Translating groundbreaking research into action to ensure that the growing documentary field adopts high-quality practices around ethics, transparency, and care for subjects.
Challenge
Many have experienced the power and value of documentaries. The advent of true crime’s widespread popularity, specifically, has put a spotlight on ethics in filmmaking practice and production. How can this growing field ensure that filmmakers are aware of the highest quality standards around ethics, transparency, and care when working with film participants?
Solution
I worked with ITVS to assess afirst-of-its-kind, largest-ever survey of documentary filmmakers and film participants to improve understanding around experiences and inform best practices. I analyzed and created insights from the survey data, developing a communications strategy and recommendations for action for ITVS to use in its campaign to engage filmmakers in discussion and support them to be successful in working with their subjects.
