The magic of documentary is that I keep being surprised and amazed by the things I film.
Kim LonginottoI want every scene to feel electric and I try to finish the filming period with a clear trajectory: a beginning, a middle, and hopefully an end.I hate "fly on the wall." It infers that I don't relate to the people we're with and that I don't get affected by events. I like it when people talk to me. I never say things like "Don't look at the camera" - how bossy!
Kim LonginottoI know that sounds contradictory - you're going on a journey, but once you know who your characters are, you become more disciplined and you film less and less.
Kim LonginottoI don't have any advice at all. I think we all make the films that reflect the kind of people we are; we all make such different films. There's not just one way of doing it.
Kim Longinotto