{"id":37,"date":"2014-09-10T14:24:15","date_gmt":"2014-09-10T14:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tgoenka.expressions.syr.edu\/trf469\/?p=37"},"modified":"2014-09-10T14:24:15","modified_gmt":"2014-09-10T14:24:15","slug":"authenticity-and-documentary-filmmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tgoenka.expressions.syr.edu\/trf469\/2014\/09\/10\/authenticity-and-documentary-filmmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Authenticity and Documentary Filmmaking"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, I was able to connect with the owner of the Syracuse Real Food Co-op, who excitedly welcomed the idea of a documentary film. During our conversation, he repeatedly noted that a documentary would be perfect PR for his business, a great way to promote sustainable farming, and a justification for this alternative lifestyle. I walked away from the meeting feeling like the film had tremendous potential, and very excited to begin working on the project as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

However, there are two aspects of documentary film that I find very challenging: First, the authentic portrayal of the films subjects, and second, communicating the nature of the story in a very short period of time. Minutes after the meeting was over, an enormous sense of pressure set in. I now felt a responsibility to create a film that would promote the store as much as possible. At first, this notion was daunting. However, I decided that I was going to do my best to mobilize these nerves to create the best film possible.<\/p>\n

For me, this is a primary source of motivation, and a main reason why I want to create the best film possible for the Food Co-op. Although this film is my capstone, and I want to add this film to my professional portfolio, I feel like it is far more important to turn the focus towards the store, and how their passion for sustainable farming is transforming the food culture of Upstate New York.<\/p>\n

Below is an interesting NY Times article about authenticity in documentary filmmaking, \u201cHow Real Does it Feel?\u201d: http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2010\/12\/12\/magazine\/12Reality-t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0<\/a><\/p>\n

And a link to the Syracuse Real Food Co-op website: http:\/\/www.syracuserealfood.coop\/<\/a>\"Screen<\/a><\/p>\n

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