Olivier Sarbil's guest appearances

Olivier Sarbil

The Documentary Life

KUCI: Film School

Directors UK Podcast

Edward Watts

James Jones

Simon Kilmurry

Steve James

Shaleece Haas

Eric Becker

Ben Wheatley

James Marsh

Ramin Bahrani

Armando Iannucci

Asif Kapadia

Jennifer Brea

Steve McQueen

Barry Jenkins

Sushmit Ghosh

OwlTail

ON THE PRESIDENT’S ORDERS tell the searing story of President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody campaign against drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines, told with unprecedented and intimate access to both sides of the war - the Manila police, and an ordinary family from the slum. Shot in the style of a thriller, this observational film combines the look and feel of a narrative feature film with a real life revelatory journalistic investigation into a campaign of killings. The film uncovers a murky world where crime, drugs and politics meet in a deathly embrace - and reveal that although the police have been publicly ordered to stop extra-judicial killings, the deaths continue. Director / Producer James Jones and Director / Cinematographer Olivier Sarbil join us for a conversation on the challenges of gaining access to the police, the victims of police violence and the draconian drug policy being enforced by a dictatorial, human-rights abusing regime. For news, updates and screenings go to: onthepresidentsorders.com

ON THE PRESIDENT’S ORDERS tell the searing story of President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody campaign against drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines, told with unprecedented and intimate access to both sides of the war - the Manila police, and an ordinary family from the slum. Shot in the style of a thriller, this observational film combines the look and feel of a narrative feature film with a real life revelatory journalistic investigation into a campaign of killings. The film uncovers a murky world where crime, drugs and politics meet in a deathly embrace - and reveal that although the police have been publicly ordered to stop extra-judicial killings, the deaths continue. Director / Producer James Jones and Director / Cinematographer Olivier Sarbil join us for a conversation on the challenges of gaining access to the police, the victims of police violence and the draconian drug policy being enforced by a dictatorial, human-rights abusing regime. For news, updates and screenings go to: <a href="http://onthepresidentsorders.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">onthepresidentsorders.com</a>

On the President's Orders / Film School Radio interview with Directors James Jones and Olivier Sarbil

Doc Filmmakers

Doc filmmaking duo, James Jones and Olivier Sarbil, have been making their doc living on the frontline of some of the world’s most dangerous areas. But they didn’t necessarily always intend it to be this way. Join us for a powerful and engaging conversation with two filmmakers who are making some of the most important film work today. Their latest doc, the FRONTLINE film, On the President’s Orders, is a searing look at President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly campaign against drug dealers and suspected drug users in the Philippines, told with unprecedented access to police officials implicated in the killings, families of users, and others from both sides of the nation’s war on drug. Topics Discussedhow the two filmmakers and their work were a great match for one anotherthe importance of being totally upfront and transparent with your doc subjects right from the beginninghow Olivier is able to keep his emotions in-check as he films some of the harrowing moments in lifehow you are treated and best ways to operate as a foreign doc filmmaker working in another country Film TrailerWatch the trailer for On the President’s Ordershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukP-PpC3Bo Chris in Cambodia SeriesIn Chris in Cambodia, TDL host and doc filmmaker, Chris G. Parkhurst shares some of his stories and lessons from his most recent trip filming in Cambodia, working on he and his wife, Steph’s, current documentary, Elvis of Cambodia.In Part One of this Nine Part Series, Chris talked about the mental and physical pains of lugging around too much gear in a place like Cambodia. In Part Two, he goes back to the beginning, days before leaving for a big annual corporate video gig and then embarking on his passion project, Elvis of Cambodia. And he walks us through the packing of film gear for a trip like this.In the episode, Chris mentions his Essential Doc Film Gear List, which can be found by going here. Supporting TDL Blog Post:Chris’ Essential Travel Doc Filmmaking Gear List #Doclifer StoriesWhere we share our listeners #doclives and filmmaking stories. This week, video production professor, doc film director (and longtime listener of the show!) Josh Davidsburg discusses his journey with the making of his latest doc, Queen of the Capital. The #Doclifer Elite MastermindOn Tuesday, May 7th, 2019, we will be bringing together the new members of the #Doclifer Elite Mastermind, a collective of documentary filmmakers moving their documentary films and their documentary lives forward with purpose. We would love for YOU to be one of those members. Complete the application today and let’s get to work on making your best doc film! Sponsors &amp; Thank YousThank you to music licensing platform, Music Vine for contributing the wonderful music that we’ve used in this week’s episode.We’ve used many music licensing platforms over the years for commercials, corporate videos, and documentaries and these guys are different.Their music catalogue that is truly fresh, diverse, full of character, their search engine is as straight forward and user friendly and their licensing fees? Unlike anywhere else we have come across.If you need any music for your doc project, we can honestly recommend Music Vine. SubscribeApple | Spotify | Stitcher | Rate and ReviewIf you have found value in this podcast please leave a review so it can become more visible to others. Simply click the link and then click on the Ratings and Reviews tab to make your entry. Thank you for your support!

Doc filmmaking duo, James Jones and Olivier Sarbil, have been making their doc living on the frontline of some of the world’s most dangerous areas. But they didn’t necessarily always intend it to be this way. Join us for a powerful and engaging conversation with two filmmakers who are making some of the most important film work today. Their latest doc, the FRONTLINE film, <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/on-the-presidents-orders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the President’s Orders</a>, is a searing look at President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly campaign against drug dealers and suspected drug users in the Philippines, told with unprecedented access to police officials implicated in the killings, families of users, and others from both sides of the nation’s war on drug. <h3>Topics Discussed</h3><ul><li>how the two filmmakers and their work were a great match for one another</li><li>the importance of being totally upfront and transparent with your doc subjects right from the beginning</li><li>how Olivier is able to keep his emotions in-check as he films some of the harrowing moments in life</li><li>how you are treated and best ways to operate as a foreign doc filmmaker working in another country</li></ul> <h3>Film Trailer</h3>Watch the trailer for On the President’s Orders<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukP-PpC3Bo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xukP-PpC3Bo</a> <h3>Chris in Cambodia Series</h3>In Chris in Cambodia, TDL host and doc filmmaker, Chris G. Parkhurst shares some of his stories and lessons from his most recent trip filming in Cambodia, working on he and his wife, Steph’s, current documentary, <a href="http://www.elvisofcambodia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elvis of Cambodia</a>.In <a href="https://thedocumentarylife.com/101-the-first-female-director-with-pamela-b-green/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part One</a> of this Nine Part Series, Chris talked about the mental and physical pains of lugging around too much gear in a place like Cambodia. In Part Two, he goes back to the beginning, days before leaving for a big annual corporate video gig and then embarking on his passion project, <a href="http://www.elvisofcambodia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elvis of Cambodia</a>. And he walks us through the packing of film gear for a trip like this.In the episode, Chris mentions his <a href="https://thedocumentarylife.com/blog/essential-travel-doc-filmmaking-gear-list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essential Doc Film Gear List</a>, which can be found by going here. <h3>Supporting TDL Blog Post:</h3><a href="https://thedocumentarylife.com/blog/essential-travel-doc-filmmaking-gear-list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris’ Essential Travel Doc Filmmaking Gear List</a> <h3>#Doclifer Stories</h3>Where we share our listeners #doclives and filmmaking stories. This week, video production professor, doc film director (and longtime listener of the show!) <a href="https://thedocumentarylife.com/blog/doclifer-stories-josh-davidsburg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Davidsburg</a> discusses his journey with the making of his latest doc, Queen of the Capital. <h3>The #Doclifer Elite Mastermind</h3>On Tuesday, May 7th, 2019, we will be bringing together the new members of the #Doclifer Elite Mastermind, a collective of documentary filmmakers moving their documentary films and their documentary lives forward with purpose. We would love for YOU to be one of those members. <a href="http://www.thedocumentarylife.com/mastermind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Complete the application today</a> and let’s get to work on making your best doc film! <h3>Sponsors &amp; Thank Yous</h3>Thank you to music licensing platform, <a href="https://musicvine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Vine</a> for contributing the wonderful music that we’ve used in this week’s episode.We’ve used many music licensing platforms over the years for commercials, corporate videos, and documentaries and these guys are different.Their music catalogue that is truly fresh, diverse, full of character, their search engine is as straight forward and user friendly and their licensing fees? Unlike anywhere else we have come across.If you need any music for your doc project, we can honestly recommend <a href="https://musicvine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Vine</a>. <h3>Subscribe</h3><h4><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-documentary-life/id1112679868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0wYlYHJzyk3Y7fHzDDwvmp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/thedocumentarylife/the-documentary-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> |</h4> <h3>Rate and Review</h3>If you have found value in this podcast please leave a review so it can become more visible to others. Simply click the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/documentary-life-filmmaking-documentary-films-documentary/id1112679868?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a> and then click on the Ratings and Reviews tab to make your entry. Thank you for your support!

On the FRONTLINE with Doc Filmmakers, James Jones and Olivier Sarbil

This week’s podcast features our Q&amp;A with directors Olivier Sarbil and James Jones, whose documentary Mosul was broadcast as The Fight for Mosul this November. The Q&amp;A, which was moderated by Olly Lambert, touched upon the pressures of filming in such a dangerous environment, working without a translator, and why the programme didn't use a commentary. The Fight for Mosul can be viewed on demand now: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dispatches/on-demand/67041-001Music: Loyalty Freak

This week’s podcast features our Q&amp;A with directors Olivier Sarbil and James Jones, whose documentary Mosul was broadcast as The Fight for Mosul this November. The Q&amp;A, which was moderated by Olly Lambert, touched upon the pressures of filming in such a dangerous environment, working without a translator, and why the programme didn't use a commentary. The Fight for Mosul can be viewed on demand now: <a href="http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dispatches/on-demand/67041-001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dispatches/on-demand/67041-001</a> Music: Loyalty Freak

Podcast: Mosul Q&A with Olivier Sarbil and James Jones