I regularly consult with filmmakers about their projects.  I have doing so for over 20 years.  I’ve worked with many filmmakers on a wide variety of projects such as a six part history of documentary film, a ten part history of American cinema, a biography of Les Blank, a follow-up to the events at Wounded Knee, a portrait of music in Cuba, and many others.

I am available to:

• Assist in developing a thematic approach for a particular subject
• Help conceptualize a particular filmmaking strategy or cinematic voice to fit a specific topic and perspective
• Advise on or draft grant proposals
• Consult on ethical issues that may arise
• Help fine tune pitches
• Revise and polish scripts
• Provide feedback on rough cuts

Experience:

• Offered workshops on “Proposals and Pitches” for the San Francisco Film Society
• Advised on how to work with humanities scholars on documentary film projects at Cal Humanities
• Regularly guided MFA candidates in the preparation of their MFA Thesis Film Proposal, a semester long process requiring extended revision and feedback that culminates in a formal presentation to a jury of three faculty members.
• Conducted a salon on social issue documentaries during the San Francisco International Film Festival (2011)
• Served as Senior Advisor on the creation of  “Honest Truths: Documentary Filmmakers on Ethical Challenges in Their Work,” published online by the Center for Social Media, 2009

See the Contact page for how to contact me.