Podcast
Producing International Documentaries: Marion Renk-Rosenthal of Renk-Rosenthal Media Production
Part 2: Latin America, the Philippines, Relationships and Taboo Subjects
Part 2: Latin America, the Philippines, Relationships and Taboo Subjects
Summary: Episode 40 - Part 2
Documentaries are a tool to change the world, but certain rules must be followed. Some countries have taboo subjects that could lead to legal ramifications. Choosing a topic is a large part of the process as is whether a budget for security is included. Marion explains the do’s and don’ts of working in Latin America, Poland, and the Philippines as well as subjects and filming methods that appeal to Europeans vs. Americans...
Documentaries are a tool to change the world, but certain rules must be followed. Some countries have taboo subjects that could lead to legal ramifications. Choosing a topic is a large part of the process as is whether a budget for security is included. Marion explains the do’s and don’ts of working in Latin America, Poland, and the Philippines as well as subjects and filming methods that appeal to Europeans vs. Americans...
Producing International Documentaries: Marion Renk-Rosenthal of Renk-Rosenthal Media Production
Part 3: Product placement, Advertising, and Tour groups’ cultural challenges
Part 3: Product placement, Advertising, and Tour groups’ cultural challenges
Summary: Episode 41 - Part 3
Part Three of our three-part series with Marion Renk-Rosenthal. Marion explains how she navigates the politics of both state-run and private media companies. There are different rules to follow, and there are pros and cons for both. The world is changing, and the younger generation has a different mindset. Marion explains how the world of documentary filmmaking is changing...
Part Three of our three-part series with Marion Renk-Rosenthal. Marion explains how she navigates the politics of both state-run and private media companies. There are different rules to follow, and there are pros and cons for both. The world is changing, and the younger generation has a different mindset. Marion explains how the world of documentary filmmaking is changing...
Producing International Documentaries: Marion Renk-Rosenthal of Renk-Rosenthal Media Production
Part 1: Four countries’ business and social practices.
Part 1: Four countries’ business and social practices.
Summary: Episode 39 - Part 1
Documentaries are a tool to change the world. Marion tells the story of Corky, an Orca from British Columbia, and the discovery of long-buried historical site, the Lost White City in Honduras. As she creates these documentaries, she navigates the rules of private and state-run media. She also explores social, business and cultural norms in the US, the UK, France, Germany and Luxembourg, with critical do’s and don’ts in each country...
Documentaries are a tool to change the world. Marion tells the story of Corky, an Orca from British Columbia, and the discovery of long-buried historical site, the Lost White City in Honduras. As she creates these documentaries, she navigates the rules of private and state-run media. She also explores social, business and cultural norms in the US, the UK, France, Germany and Luxembourg, with critical do’s and don’ts in each country...
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