A documentary producer is the person who makes a documentary film happen. The producer may have to act as a manager, a financier, a visionary and an entrepreneur. Sometimes they’re directors, cinematographers and writers. These are the people in charge of all aspects of making a documentary film. Generating the money to make a film is one of the most important parts of a documentary producer’s job. The producer has to secure all the funding for the movie, hire all the people needed and make sure the project is finished on time and without going over budget.
Traditionally, documentaries are 30-minutes to 2 hours in length (to fit within a television schedule or for theatrical release). However, documentaries are often shorter in length, especially in recent years with the advent of the Internet and web video. Learn about mini-documentaries. A great way to understand and learn about documentaries is to watch documentaries! Below are a few documentary trailers to watch for inspiration.
