"The "making of," in which process is made visible through behind-the-scenes chronicles-documentaries, YouTube tutorials and explainers of all sorts-is its own journalistic genre."
"These pieces invariably fixate on the facts. When it comes to feature films, for example, this camera, this number of shooting days and this set of references are the currency exchanged between artist and reader."
"Offering transparency through specificity, these exchanges are a hallmark of this magazine, so, in his dialogue below with fellow filmmaker Azazel Jacobs, director Ira Sachs (Passages, Keep the Lights On, Forty Shades of Blue) comes prepared to share."
The "making of" functions as a distinct journalistic genre that exposes creative process through behind-the-scenes chronicles, documentaries, YouTube tutorials, and explainers. These accounts prioritize concrete facts and technical specifics. In feature filmmaking, details such as camera choice, number of shooting days, and sets of references operate as a currency exchanged between artist and reader. Transparency is achieved by offering specificity about tools, schedules, and influences. Such specificity establishes trust and enables deeper understanding of artistic decisions. Filmmaker conversations often foreground these granular production details, emphasizing practical decision-making alongside aesthetic considerations.
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