Francis Ford Coppola
“I think cinema, movies and magic have always been closely associated.” – Francis Ford Coppola
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Martin Scorsese
No one has done more for the art of cinema. Scorsese is America’s greatest living director, if not the greatest of all time.
Orson Welles
“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn.” – Orson Welles
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.
Errol Morris
If you’ve ever wondered whether cinema can have real impact, Morris’ work has been responsible for freeing an innocent man from death row and forcing Werner Herzog to eat his own shoe.
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.
