documentaries Archives | Jennifer Wolfe

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Jayne Mansfield Documentary Evokes Classic UPA ‘Toons | ANIMATIONWorld

November 9, 2017

Elroy Simmons and Dr. Sarah Bowen lead a team of Northern Film School students at Leeds Beckett University to create classic UPA-inspired visuals for the new documentary feature ‘Mansfield 66/67.’

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Woman | DV Magazine

July 1, 2016

Documentary feature "Eva Hesse" follows the life of the pioneering mid-20th century artist from her escape from Nazi Germany at age two to her emphatic break with Minimalism, followed by…

‘Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures’ Follows the Photographer’s Gaze | DV Magazine

May 1, 2016

Editor Langdon F. Page and co-editor Francy Kachler used Avid Media Composer to assemble 'Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures,' the documentary feature from directors Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato.

Irascible, Irrepressible Iris: Inside the Affectionate Documentary from Albert Maysles | DV Magazine

April 1, 2015

Beloved documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles passed away in his home in New York on March 5, at the age of 88, prompting an outpouring of mourning and affection from filmmakers…

Grande Dames: Documenting Street Style for ‘Advanced Style’ | DV Magazine

December 1, 2014

Director and cinematographer Lina Plioplyte’s new documentary feature, 'Advanced Style The Movie,' is the story behind the fashion blog of the same name that became an international phenomenon.

"In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons In Life With Saul Leiter"

‘In No Great Hurry’: Documenting the Work and Wisdom of Photographer Saul Leiter | DV Magazine

April 1, 2014

Tomas Leach's documentary "In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons In Life With Saul Leiter" is a tender and intimate portrait of the photographer and painter considered to be a pioneer…

Scene from the "Egypt" episode of MTVu’s new MTV World documentary series, "Rebel Music."

Documenting Social Change and Cultural Shifts: Global Production Challenges on MTV World’s ‘Rebel Music’ | DV Magazine

January 1, 2014

for MTVu’s new MTV World documentary series, "Rebel Music," director of photography Mikhail Galustov employs the Canon C300 digital cinema camera for hand-held shooting and low-light situations.

'The Punk Singer,' directed by Sini Anderson.

‘The Punk Singer’: Tracing the Trajectory of Riot Grrrl Kathleen Hanna | DV Magazine

December 1, 2013

With virtually no budget, production of "The Punk Singer" was achieved largely through donations of equipment and expertise. Interviews and b-roll footage were captured using a combination of Panasonic AG…

Neighborhood Watch: Su Friedrich Follows the Evolution (and Devolution) of Brooklyn for ‘Gut Renovation’ | DV Magazine

July 1, 2013

Documentary feature "Gut Renovation," by independent filmmaker Su Friedrich and co-writer Cathy Quinlan, records Williamsburg, New York's transformation from an artists’ refuge to the sleek and moneyed hipster paradise it…

Cinema History and Mystery: Seeing ‘The Shining’ From Every Angle in ‘Room 237’ | DV Magazine

May 1, 2013

In a deconstruction of Kubrick’s still-controversial Stephen King adaptation, director Rodney Ascher’s conspiracy documentary "Room 237" evokes the Kuleshov Effect, exploring five of the most widely-addressed theories via interviews with…

‘Brief Encounters:’ Capturing the Cinematic Sensibility of Gregory Crewdson | DV Magazine

March 1, 2013

Shot over the past decade by director and cinematographer Ben Shapiro, "Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters" is a methodically rendered portrait of the acclaimed photographer’s work and process.

Punk Rock Protest: Tracing the Trials of Russian Band Pussy Riot | DV Magazine

February 1, 2013

A punk pastiche, "Pussy Riot — A Punk Prayer" incorporates footage from Russian news agencies along with material captured with mobile phones and handheld cameras as well as stabilized DSLR…

Birds of a Feather: Iconoclasts Albert Maysles and Iris Apfel Team on Documentary | DV Magazine

January 1, 2013

One of the forerunners of cinéma vérité’s North American cousin, direct cinema, Albert Maysles was first drawn to film Iris Apfel by a close-up photo that ran as a full…

RED Epic at Red Rocks: Capturing the Mumford & Sons Concert Film | DV Magazine

January 1, 2013

Cinematographer Giles Dunning chose RED Epic cameras outfitted with Canon L-Series and Angenieux Optimo zoom lenses to capture live concert footage for "The Road to Red Rocks" concert film for…

‘West of Memphis:’ Chronicling the Case in Amy Berg’s Cinematic Documentary | DV Magazine

November 1, 2012

Produced by filmmaking team Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, and directed by documentary filmmaker Amy Berg, "West of Memphis" was shot by DPs Maryse Alberti and Ronan Kileen with a…

Performance, Perspective, Production: Crafting ‘Marina Abramović The Artist Is Present’ | DV Magazine

September 1, 2012

Leading up to her celebrated 2010 retrospective at the New York Museum of Modern Art, first-time director Matthew Akers followed Abramović for 10 months, documenting her life relentlessly.

Documenting Dissidence: Alison Klayman Directs ‘Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry’ | DV Magazine