School of Doc

School of Doc introduces listeners to the world's most renowned documentary filmmakers. In each episode, host David Altrogge sits down with a world-class documentarian to discuss the craft of documentary filmmaking. A production of Vinegar Hill — VinegarHill.film

Graham Willoughby 11/04/2024

Graham Willoughby In this episode, host David Altrogge sits down with Graham Willoughby, the acclaimed cinemaographer behind films like '20 Feet From Stardom' and 'Won't You Be My Neighbor.' Over the course of the episode, they discuss the shift from reality TV to cinematic documentaries, the importance of intention in storytelling, managing crew dynamics, and balancing family life with a demanding filmmaking career. The episode highlights the importance of trust and respect in interviews, the role of a supportive crew, and the definition of success for a documentary filmmaker. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is hosted by David Altrogge (@daltrogge) and is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/33547422

Brian Tetsuro Ivie 10/22/2024

Brian Tetsuro Ivie David Altrogge sits down with Brian Tetsuro Ivie to discuss his filmmaking journey and his films DROPBOX and EMANUEL. Brian shares his path from aspiring to be the next Steven Spielberg to discovering his true calling in documenting powerful, real-life stories. He discusses the challenges of raising funds, gaining trust and access, and navigating the balance between personal faith and professional filmmaking. Featuring insights on the creative process, from planning and shooting to editing and handling sensitive subjects, this episode offers an in-depth look into the making of two significant documentaries that carry messages of hope, forgiveness, and transformation. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/32642152

Brett Lott 10/08/2024

Brett Lott David Altrogge introduces a new show — CREATIVE FOLK — where he sits down with artists of all kinds to discuss their creative journeys. In this episode, acclaimed novelist Brett Lott shares his unconventional path from an RC Cola salesman to the celebrated author of JEWEL — a tender novel about a mother and daughter that was selected for Oprah's Book Club. He talks about his process, work/life balance, and the importance of persistence. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/32641952

Robert Kolodny 09/24/2024

Robert Kolodny Robert Kolodny developed a passion for film at a young age when he began experimenting with his parent's VHS camcorder. He shares his journey in the documentary world, his desire to direct a nonfiction film, and his acclaimed film "The Featherweight." A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill () /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/32947312

Haroula Rose 09/17/2024

Haroula Rose Haroula Rose, a filmmaker, shares her journey into the world of filmmaking and the making of her most recent film "All Happy Families." She fell in love with movies as a child but didn't believe she could pursue it as a career until later in life. Haroula emphasizes the importance of life experience and self-discovery in creating meaningful work. She also discusses the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the importance of being open to others' ideas. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/32947167

Nadine Crocker 09/10/2024

Nadine Crocker Writer / director / actor Nadine Crocker discusses her path to filmmaking and opens up about her attempted suicide at 23. Nadine shares her journey to healing, which involved sobriety, therapy, and making her debut feature "Continue" which is based on her own experiences. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill () /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/32947087

Alex Buono 09/03/2024

Alex Buono Host David Altrogge sits down with Alex Buono to discuss the art of mockumentary filmmaking. Known for his groundbreaking work on DOCUMENTARY NOW, Alex shares insights from his early career, starting as a camera assistant, his time at SNL, and the significance of casting and technical precision in filmmaking. The discussion highlights the passion driving 'Documentary Now!' and the dedication of its creators to celebrate and spoof documentaries authentically. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/32641847

Brennan Robideaux 08/20/2024

Brennan Robideaux In this episode, host David Altrogge (@daltrogge) sits down with documentarian Brennan Robideaux to discuss his debut feature BORN TO FLY about Olympic Gold Medalist Mondo Duplantis. Brennan's journey is truly epic. Despite facing financial struggles and industry skepticism, he pursued his no-budget passion through four years of filming and editing, emotional premieres in Sweden and the US, and eventually landing a deal with Red Bull Studios. His story highlights the importance of perseverance, dedication, and the emotional rewards that define success in documentary filmmaking. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/32640467

Jon Ward 10/17/2023

Jon Ward Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed journalist Jon Ward to discuss his memoir Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation. . A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/28346900

Clay Tweel 09/28/2023

Clay Tweel Host David Altrogge sits down with Clay Tweel, the director of Gleason, Finders Keepers, the Innocent Man, and Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/28171298

Margaret Bodde & David Tedeschi 07/07/2023

Margaret Bodde & David Tedeschi Host David Altrogge sits down with producer Margaret Bodde and editor/director David Tedeschi. Together they make documentaries with the legendary Martin Scorcese. Their credits include The Rolling Thunder Review, Pretend It’s a City, and George Harrison: Living In a Material World. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/) /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/27357414

Paul Hirsch 05/04/2023

Paul Hirsch Today David Altrogge sits down with Oscar-winner Paul Hirsch. And while he’s not a documentary filmmaker, he’s one of Hollywood’s most revered editors (we're talking Carrie, Star Wars, Ferris Buhlers Day Off, and Mission Impossible to name a few). He's also the author of A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away (which is one of our all-time favorite books about filmmaking). Today’s episode is pure gold. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy ( and Musicbed () for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill () /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/26745051

Tyler Measom 09/24/2021

Tyler Measom Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Measom to discuss the making of Sons of Perdition and Murder Among the Mormons. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes: http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/20592968

James Marsh 06/15/2021

James Marsh Host David Altrogge sits down with Oscar-winner James Marsh to discuss directing Man on Wire and The Theory of Everything. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes: http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/19484867

Abigail Fuller 05/17/2021

Abigail Fuller Host David Altrogge sits down with Abigail Fuller to discuss directing episodes of Chef's Table and what lead her to move away from LA and start a farm in Virginia. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/19138622

Marshall Curry 04/05/2021

Marshall Curry Host David Altrogge sits down Oscar-winner Marshall Curry to discuss his films Street Fight, Racing Dreams, If a Tree Falls and more. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/18611771

Steve Hoover 01/26/2021

Steve Hoover Host David Altrogge sits down with director Steve Hoover to his films Blood Brother and Almost Holy. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/17697698

Julie Sokolow 11/03/2020

Julie Sokolow Host David Altrogge sits down with director Julie Sokolow to discuss her new film Barefoot: The Mark Baumer Story. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/16670633

Danny Yourd 04/21/2020

Danny Yourd Producer Danny Yourd discusses his Sundance-winning film "Blood Brother" as well as collaborating with Terrence Malick and Atticus Ross. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/14088359

Nancy Schwartzman 02/10/2020

Nancy Schwartzman Director Nancy Schwartzman discusses Roll Red Roll—a powerful and necessary film about sexual violence in Middle America. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/13088621

Jenifer McShane 12/30/2019

Jenifer McShane Director Jenifer McShane discusses her film "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops." /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/12564425

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders 12/12/2019

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders discusses his film "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am" and shares the piece of advice he got from Alfred Hitchcock. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/12378155

Waad Alkateab, Edward Watts, and Hamza Alkateab 12/02/2019

Waad Alkateab, Edward Watts, and Hamza Alkateab Waad Alkateab, Edward Watts, and Hamza Alkateab discuss their critically acclaimed documentary "For Sama." /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/12250247

AJ Eaton 11/18/2019

AJ Eaton Director AJ Eaton discusses his beautiful film "David Crosby: Remember My Name" /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/12078914

Lisa D'Apolito 10/24/2019

Lisa D'Apolito Writer / Director Lisa D'Apolito discusses her gorgeous film Love, Gilda. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/11769107

Julia and Jeff Reichert 09/23/2019

Julia and Jeff Reichert Ohio. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Pete Rose? The Wright Brothers? What you may not know is that Ohio is also home to Julia Reichert — one of the most iconic documentary filmmakers of all time. Julia and her nephew Jeff, a celebrated documentarian in his own right, discuss making truly independent films, collaborating with family, and their acclaimed documentary "American Factory." /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/11366045

Glen Zipper 09/09/2019

Glen Zipper Glen Zipper was a rising prosecutor in New Jersey. And then he met a stray dog that changed everything...sending him on a journey that would lead to an Oscar win, dozens of critically acclaimed documentaries, and a Netflix Original Series about...dogs. /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/11177468

Penny Lane 08/24/2019

Penny Lane Writer / director Penny Lane sits down with David Altrogge and discusses things like Richard Nixon...how trying to find funding for a film about goat testicles almost killed her...the kind of artist she aspires to be...and the importance of being a kind director... /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/10982579

Brian McGinn 08/12/2019

Brian McGinn Director Brian McGinn sits down with David Altrogge to discuss his journey from filming pee wee soccer games to executive producing "Chef's Table." /episode/index/show/schoolofdoc/id/10861649

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