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Seven keys to a documentary renaissance

Battered and compulsively evolving, independent documentaries are challenged to justify themselves at MIFF. Of course, they succeed.

21 Aug 2015 12:00

David Tiley

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Fun in an edit room in Afghanistan. Image: George Gittoes and friends playing with images during the production of Snow Monkey.

Documentary is in dire straits, right? Broadcasters just want to create factual entertainment for mass audiences, while independent filmmakers preach glumly to the converted about the coming apocalypse.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.