126 – Finding Yingying with Jiayan Shi

When it comes to being affected by the coronavirus, we doc filmmakers, of course, are no exception. Whether we work in tv broadcasting, run video productions, or are freelancers, we are all feeling the impact of the massive shutdowns happening due to Covid-19. So in today's episode I'd like to offer up some ways in which we might all stay positive and stay focused on our documentary projects and on a bigger scale, our documentary lives, which have already been significantly affected by recent events so much. (https://kartemquin.com/films/finding-yingying) was set to premiere at this year's SXSW, only to lose its premiere once that festival closed its doors due to Covid-19. This candid conversation about coronavirus and her time spent filming the tragic events of Finding Yingying is a conversation that I'll remember for quite some time. I think that you will to.   Topics Discussed ways in which we all can stay focused on our documentary lives how a first-time doc filmmaker came upon the tragic story that would change a family's lives as well as her own life the cultural differences involved in filming in two completely different cultures the delicate balance between a grieving family subjects and the doc filmmaker how the closing of SXSW is changing the whole distribution and film festival plan for her film   Additional Resources (https://kartemquin.com/)     Please check out all that Kartemquin has to offer by going HERE (https://kartemquin.com/) .       The WorkshopsDEAL - $50 WORKSHOPS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL! (www.thedocumentarylife.com/workshops)     Did you know that we now have roster (https://thedocumentarylife.com/workshops/) and reserve your seat today!             Sponsors & Thank Yous Music Vine 15 PERCENT OFF!Music Vine Music Vine (https://musicvine.com/) 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 definitely different. Their music catalogue 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 (https://musicvine.com/) . And make sure to use our promo code to get an additional 15 percent off of any subscription!! PROMO CODE: doclife15   ° Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/) today!   Subscribe Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/thedocumentarylife/the-documentary-life) |  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 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/documentary-life-filmmaking-documentary-films-documentary/id1112679868?mt=2) and then click on the Ratings and Reviews tab to make your entry. Thank you for your support!