The Art of Documentary and How to Build a Successful Online Course with Mark Bone and Michael Del Monte
What does it take to tell a really good story? For episode 43 of the Waves Social podcast, we’re joined by renowned documentary filmmakers, Mark Bone and Michael Del Monte, to talk about their successful online course, ‘The Art of Documentary.’ We discuss what led them to filmmaking in the first place, what impact social media has had on the industry and how creators can find their niche in saturated markets. True storytellers themselves, Mark and Michael explore what it takes to be the best at what you do and what happens once you get there.This is Mark’s second time on the Waves Social podcast! You can listen to the first episode we recorded, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/waves-social-podcast/id1484888104?i=1000470218126 Shop Waves Social merch: https://www.wavessocialpodcast.com/merch Show Notes:How did Mark and Mike get into the filmmaking industry and what was it like to build their course, ‘The Art of Documentary?’How did Mike’s academic background impact the way he views stories as a filmmaker?Michael explores the struggle and tension in changing his expected career path.We explore the different ways to find your niche and choose a subject as a filmmaker.Why did Mark and Mike build their course and how did marketing help?How did Mark’s online presence help generate organic traffic for ‘The Art of Documentary?’What soft skills are needed for filmmaking?What does it take to find your unique voice in a saturated market?Mark and Michael share their take on the impact social media and short-form video content has had on the film industry.How do you find the best team for you?Exploring the responsibilities of creativity.How do you know when you’ve found the plot of your film?Mark explains why it’s important to live your brand for you and not others all the time.Is TikTok harmful for creativity? How long does it take to build a solid community on YouTube?What are the best pieces of advice Mark and Michael have been given?Who is making waves in Mark and Michael’s world?Discussed in this episode:Mark Bone - @markandrewbone Michael Del Monte - https://www.mfilms.ca/ Art of Documentary - https://theartofdocumentary.com/ Derek Cianfrance - @derekcianfranceChloé Zhao - @chloezhaoWaves Social with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/Waves with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/S6 - present Production by Morgan Berna, editing by Harrison Neef.