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Rough Cut Podcast is back in a new, community-driven format, with VCers taking turns hosting each episode.

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Filming a Documentary on an iPhone

Editor Ann Collins chats with director Sandra Luckow, who shares why she decided to film her latest feature-length documentary on an iPhone.

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Journalism in the Age of Vertical Video

Brandon Graves and Kamaria Roberts—Video Consortium’s Newsroom Collective team—unpack video as a crucial tool for newsrooms.

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The Vital Power of Local Stories

Kevin Merida and Dawn Porter chat about her latest film, the art of using archival footage for compelling narratives, and the vital role of local journalism.

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Cocaine Cowboys and Challenging Industry Expectations

Filmmaker, writer, and VCer Michael Werner talks to Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman, who shook up the documentary landscape with their film Cocaine Cowboys.

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Storytelling With Mixed Media and Animation

Explore the intersection of documentary and animation with host Sean David Christensen and fellow animators and filmmakers Lizzy Hogenson and Zach Dorn.

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Creative Teams that Vibe: NPR’s Mito Habe-Evans and Quincy Ledbetter

Mito and Quincy dive into the magic of a “vibe check,” how the punk scene shaped Mito’s creative outlook, and how to foster a positive work culture.

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Joss Fong and Adam Cole on Building New Audiences

Four months after launch, VCer Joe Posner checks in with video journalists Joss and Adam on how the 'Howtown' journey is going.

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How Magic Taught Ben Proudfoot to Make Movies

Stephanie Owens and Ben Proudfoot chat about the art of the short documentary and take us on a journey through Ben’s path from magician to celebrated filmmaker.

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Why Start a Production Company?

Scott Faris and Meg Griffiths talk about what it means to make work with a purpose and why they chose to create their production company.

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Transitioning from Photo to Video

Ed Ou and Amanda Mustard dive deep into the transition from photo to video journalism and more.

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