AboutMickey Grant Expertise How to produce, direct, write,edit, and market documentaries
This would include which camera is best for a particular project and aspects of how to approach story telling of your documentary. Also, it is becoming even more critical to have a buyer at a major network such as the BBC (they are called Programme Editors there) to interact with during your production. It's really important to know the market and the major players to know who you are.
Experience Over 30 years of working on various aspects of documentaries with my primary function today of shooting and directing them.
You can find out a great deal about my films and background at my website at www.creativehat.com
Also, several of my films are on Google Video and can be found by going there and typing Mickey Grant in search. They include my latest film, INJECTION which is 80 minutes and shot on HDV. Also, THE CU CHI TUNNELS, which previously was distributed by BBC Worldwide and has played on major broadcssters in over 50 countries.
Organizations In the past I've been a member of many organizations such as NABET union but don't find it necessary in today's market place.
Publications About.com
Education/Credentials BFA from SMU in 1971 in Film
Masters in film from UNT in 1986
Awards and Honors Gold Award, Best Feature Length Documentary, Houston International Film Festival
Golden Star Halo Award, Southern California Motion Picture Council
Honorable Mention (twice), Chicago Film Festival
Second Place, Sinking Creek Film Festival
Question I've been operating a podcast for a couple years and am developing a doc on the same topic. I'm hoping to use some of the audio interviews I've collected. I know I have implied consent for using the material in my podcast... would this also apply to using the same material in the film?
Answer Hello Alex:
You need a written release for interviews you do in a documentary. The only time that doesn't apply is when it's a public news event such as the mayor making a speech or a news event.
Here's a sample of one I use:
Depiction Release
Documentary Short Form
(Motion Picture and Television Release)
I, ______________________________, hereby irrevocably agree and consent that you, _____________________ Productions, and your assigns, may use all or part of your videotaped interview of me for your documentary program tentatively titled, “_______________________”.
You have the right to use my picture, silhouette and other reproductions of my likeness and voice in connection with any motion picture or television program in which this interview may be incorporated, and in any advertising material promoting it.
You may edit my appearance as you see fit.
You shall have all rights, title and interest in any and all results and proceeds from said use or appearance.
The rights granted you are perpetual, worldwide, and include the use of this interview in any medium (all or part of the program may be shown), including broadcast and cable television, DVD’s, internet sales and viewings, and other media including video cassettes.
This consent is given as an inducement for you to interview me and I understand you will incur substantial expense in reliance thereof.
You are not obliged to make any use of this interview or exercise any of the rights granted you by this release.
I have read and understand the meaning of this release.
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Signature Date
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