WHO OWNS THE STORY? FILMMAKER AND CHARACTER
RELATIONSHIPS IN DOCUMENTARY
John English explores the complex relationship between filmmaker and character — building trust, navigating distance, and questions of authorship when working with personal subject matter. The discussion will raise key questions: How can filmmakers honor the lived experiences of their subjects while shaping a compelling narrative? Where is the line between observation and intervention, and who truly “owns” the story being told?
- John English, director and producer, OTOXO Productions
