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Here you'll find those all-important filmmaking resources, from release forms and copyright agreements to documentary associations around the world.

You can also read interviews with filmmakers, reviews of the latest documentaries to be released in UK cinemas, and features on the big things happening in the documentary world.

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The Lives of Others: An interview with Kim Longinotto by Olivia Humphreys in Articles To coincide with the DVD release from Second Run of two of her earlier films, Olivia Humphreys met up with acclaimed director Kim Longinotto to look back over a body of work that has been consistently challenging, engaging and, above all, compelling.
Only When I Dance by Christine Lee in Doc Reviews Beadi Finzi’s beautifully shot documentary follows two promising young dancers from Rio de Janeiro as they aim for a career in ballet.
Finding The Tipping Point by Kerry McLeod in Articles Deborah Burton, co-founder of innovative new venture the Tipping Point Film Fund, talks about the ethos behind the co-operative based fund, why it’s so necessary in today’s climate, and why she really doesn’t want your film proposal just yet…
All Tomorrow's Parties by Estelle Rogers in Doc Reviews Watching All Tomorrow's Parties is sort of like arriving at the end of a wildly debauched party - you're not quite sure what's going on, but it sure as hell looked like fun.
Beautiful Losers by Olivia Humphreys in Doc Reviews An exuberant celebration of lo-fi culture that examines the drive to be creative, the nature of collaboration and the intersecting of the artists’ manifold interests, from handpainted signs to skateboarding.
The Times We Live In – An Interview with Marc Isaacs by Olivia Humphreys in Articles As Second Run DVD releases a collection of his films - Lift; Calais: The Last Border; and Travellers - DFG speaks with acclaimed director Marc Isaacs about his approach to story, character, and the importance of having a sense of humour.
Mother's Day by Directed - Ana Tovey in Video Marie has already lost custody of two sons. Her determination to show she can be a good mother to one-year-old Charlie, despite her learning difficulties, is put to its final test at the Family Court.
Licks 'N' Beats by Director - Patrice Lawrence in Video Do children have the right not to be smacked? An exploration of the use of physical discipline in UK Caribbean families.
Driving Force by Director - Lucy Purdon in Video A mobility scooter, a travel ban and one man's fight for independence. Michael Clark takes on Newcastle's Metro system in a single handed protest to restore train access for mobility scooter users.
The End of The Line by Alice Rowlinson in Doc Reviews Plenty more fish in the sea? Not any more, as it turns out. Since commercial fishing began more than 50 years ago, man has been systematically stripping the ocean of its resources – 90% of the ocean’s large fish have already gone.