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Pre-Interview Questions for Documentary Filmmakers
I made this free pre-interview questions list because the early calls are where you either find the story… or you get lost in “we could say everything.” I used long 1–2 hour calls on this film, and having strong questions helps you uncover motivation, challenges, and themes faster. If you’re starting your first doc, this will save you a ton of guesswork.
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Pros
- +Helps you uncover motivation, stakes, and character depth
- +Keeps pre-interviews focused so you can find themes faster
- +Free resource you can use immediately
Cons
- -You still need to commit to a direction (the list won’t choose the story for you)
- -Long calls can create too much material if you don’t narrow themes
