POV Filmmakers
POV believes in presenting the work of filmmakers — both emerging and established — that reflect experiences not commonly represented on television, offer a springboard for discussion and provide a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
Featured Interview
Whitney Dow (pictured) and Marco Williams describe what happened in Jasper, Texas after the dragging death of a black man by a white supremacist.
Highlighted Filmmaker Interviews
The Light in Her Eyes | Julia Meltzer and Laura Nix
Filmmakers Julia Meltzer and Laura Nix talk about 'The Light In Her Eyes,' their portrait of a leader, filmed before the start of the Syrian uprising, who challenges the women of her community to live according to Islam without giving up their dreams.
Guilty Pleasures | Julie Moggan
Director Julie Moggan talks about delving into the world of romance novels and the ethics of making documentaries where viewers may be laughing at (not always with) subjects.
Filmmaker Ian Cheney talks about how the documentary 'The City Dark' captured a personal journey of discovering what he lost when he moved to New York City and could no longer see the stars.
Recent Production Journals
The Oath | Making Films in the Middle East
The Oath filmmaker Laura Poitras talks about being a woman filmmaker in Yemen, how she communicated with Abu Jandal and more.
Off and Running | From Words to Song
In this behind-the-scenes look at Off and Running, the film's composer, Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), works with the film's subject, Avery Klein-Cloud, to create a soundtrack. Daniel explains that as a composer, what's important to him are the words that Avery chooses to describe specific scenes.
El General | Style, Narration and Process
Filmmaker Natalia Almada about her stylistic approach to making El General, capturing the beauty of Mexico City and recording the film's narration.
