On Documentary

Peter Nicks on Directing "Anthem" and the Oakland Trilogy

July 03, 2023 Adam James Smith Season 1 Episode 5
Peter Nicks on Directing "Anthem" and the Oakland Trilogy
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On Documentary
Peter Nicks on Directing "Anthem" and the Oakland Trilogy
Jul 03, 2023 Season 1 Episode 5
Adam James Smith

In this episode, I talk to Peter Nicks, Emmy Award-winner, Academy Award-nominee, and Director of recently released documentaries "Anthem" (Hulu) and "Stephen Curry: Underrated" (Apple TV +). Peter details his experience directing "Anthem" and his past work on "The Waiting Room," "The Force," and "Homeroom" (the Oakland Trilogy), as well as offering his advice for aspiring filmmakers. 

"Anthem": www.www.hulu.com/movie/anthem
"Stephen Curry: Underrated": www.tv.apple.com/us/movie/stephen-curry-underrated
Proximity Media: www.proximitymedia.com

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Contact: ajsfilm@alumni.stanford.edu

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In this episode, I talk to Peter Nicks, Emmy Award-winner, Academy Award-nominee, and Director of recently released documentaries "Anthem" (Hulu) and "Stephen Curry: Underrated" (Apple TV +). Peter details his experience directing "Anthem" and his past work on "The Waiting Room," "The Force," and "Homeroom" (the Oakland Trilogy), as well as offering his advice for aspiring filmmakers. 

"Anthem": www.www.hulu.com/movie/anthem
"Stephen Curry: Underrated": www.tv.apple.com/us/movie/stephen-curry-underrated
Proximity Media: www.proximitymedia.com

Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to keep up to date with new episodes. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review.

“On Documentary” podcast page: www.adamjamessmithfilm.com/on-documentary
Adam James Smith’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/ajsfilm
Contact: ajsfilm@alumni.stanford.edu

Introduction
How Peter made a start in his career
Where Peter begins with a film idea
"Anthem"
The Oakland Trilogy
Selecting characters to follow
Working with an editor
How the documentary film world is changing
Peter's advice for aspiring filmmakers
Links