Charlie Chaplin
For a man of few words, Chaplin did it all…literally. The father of film comedy is remembered for more than just his mustache.
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Francis Ford Coppola
“I think cinema, movies and magic have always been closely associated.” – Francis Ford Coppola
Orson Welles
“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn.” – Orson Welles
Oprah Winfrey
Look under your seat, because everybody is getting a profile on a mega-media-mogul!
Alex Ross Perry
A literary writer with an unorthodox directing style, Alex Ross Perry gives indie film a voice amid all the mumble.
Gordon Willis
The Prince of Darkness, an apt title for the man who helped define the cinematic style of 1970’s Hollywood.
Nancy Buirski
Even before it was cool, Nancy Buirski has been a tireless champion for low-budget documentary films.
Casey Neistat
If anyone can make the case for vlogs as a serious art form, it’s definitely this dude.
The Maysles Brothers
Pioneers of the Direct Cinema movement, who strove to make their documentaries feel as real as the characters they featured.
Brett Morgen
The “mad scientist” of documentary film, Morgen’s unique approach to storytelling has allowed his viewers to experience history as it unfolded for those who were there.
Karen Shatzkin
When it comes to documentary film laws, no one has you covered quite as well as Karen Shatzkin.
