Brian Tetsuro Ivie
David Altrogge sits down with Brian Tetsuro Ivie to discuss his filmmaking journey and his films DROPBOX and EMANUEL. Brian shares his path from aspiring to be the next Steven Spielberg to discovering his true calling in documenting powerful, real-life stories. He discusses the challenges of raising funds, gaining trust and access, and navigating the balance between personal faith and professional filmmaking. Featuring insights on the creative process, from planning and shooting to editing and handling sensitive subjects, this episode offers an in-depth look into the making of two significant documentaries that carry messages of hope, forgiveness, and transformation. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy (https://calebjmurphy.com/) and Musicbed (http://share.mscbd.fm/daltrogge) for the great tunes. School of Doc is a Production of Vinegar Hill (https://vinegarhill.film/)