On Documentary
“On documentary” is a podcast hosted by filmmaker Adam James Smith exploring the art of documentary filmmaking from various points of view. In each episode, Adam interviews an individual from the world of documentary film, including directors, producers, editors, funders, critics, programmers, distributors, and beyond.
Podcasting since 2023 • 29 episodes
On Documentary
Latest Episodes
Dorottya Zurbó & Arun Bhattarai on Exploring Bhutan's Gross National Happiness in "Agent of Happiness"
In this episode, I talk with directors Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó about their new film “Agent of Happiness” that premiered earlier in the year at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. This film explores if and how happiness can be measured? T...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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42:57
Ayman El Amir & Nada Riyadh on Their Cannes-Winning Film "The Brink of Dreams"
In this episode, I talk with directors Ayman El Amir and Nada Riyadh about their new film “The Brink of Dreams” that recently won the Golden Eye award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. This documentary chronicles the lives of a group of young E...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:45
Dan Covert on Directing the SXSW Award-Winning Film "Drawing a Life"
In this episode, I talk with artist and director Dan Covert, about his new documentary film “Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life” that recently premiered at SXSW, picking up an Audience Award, and is about to be released on VOD. "Drawing a Life" i...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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22:41
Xinyan Yu & Max Duncan on Directing "Made in Ethiopia"
In this episode, I talk to filmmakers Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan about the challenges of production of their excellent new film "Made in Ethiopia", that just received its premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival. "Made in Ethiopia" examines the...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:29
Ryan Marth on Composing Music for Documentary Films
In this episode, I talk to accomplished composer Ryan Marth, who has created music for a variety of films. Ryan covers the nuts and bolts of his craft and offers advice for both new composers and for filmmakers on how to go about creating music...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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47:29