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The Art of the Interview

Within the practice of documentary filmmaking the interview is central and often forms the core of your film. It’s also an exchange of respect and trust where something is revealed and both parties feel they’ve benefited from the experience. This six-hour workshop will look at examples and use in-class practical exercises to explore the building of trust and ethical considerations in addition to technical and stylistic applications for directing and shooting an interview. Discussion will include approaching interview subjects, and conducting preliminary as well as on-camera interviews. Participants will explore various approaches and investigate how to research and craft questions relevant to their projects. Hands on practice will include face-to-face mock interview sessions. Participants are encouraged to bring projects in development and/or production. Discussion and feedback are encouraged throughout.

The Introduction to Independent Filmmaking is recommended as a prerequisite. This workshop is recommended as a companion to the Documentary Film Writing, Producing Documentary Film, Directing Documentary Film and Documentary Film Editing workshops.​

part 1: Tue 11 March 2025, 6 - 9 pm   
part 2: Thu 13 March 2025, 6 - 9 pm   
(Registration deadline is Tue 11 March 5:00 pm)

Instructor: Annette Mangaard

Annette Mangaard is a Danish born Canadian media artist and filmmaker who has recently completed her Masters in Interdisciplinary Art, Media and Design.

Mangaard has completed more then 16 documentary films in more than a decade as an independent filmmaker. Her feature length documentary on photographer Suzy Lake and the history of feminism screened as part of the INTRODUCING SUZY LAKE exhibition October 2014 through March 2015 at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Mangaard was nominated for a Gemini for Best Director of a Documentary for her one hour documentary, GENERAL IDEA: ART, AIDS, AND THE FIN DE SIECLE about the celebrated Canadian artists collective which premiered at Hot Doc’s in Toronto then went on to garner accolades around the world.  Mangaard’s one hour documentary KINNGAIT: RIDING LIGHT INTO THE WORLD, about the changing face of the Inuit artists of Cape Dorset premiered at the Art Gallery of Ontario and was invited to Australia for a special screening celebrating Canada Day with the Canadian High Commission. She is currently in production of a documentary about the life and work of intermedia artist Nobuo Kubota. 



Location: 1137 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2A3
Category: Directing
Maximum Capacity: 12
6 hours of instruction in 2 parts$125 /member$150 /nonmember