The DocArena Podcast explores the art and craft of documentary filmmaking. Hosted by filmmaker Ross Whitaker, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading directors on their creative choices, storytelling methods, funding & distribution. The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at how documentaries are made, from idea to screen. Past guests include Maurice O’Brien, Colm Quinn, Felicity Morris, Bernadette Higgins, Rachel Ramsey, Andrew Gallimore, Kevin Macdonald & Jeanie Finlay.
On this DocArena, Ross Whitaker talks to acclaimed documentary director John Dower about The Balloonists and the race to fly around the world nonstop.
A deep dive into HBO’s The Dark Wizard and the life of Dean Potter
In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Maurice O'Brien about his film 'Chasing the Light'.
In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie about their film 'Sugarcane.'
In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Colm Quinn about his documentary Ransom '79.
In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Andrew Gallimore about his documentary One Night In Millstreet.