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Tell Me Something: Advice from DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus

Another except from the new book edited by Jessica Edwards of First Film Co. — Tell Me Something: Advice from Documentary Filmmakers. This week it’s DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus:

Photo by Gary Hustwist
Photo by Gary Hustwist

Work with someone you love. Love what you do. Listen to your partner, but stay true to the voice inside. It’s not always easy, but why easy? Take a deep breath. If you’re lucky, it’ll be the best adventure of your life. And you’ll share it with your love.    

We got a dog. A big black dog.

Selected Filmography: Town Bloody Hall (1979), The War Room (1993), Kings of Pastry (2009)

Photo: Gary Hustwit (New York City, March 2013)

 

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