by Rebecca Day | Sep 23, 2019 | Community, Documentary
Working in the creative arts such as filmmaking, composing, writing, acting, can be both rewarding and extremely taxing on our mental well-being. Working in isolation (or with really difficult people), tight deadlines, limited budgets, no guarantee of when you will...
by Rebecca Day | Aug 24, 2019 | Community
The role of the filmmaker is a challenging and complex one. “It’s incredibly common to find ourselves filming with the most vulnerable people in society, our working relationships and experiences are intense and intimate and more often than not, the filmmaker...
by Rebecca Day | Dec 30, 2018 | Documentary
Let’s talk about how emotionally draining filmmaking can be and how to prioritise your self-care. As an artist, in order to tell an authentic story, you are in a state of emotional surrender. That can be tough! And carrying the weight of responsibility to the...
by Rebecca Day | Oct 10, 2018 | Community, Documentary
It seemed fitting to reflect on my trip to the Getting Real Conference last month. Hosted by the International Documentary Association, this incredible gathering of documentary makers and humans happens biennially, tackling the most pertinent issues facing our...
