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When we watch documentaries, we often don\u2019t think about how these films can leave a lasting impact on the lives of the participants. Not only do the films affect their reputation, but they can affect their businesses, relationships, and mental health. In this unprecedented era of documentary filmmaking, it\u2019s time we take a serious look at the effects these films have on the lives of the subjects.\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s GG Hawkins speaks with Jen Tiexiera, Susanne Reisenbichler, Matt Klug, and Josh Harding to discuss:\n\nHow each of these filmmakers came to the world of documentary\n\nAll the sacrifices involved in creating a documentary film\n\nBeing clear about boundaries and expectations with the crew from the beginning\n\nDAWG\u2019s Framework for values, ethics, and accountability in nonfiction filmmaking\n\nThe depth of the connection between crew and actors\n\nFinding the participants who would be featured in the films\n\nShifting the way things are done to improve lives of participants and the crew\n\nEstablishing a consent calendar with the participants and what that looks like\n\nThe first steps to creating a documentary film\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cWhen you\u2019re bringing the people around you that you\u2019re going to go into battle with, it\u2019s extremely important that everything is out on the table.\u201d [14:00]\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re entering a new era of bringing the humanness back into filmmaking.\u201d [19:52]\n\n\u201cI want to document their life. I want to document what they\u2019re doing\u2026It\u2019s about respecting their space. Respecting who they are.\u201d [24:02]\n\n\u201cDocumentary is and always should be a really intense collaboration.\u201d [44:03]\n\n\nMentioned:\nSubject\n\nFollow Subject Film on IG\xa0\n\nFollow Susanne on IG\n\nFollow Jen on IG\n\nChasin' Butterflies\n\nChasin' Butterflies Record & Movie\n\nFollow Josh on IG \n\nFollow Matt on IG\n\nDAWG Framework\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\n\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices