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Changing the Frame: Equity, Empathy, and the Global Documentary Culture
Jun 2, 2026
28m 05s
A Mile From Home: Reporting in Minneapolis with Katie G. Nelson
May 5, 2026
28m 30s
Raney Aronson-Rath Reflects On Ten Years Leading Frontline
Mar 10, 2026
49m 44s
The Art of Resistance: Navigating Scarcity and Chaos in Latin American Cinema
Feb 17, 2026
28m 26s
Intimate Narratives: Kristin Feeley with the “Holding Liat” team on Collaboration and Community
Jan 13, 2026
41m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/26 |  Changing the Frame: Equity, Empathy, and the Global Documentary Culture✨ | documentary filmmakingequity+3 | Leonard Cortana | EURODOCSentient.Art.Film+1 | — | documentaryequity+4 | — | 28m 05s | |
| 5/5/26 |  A Mile From Home: Reporting in Minneapolis with Katie G. Nelson✨ | journalismlocal reporting+4 | Katie G. Nelson | — | MinneapolisEast Africa | journalismMinneapolis+5 | — | 28m 30s | |
| 3/10/26 |  Raney Aronson-Rath Reflects On Ten Years Leading Frontline✨ | investigative journalismdocumenting history+3 | Raney Aronson-Rath | PBS Frontline20 Days in Mariupol | — | Raney Aronson-RathKevin Merida+4 | — | 49m 44s | |
| 2/17/26 |  The Art of Resistance: Navigating Scarcity and Chaos in Latin American Cinema✨ | Latin American cinemaguerrilla filmmaking+3 | Viviana Zuñiga | SSP | Mexico | Latin American filmguerrilla mode+7 | — | 28m 26s | |
| 1/13/26 |  Intimate Narratives: Kristin Feeley with the “Holding Liat” team on Collaboration and Community✨ | collaborationcommunity+3 | Brandon KramerLance Kramer | Sundance InstituteCity of Trees+2 | — | filmmakingdocumentary+5 | — | 41m 49s | |
| 12/9/25 |  Best Seat in the House: Behind the Lens with the LA Sparks Videographer Alicia Ramirez✨ | videographyWNBA+4 | Alicia Ramirez | Los Angeles SparksWNBA | — | videographerLA Sparks+5 | — | 16m 01s | |
| 11/4/25 |  Activism, Art, and the Business of Documentary Film with Jarod Neece and Nicholas Bruckman✨ | documentary filmactivism+4 | Nicholas Bruckman | Tribeca FestivalNot Going Quietly+2 | — | documentaryactivism+5 | — | 34m 06s | |
| 10/7/25 |  Trust, TikTok, and the Future of News with Ryan Kellett and Dave Jorgenson✨ | journalismmedia literacy+4 | Dave Jorgenson | Local News InternationalWashington Post | — | journalismTikTok+6 | — | 43m 03s | |
| 9/9/25 |  Trust Through Transparency: Rethinking Pay and Power in Documentary✨ | documentaryproduction+3 | Sweta VohraEmma Alpert | Multitude Films | — | documentaryproduction budgets+3 | — | 38m 38s | |
| 8/5/25 |  From Grassroots to Netflix: Inside the Join or Die Impact Campaign✨ | documentarycommunity life+4 | Rebecca Davis | Join or DieBowling Alone | — | Join or DieBowling Alone+6 | — | 30m 09s | |
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| 7/1/25 |  Digging Through Time and Truth: Archival Ethics in the Age of AI✨ | archival ethicsAI in filmmaking+3 | Stephanie Jenkins | Archival Producers AllianceMuhammad Ali | — | archival ethicsAI+3 | — | 31m 04s | |
| 6/3/25 |  Filming Family: The Ethics of Documenting Loved Ones with Ondi Timoner | Michael Werner returns to Rough Cut and sits down with filmmaker Ondi Timoner to discuss the unique challenges involved in making documentaries involving one's own family. Ondi talks with Michael about her recent films "Last Flight Home" and "All God's Children," which explore deeply personal subjects like her father's final days and her sister’s religious and social justice work. She candidly shares the emotional and ethical dilemmas she navigated and the delicate nature of making films focu... | 24m 32s | ||||||
| 5/6/25 |  Framing the Artist: Inside Nathan-ism with Dennis Scholl and Elan Golod | On this episode of Rough Cut, artist and filmmaker Dennis Scholl speaks with Elan Golod about his new documentary Nathan-ism, and the complicated work of making art about artists. Dennis and Elan discuss their film’s impact on artist's legacies, how to make canvases and sculptures compelling on film, and the complexities of working with a subject who is used to having creative control. This nuanced conversation will resonate with filmmakers who have navigated relationships with complex film p... | 24m 26s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 |  Filming a documentary on an iPhone: Ann Collins with Sandra Luckow | On this episode of Rough Cut, filmmaker and editor Ann Collins talks to director Sandra Luckow about her new feature doc, Vanishing: A Love Story, shot entirely on an iPhone. Ann and Sandra discuss how smartphones have made filmmaking more accessible than ever before — but it’s not as simple as pulling a phone out of your pocket and recording. Tune in to hear from Sandra about the additional gear and apps she used to film the deeply personal story of author Cai Emmons’ end-of-life journey.&nb... | 27m 55s | ||||||
| 3/4/25 |  Journalism in the Age of Vertical Video with Brandon Graves and Kamaria Roberts | On this episode of Rough Cut, Brandon Graves and Kamaria Roberts—Video Consortium’s Newsroom Collective team—unpack video as a crucial tool for newsrooms. They also share their personal journeys through the industry, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing local journalism today, and explore why VC’s Newsroom Collective is a game-changer for newsrooms integrating video storytelling into reporting. If you’re curious about where journalism is headed (hint: video is the future), this is ... | 23m 21s | ||||||
| 2/4/25 |  The Vital Power of Local Stories: Kevin Merida and Dawn Porter | In this episode of Rough Cut, esteemed journalist and VC Board member Kevin Merida, former Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times, sits down with award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter for a wide ranging conversation, including her latest documentary, Luther: Never Too Much, the art of weaving archival footage into compelling narratives, and the vital role of local journalism. Kevin and Dawn offer deep insights into the power and possibilities of nonfiction video storytelling. Tune in for an ... | 40m 29s | ||||||
| 1/7/25 |  Cocaine Cowboys and Challenging Industry Expectations: Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman | On this episode of Rough Cut, filmmaker and writer Michael Werner talks to Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman, who shook up the documentary landscape with their film Cocaine Cowboys. The bold documentary launched their careers and solidified their reputation as daring storytellers who push against industry norms. Billy and Alfred, who have been collaborators since high school, talk to Michael about their dedication to telling Miami stories, and how they approach documentaries with genre-b... | 28m 35s | ||||||
| 12/3/24 |  Storytelling With Mixed Media and Animation: Lizzy Hogenson and Zach Dorn | This week on Rough Cut we’re joined by animators and filmmakers Lizzy Hogenson and Zach Dorn, who, with host Sean David Christensen, delve into how animation lends itself to emotional intensity in nonfiction stories. All three filmmakers use a myriad of artistic mediums in their films. For Lizzy it’s needle-felting and claymation, among other mediums. For Zach it’s puppets and illustrations, and for Sean it’s miniature sets and other unique storytelling techniques. Sean talks with Lizzy... | 54m 34s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 |  Creative Teams that Vibe: NPR’s Mito Habe-Evans and Quincy Ledbetter | Quincy Ledbetter and Mito Habe-Evans met on NPR’s video desk, when Mito hired Quincy after a refreshingly casual and candid interview. On this episode of Rough Cut, Quincy, an independent filmmaker and artist, and Mito, a Creative Director and Supervising Video Producer at NPR, talk about what it takes to build a creative team and foster a positive work culture. We dive into the “vibe check,” how the punk scene shaped Mito’s creative outlook, and other ways Mito thinks about creating teams an... | 27m 42s | ||||||
| 10/1/24 |  Joss Fong and Adam Cole on Building New Audiences | In this episode of Rough Cut, we dive into the story of Joss Fong and Adam Cole, two journalists and former Vox production desk partners. After working together for years, they embarked on the exciting journey of jumpstarting their own YouTube channel, “Howtown,” where they explore the question: How do we know what we know? Join us as their former colleague, Vox Video co-founder, and long-time VC member Joe Posner checks in with Joss and Adam just four months after their launch. They’ll share... | 46m 13s | ||||||
| 9/3/24 | Putting on a Show: How Magic Taught Ben Proudfoot to Make Movies | In this month’s episode of Rough Cut Podcast, filmmaker and curator Stephanie Owens talks with Oscar-winning director Ben Proudfoot about the art of short documentary. Growing up in Nova Scotia, Ben was a young magician with a youth championship win, but after a trip to Los Angelis his goals changed, setting him on a new path. Stephanie and Ben start at the beginning and this conversation is an engaging journey through Ben’s unique career path from magician to celebrated filmmaker. Now ... | 41m 06s | ||||||
| 8/6/24 | Why Start a Production Company?: Scott Faris with Meg Griffiths | In this episode of Rough Cut, filmmakers and longtime collaborators 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, Universe Creative. Scott interviews Meg about her journey from photojournalist to filmmaker, working with non-profit clients, and their first feature documentary, Impossible Town. They also discuss how their company’s core values trickle down into everything they do and the importance... | 43m 01s | ||||||
| 7/2/24 | Transitioning from Photo to Video: Ed Ou with Amanda Mustard | Rough Cut Podcast is back! Did you miss us? After a brief hiatus, Rough Cut returns in a new, community-driven format, with alternating Video Consortium members hosting each episode. For our first episode back, join longtime friends, filmmakers, and photojournalists Ed Ou and Amanda Mustard as they reunite in this eye-opening episode about the transition from photo to video, the enduring principles of journalism ethics, and the challenges of sustaining a career in high-risk journalism. Amanda... | 38m 54s | ||||||
| 1/6/24 | The Biggest Challenges Facing the Documentary Industry | The documentary industry has seen huge changes in the last decade. So where does the industry stand today? What are some of the greatest challenges documentary filmmakers face? And what kind of work do industry gatekeepers want to support? Our guest, Sara Archambault, is leading a new initiative at Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center that is trying to answer these questions. The program, “Documentary in the Public Interest”, surveys scholars, filmmakers, journalists, and industry leaders ... | 32m 16s | ||||||
| 7/10/23 | Inside Programming at Hot Docs Film Festival | Aisha Jamal is a filmmaker, programmer and college professor. She is Canadian film programmer at Hot Docs Documentary Festival and previously worked for TIFF and Syria Film Festival Toronto, among others. In this episode, Aisha talks about her path to programming, how her work as a filmmaker and film teacher informs her programming, and how programming decisions at Hot Docs are made. Host Jennie Butler on Instagram Executive Producer Sky Dylan-Robbins Producer Amy DiGiacomo on Instagram an... | 19m 58s | ||||||
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