docs are concerned? #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:25 am           




@SarahAlexis4: @KimBergie Sounds great! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:25 am           




@sfelt: @jeannevb #scriptchat Thank You! It took me 8 hours of footage to learn but its a bit easier now.
November 14, 2011, 1:25 am           




@kim_garland: & @elizabethkarr won last time! RT @BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening!
November 14, 2011, 1:25 am           




@BlueRidgefilms: @theloneolive Thanks for any links you can provide! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:26 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @JAEL488 i have an associate producer that did research for @TAOMFilm but is a mostly verite project #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:26 am           




@AeternusProject: We are making a self doc as we learn here on this project. Kinda turns us all into writers. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:27 am           




@jeannevb: Send. I'll add to transcript page RT @TheLoneOlive: @OfficeHooky hmm. handy links. i can send @jeannevb some resource links. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:27 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @CinemaProfound by network do you mean the traditional? because i don't see that but HBO is a big boost as is PBS #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:27 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: RT @BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if you're interested :)
November 14, 2011, 1:27 am           




@rachlanger: RT @AeternusProject: We are making a self doc as we learn here on this project. Kinda turns us all into writers. #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:27 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @sfelt yes! and if you can find an editor that specializes in sizzles, it will be even better. it is an art as is the trailer #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:27 am           




@rdlln: . @TheLoneOlive is it possible/advisable to remain objective as documentarist or is it role of doc maker to mold reality #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:28 am           




@JAEL488: @TheLoneOlive thanks #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:28 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger they are 2 different skills. at AFF one year someone asked terry rossio that question & i think his answer was great #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:29 am           




@relapsing: RT @BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if you're interested :)
November 14, 2011, 1:29 am           




@OfficeHooky: Things move fast, but there is always insight to be gathered from the people that are screenwriters at #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:29 am           




@BlueCatPictures: @TheLoneOlive Thank you for all of these wonderful answers! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:29 am           




@TheLoneOlive: Terry Rossio said, writing requires quite & solitude & producing requires phone time & smoozing. hard to mix at same time #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:30 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @OfficeHooky: Things move fast, but there is always insight to be gathered from the people that are screenwriters at #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:30 am           




@CinemaProfound: @LIMAMA I see #congratulations are in order. Finally, the one for the "little guy"!! :) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:30 am           




@ka3mapx: @BlueCatPictures: Were giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if youre interested #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:30 am           




@Indust_Scripts: The unsubscribe rate for our once-a-month #newsletter is well under 1%. There's a reason for that. Sign up- http://t.co/EOnSbx2c #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:30 am           




@novaris: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat That's a great quote!
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive a smart man. #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rdlln this is a burning question in industry at the moment. josh fox said in the interview, he has a subject he cared about #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@CrispyPhoenix: RT @BlueCatPictures: We're giving away a free BlueCat entry to a lucky #scriptchat participant this evening! RT if you're interested :)
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@ka3mapx: what's the topic tonight? docs? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rdlln and that it drove him to make a film. in truth we are human so of course biased but if one tries to be journalistic #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@CinemaProfound: @TheLoneOlive Yes. Because as U've already said, @ this pt., only #PBS #HBO #TLC, etc. are into them... #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@sfelt: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat Thank You @jeannevb for hosting this. My docu website is http://t.co/pRqAttR4 and will add the sizzler asap!
November 14, 2011, 1:31 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: How important is a sizzle reel for in-progress documentaries? #scriptchat #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:32 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rdlln one must try & show both sides. marshall curry told me in Streetfight that just verite footage revealed a natural divide #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:32 am           




@TheLoneOlive: wow. just adding that #scriptchat in every tweet sure makes answering challenging :)
November 14, 2011, 1:33 am           




@KimBergie: @TheLoneOlive Any insight on online distribution? I've seen some great stuff on SnagFilms. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:33 am           




@LIMAMA: Thanks everyone! Please spread the word about the lawsuit being dismissed. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@OfficeHooky: Question for @TheLoneOlive and any other Doc writers/producers/all other cool people here: Can a Transmedia documentary exist? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@CinemaProfound: @TheLoneOlive Tip: copy and paste #scriptchat Saves time :)
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@DimitriDavis: RT @slashcoleman: 2 Days to Final #screenwriting competition Deadline! http://t.co/DWks2xyr #amwriting #writechat #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@RamonaMaramonte: RT @KimBergie: @TheLoneOlive Any insight on online distribution? I've seen some great stuff on SnagFilms. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@jeannevb: @TheLoneOlive aren't you using http://t.co/mr07DdrM ? It auto-adds the hashtag #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@CinemaProfound: RT @LIMAMA: Thanks everyone! Please spread the word about the lawsuit being dismissed. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @CinemaProfound i personally would like in the us opportunities that EU & Canada offers filmmakers but i don't see it happening #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:34 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive writers learning to be succinct via use of #scriptchat hash tag. A it ironic isn't it? ;-) #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:35 am           




@JAEL488: @TheLoneOlive your doing awesome #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:35 am           




@GCGeek: Or sign into tweetchat & does it for ya. RT @CinemaProfound: @TheLoneOlive Tip: copy and paste #scriptchat Saves time :) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:35 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: @CinemaProfound i personally would like in the us opportunities that EU & Canada offers filmmakers but i don't see it happening #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:35 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @KimBergie there are some amazing websites showing free documentaries online. paying bills is always issue #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:36 am           




@sfelt: @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat Can you tell us if getting a meeting to pitch a doc to PBS, etc as unknown producer is possible/likely/unlikely?
November 14, 2011, 1:36 am           




@OfficeHooky: RT @GCGeek: Sign in to tweetchat. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:36 am           




@rachlanger: @jeannevb Your prof pic looking lovely as usual. Nice thing about twitter, they can't tell I have "producer bags" under my eyes! #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:36 am           




@TheLoneOlive: some realities of funding. oscar winning producer i know can't get any grants for new project. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:37 am           




@TheLoneOlive: documentaries cost big bucks. not naming names but one friends films average 1 to 4 million a pop #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:38 am           




@BlueCatPictures: #scriptchat participants: for a free #BlueCat entry, either RT or reply @BlueCatPictures to be eligible!
November 14, 2011, 1:38 am           




@jeannevb: @rachlanger I'm sure you look gorgeous :) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:38 am           




@novaris: RT @BlueCatPictures: #scriptchat participants: for a free #BlueCat entry, either RT or reply @BlueCatPictures to be eligible! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:38 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: some realities of funding. oscar winning producer i know can't get any grants for new project. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:38 am           




@TheLoneOlive: to get a good documentary editor to work on a feature length be prepared to pay 60k and up #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive Do you see crowd-funding becoming a big thing for docs? #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@JaydeAria: You know you're passionate about something when you can't go a day without thinking about it. My passion is 'Film & Writing' #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@CinemaProfound: @GCGeek Cool. I love that. Thanks! @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat #tweetchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@beingbrad: Peep #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@novaris: RT @TheLoneOlive: some realities of funding. oscar winning producer i know cant get any grants for new project. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@jeannevb: This RT @BlueCatPictures: #scriptchat participants: for free #BlueCat entry, either RT or reply @BlueCatPictures to be eligible! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@rachlanger: @jeannevb Oh stop. /hands more tequila. More of this stuff and I will!! :-) #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @OfficeHooky yes, there is an interesting one out there about a prison town but name slips me at moment #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:39 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @JaydeAria: You know you're passionate about something when you can't go a day without thinking about it. My passion is 'Film & Writing' #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:40 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @CinemaProfound heehee. not time. shorten my sentences is what i find hard #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:40 am           




@karlabry: Makes sense. RT @TheLoneOlive: @novaris reality, docu-series & even documentaries are best pitched w/ footage #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:40 am           




@OfficeHooky: @LIMAMA An individual subject to litigation brought by conglomerate can give ya a case of the bends. Welcome back to the world. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:40 am           




@Hollyw00t: Add a #scriptchat column to TweetDeck..
November 14, 2011, 1:41 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @sfelt i have been lucky enough to know people in the industry but i approach people i don't know all the time. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:41 am           




@GCGeek: @CinemaProfound http://t.co/ilCKexNu makes it easier for scrolling, pausing and catching up too :-) @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:41 am           




@CinemaProfound: @TheLoneOlive My sense is in agreement with that. USA focused on #entertainment in the literal sense. Thx 4 answer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:41 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @sfelt as with narrative. have your "logline" and enthusiasm. find your appropriate audience. POV & many PBS shows have mandates #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:42 am           




@karlabry: @TheLoneOlive Sounds like 2 very different personality types for writing vs producing. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:42 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: @OfficeHooky Personally, I love the idea of a transmedia documentary. Get to work! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:42 am           




@whomadewhoprods: RT @jeannevb: This RT @BlueCatPictures: #scriptchat participants: for free #BlueCat entry, either RT or reply @BlueCatPictures to be eligible! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:42 am           




@karlabry: RT @novaris: RT @TheLoneOlive: some realities of funding. oscar winning producer i know cant get any grants for new project. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:42 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger YES. that oscar doc producer is crowd-sourcing. i think it is here to stay #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:42 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger there are some sites for crowdsourcing that you have to already have certain grant money. they are selective #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:43 am           




@SarahAlexis4: @TheLoneOlive Do you have any favorite documentaries as a viewer? Ones that inspired you? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:43 am           




@GCGeek: Hi @TheLoneOlive! Is the doc writing process/script structure very different from feature, or more similar than one might think? #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:43 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @rachlanger i'll see if i can remember the name of one i am thinking of & give to @jeannevb #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:44 am           




@novaris: @karlabry If anyone can pull off both writing & producing, it's @TheLoneOlive She's a gal of many hats. :) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:44 am           




@DimitriDavis: RT @jeannevb: This RT @BlueCatPictures: #scriptchat participants: for free #BlueCat entry, either RT or reply @BlueCatPictures to be eligible! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:44 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: @karlabry You could adopt producer persona for daytime, writer persona for night. Voila! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:44 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive yes, we are struggling through a crowd-funding venture over at @aeternusproject. Lots of loopholes and catch 22s! #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:44 am           




@CinemaProfound: @TheLoneOlive LOL, can't help w/that, my dear! :) #scriptchat #140charactersisabitch
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@BlueCatPictures: @karlabry #scriptchat Producers are always balancing btwn right + left brain! Doc writers/directors/producers even more so!
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive great! Would love to check his/her campaign. :-) #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @SarahAlexis4 doing the @truthout interview series i got to watch some great films recently #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @novaris: @karlabry If anyone can pull off both writing & producing, it's @TheLoneOlive She's a gal of many hats. :) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@Jamie_LD: I have to change computers. this one is too slow for #scriptchat BRB
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @SarahAlexis4 i remember seeing Born Into Brothels in the theater & being blown away. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@novaris: @karlabry Me, I prefer lurking in a dark room with my computer. I'd be the world's worst producer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:45 am           




@KimBergie: I hear ya. RT @novaris: @karlabry Me, I prefer lurking in a dark room with my computer. Id be the worlds worst producer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:46 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @GCGeek good question. some elements are similar. if purpose isn't strictly informative, educational you want conflict & tension #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:47 am           




@SarahAlexis4: @TheLoneOlive Thanks. Will have to check that one out. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:47 am           




@jeannevb: @TheLoneOlive you're doing great, Amanda *pours* #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:47 am           




@kim_garland: *clink* RT @jeannevb: @TheLoneOlive you're doing great, Amanda *pours* #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@BlueCatPictures: @novaris Writers with that skill set are just as valuable! Not every writer needs to be a writer-producer hyphenate #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@CinemaProfound: @GCGeek Thx again. *smiles* @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat #tweetchat
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@KimBergie: Yes, cheers!! RT @jeannevb: @TheLoneOlive youre doing great, Amanda *pours* #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @GCGeek same as narrative but sadly, one can't just "add a scene" but the marketing material should be just as exciting #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@motionpix: Can relate RT @BlueCatPictures #scriptchat Producers always balancing btwn right + left brain! Doc writers/directors/producers even more so!
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@JAEL488: RT @jeannevb: @TheLoneOlive you're doing great, #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@GeoffBreedwell: RT @BlueCatPictures: #scriptchat participants: for a free #BlueCat entry, either RT or reply @BlueCatPictures to be eligible!
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @novaris @karlabry thank you! but even i have to turn the phones off the days i am writing. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:48 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @motionpix: Can relate RT @BlueCatPictures #scriptchat Producers always balancing btwn right + left brain! Doc writers/directors/producers even more so!
November 14, 2011, 1:49 am           




@OfficeHooky: *cheers* RT @jeannevb: @TheLoneOlive youre doing great, Amanda *pours* #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:49 am           




@TheLoneOlive: my best advice to anyone thinking of jumping into their own project be it doc, docu-series, or reality is get legal advice #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:49 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: my best advice to anyone thinking of jumping into their own project be it doc, docu-series, or reality is get legal advice #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:50 am           




@TheLoneOlive: even remembering to turn off the radio in the background will be make or break. music licensing is killer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:50 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: even remembering to turn off the radio in the background will be make or break. music licensing is killer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:51 am           




@TheLoneOlive: producer i know who worked w/ top oscar winning directors never got distribution for his doc because of music license issues #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:51 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: producer i know who worked w/ top oscar winning directors never got distribution for his doc because of music license issues #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:51 am           




@KimBergie: $$$ RT @TheLoneOlive: music licensing is killer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:52 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: @TheLoneOlive Any big mistakes people make with documentaries that are easily avoidable? (After not talking to legal first.) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:52 am           




@GCGeek: @TheLoneOlive Thank you. Great info! I think some of the best stories are the ones told by those who have lived them. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:53 am           




@GeoffBreedwell: If you missed tonight's Simpsons, you missed one of the FUNNIEST episodes of the season, written by @mattselman!!! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:53 am           




@KimBergie: @TheLoneOlive Not popular, I know, but I made a short "non-commercial" doc 2 show my skills and got great music that way. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:53 am           




@JAEL488: RT @GCGeek: @TheLoneOlive Thank you. Great info! I think some of the best stories are the ones told by those who have lived them.#scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:54 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @GCGeek: @TheLoneOlive Thank you. Great info! I think some of the best stories are the ones told by those who have lived them. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:54 am           




@GCGeek: @CinemaProfound My pleasure. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:54 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @JasmineMcAtee be realistic about ur audience. they're by nature usually very niche so b honest if it will garner distribution #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:54 am           




@BlueCatPictures: @GCGeek You're right about that! Even if you're not writing a doc, writing from an honest place is very important #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:55 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @JasmineMcAtee too much footage can also overwhelm people. just because we have digital doesn't mean we should shoot endlessly #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:55 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: @JasmineMcAtee be realistic about ur audience. they're by nature usually very niche so b honest if it will garner distribution #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:55 am           




@GCGeek: Main reason why 'WKRP in Cincinnati' DVDs release took forever! RT @KimBergie: $$$ RT @TheLoneOlive: music licensing is killer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:55 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: @JasmineMcAtee too much footage can also overwhelm people. just because we have digital doesn't mean we should shoot endlessly #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:55 am           




@rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive Fantastic job wrangling the Q's tonight! #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:56 am           




@rachlanger: @BlueCatPictures Great input tonight. =) #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:56 am           




@KimBergie: @GCGeek Loved WKRP. ;o) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:56 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @KimBergie if anyone wants 2 b in the ndustry they have 2 have something 2 show. it's pretty amazing what new technology offers #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:56 am           




@sfelt: @BlueCatPictures @TheLoneOlive #scriptchat I've been working with Volunteer Lawyers for Arts in Philadelphia and they're awesome!
November 14, 2011, 1:56 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @rachlanger: @TheLoneOlive Fantastic job wrangling the Q's tonight! #Scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:56 am           




@jeannevb: Just a few more min to pick the documentary brain of @TheLoneOlive... have at her #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:57 am           




@BlueCatPictures: @rachlanger @TheLoneOlive Agreed! This has been a wonderful #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:57 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: I believe that's the reason "Cold Case" seasons aren't on DVD. RT @TheLoneOlive: music licensing is killer. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:57 am           




@TheLoneOlive: at a UN film event, i thought abigail disney said something amazing. she said, "no one reads what's in the laurels" #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:57 am           




@GCGeek: @KimBergie It's the reason why I pursued radio in an earlier career. :-) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:57 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @TheLoneOlive: @KimBergie if anyone wants 2 b in the ndustry they have 2 have something 2 show. it's pretty amazing what new technology offers #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:57 am           




@JAEL488: Awesommmmme chat tonight #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:59 am           




@TheLoneOlive: meaning u need that festival insignia but u don't need 2 spend 50k attending them all. people @ a film festival isnt ur audience #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:59 am           




@Indiefilmgirl: @TheLoneOlive is on the #scriptchat tonight she's awesome so don't hesitate to send her questions
November 14, 2011, 1:59 am           




@TheLoneOlive: she got distribution for Pray the Devil Back To Hell after it got grassroots legs. that is Gaslands base as well #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 1:59 am           




@ShebaJo: RT @GCGeek Main reason WKRP n Cincinnati DVD release took 4ever! RT @KimBergie: $$$ RT @TheLoneOlive music licensing is killer.#scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:00 am           




@TheLoneOlive: @sfelt @BlueCatPictures every state has them & there are also many basic forms on line free #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:00 am           




@jeannevb: Bewitching hour is here. Thanks so much to @TheLoneOlive for sharing her documentary knowledge with us! Transcript up later. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:00 am           




@SarahAlexis4: @theloneolive Thank you so much for your time and answers/advice! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:00 am           




@lisamondello: @TheLoneOlive Thanks so much for the fantastic chat! I learned a lot. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@JAEL488: RT @SarahAlexis4: @theloneolive Thank you so much for your time and answers/advice! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@KimBergie: Ditto! So helpful!! RT @SarahAlexis4: @theloneolive Thank you so much for your time and answers/advice! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@DavidWeedmark: @TheLoneOlive nice insights tonight. thnx :D #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@BlueCatPictures: Since we're getting such a great response to the #scriptchat Free Entry RTs, we're going to give away 2 now.
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@JasmineMcAtee: @TheLoneOlive Thank you for a very informative hour! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@TheLoneOlive: WOW. that goes so fast when you have to answer the questions. i didn't even have one sip of wine #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@novaris: Awesome job! @TheLoneOlive #scriptchatn #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:01 am           




@jtabergas: @TheLoneOlive thanks, love all the info on writing & producing docs. will keep them in mind for my 1st! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@RamonaMaramonte: @TheLoneOlive you were awesome as I expected. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@MomsGotMuscle: @TheLoneOlive you were awesome as I expected. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@KimBergie: Speedy hour! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@GCGeek: @TheLoneOlive Thanks for a very interesting chat. I hadn't considered docs before, but it really sounds exciting! @jeannevb #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @jtabergas: @TheLoneOlive thanks, love all the info on writing & producing docs. will keep them in mind for my 1st! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@TheLoneOlive: i will send a few links i think might be helpful to @jeannevb geared towards documentaries #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@emonome: Just woke up here in Dhaka but wanted to give a big up to @TheLoneOlive for tonight's #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@JAEL488: @KimBergie That hour went fast #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:02 am           




@GeoffBreedwell: RT @BlueCatPictures: Since we're getting such a great response to the #scriptchat Free Entry RTs, we're going to give away 2 now.
November 14, 2011, 2:03 am           




@bradriddell: @jeannevb @TheLoneOlive great job tonight as always, ladies. Informative & fun. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:03 am           




@TheLoneOlive: thank you guys so much for all the kind words, encouragement, questions & patience #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:03 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @bradriddell: @jeannevb @TheLoneOlive great job tonight as always, ladies. Informative & fun. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:03 am           




@jeannevb: Next week's #scriptchat is writer of BURIED @chrissparling ! Very excited!
November 14, 2011, 2:03 am           




@Jamie_LD: @TheLoneOlive You rock. Thanks so much. #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:03 am           




@kim_garland: Sweet!! RT @jeannevb: Next week's #scriptchat is writer of BURIED @chrissparling ! Very excited!
November 14, 2011, 2:04 am           




@BlueCatPictures: RT @jeannevb: Next week's #scriptchat is writer of BURIED @chrissparling ! Very excited!
November 14, 2011, 2:04 am           




@JAEL488: RT @jeannevb: Next week's #scriptchat is writer of BURIED @chrissparling ! Very excited!
November 14, 2011, 2:04 am           




@SarahAlexis4: So cool!! RT: @jeannevb Next week's #scriptchat is writer of BURIED @chrissparling ! Very excited!
November 14, 2011, 2:04 am           




@KimBergie: @GCGeek My doc idea totally took me by surprise. Last thing I thought I'd do, but had to tell the story! Worth considering. :o) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:04 am           




@TheLoneOlive: i learned a lot in these interviews with oscar & emmy winning documentary filmmakers, u might enjoy too: http://t.co/9ShdxsF7 #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:04 am           




@jamesgalenz: It's only the coolest people that know about #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:04 am           




@lisamondello: RT @jeannevb: Next weeks #scriptchat is writer of BURIED @chrissparling ! Very excited! #scriptscene #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:05 am           




@KimBergie: @JAEL488 Can't believe its 9 already. One hour closer to Monday! (ugh) #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:05 am           




@jeannevb: OK, give me a few min to get the transcript up. Thanks again @TheLoneOlive. You rocked! #scriptchat
November 14, 2011, 2:05 am           


DOCUMENTARY INFO LINKS FROM AMANDA LIN COSTA:


General information about the grant process and resources:

They often offers classes and panels with many posted on their website.

Organizations that offer fiscal sponsorship and general information on filmmaking:


They both have strong communities and often offer events to members.

One of my favorite NYC-based organizations that posts many of its lectures and events online free:


Interested in the Television market for documentaries or docu-series?  A must read site:

Keep up on current projects and also many links to sample contracts and other resources:


This guide applies to most aspects of filmmaking, certainly including documentary filmmaking:


It touches about many of the legal aspects required for commercial release of work.

A few people were asking about objectivity in documentary filmmaking, I think this is a good read on the topic.  The Center for Social Media has many great articles on its site:




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