Workshop with Tomer Heymann – Part 2

THE HEYMANN SECRET: DIRECTING WITH NO SCRIPT

Barak and Tomer Heymann believe that documentary is the product of improvisation and the spontaneity of the moment. Filming without a script encourages the characters to be natural, which benefits everyone involved. When starting a project, they never really know where it will go. It’s all down to good instincts.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TECHNICAL

The technical aspects of a film can affect the development of the scene. Knowing when to bring a large crew and when the director must show up alone with nothing but a camera, is essential to maintaining the purity of the story.

FILM DISTRIBUTION

Which festivals to apply to, how to write the synopsis, how to edit the trailer, what to choose as the main image for the film – all of the above play a major part in defining the destiny of each documentary. Find out how to get it right!