#36 Filming a Crisis | Tim Wolfer

When filming a humanitarian project in a crisis, it starts with putting the camera down and developing a relationship with your characters. This week, Tim Wolfer, humanitarian filmmaker, shares his secrets of capturing compelling stories in the midst of chaos. In this episode he talks with Tanya about how he sneaks into foreign countries, ethics as a filmmaker, and capturing the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. Tim's recent film, The Right Girls, follows three transgender women as they make their way to the US in the 2018 migrant caravan.Listen to Tim share how putting the camera down and developing relationships with your characters can help you capture better stories.Key points:1:17 - Why he decided to become a filmmaker3:00 - Getting into foreign countries5:37 - What you won't learn in film school7:17 - Why specialize in humanitarian films10:55 - The Right Girls Film15:37 - Ethics as a humanitarian filmmaker16:20 - Steps to distribute docs19:50 - January 6 Capital Insurrection 23:57 - The market in Baltimore26:58 - Favorite Gear30:10 - Building a good teamLinks:Wolfer ProductionsThe Right GirlsFilm Freeway Sennheiser MKH 416Tascam DR-10LStella Pro LightsConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeSupport the showFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources