I’m a relative latecomer to The Documentary Life podcast, but I am plowing through every episode from the beginning and absolutely love it. With no community or colleagues near me, the podcast makes me feel connected to filmmaking and storytelling and opens my eyes to new concepts while validating discoveries I’ve made on my own through trial and error.

Chris' show is really refreshing. He gets down to the details of documentary filmmaking based on his own experiences and he always has knowledgable guests on who share such awesome insights. Thanks for spoiling us with free advice on how to live our documentary lives, Chris!

Keep them coming please…really helpful!

I’m mainly a concert videographer but now I’ve shot a few short documentaries and one feature length doc. I want to really get into this genre as a really want to “Live the documentary Life” I’m about ready to stArt editing down 30 years of concert into a documentary/ compilation dvd with interviews and location videography of the places I filmed etc etc. your ep. 119 Editing for the doc. has really inspired me to start. I have until summer of 2022 to get this done.

I love how the podcasts vary between practical knowledge and philosophical. I'm trying to expand from commercial to documentary editiing and this has been my go to for good advice and inspiration. Thank you!

Crisp production, thoughtful guests, worthwhile advice. I just got hip to it a few months ago, and I am working my way through the archives.

I've been a longtime listener to The Documentary Life. It has become my go-to podcast for inspiration and positive guidance while making a documentary. Chris is knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and extremely generous with helpful information. He always manages to keep the podcast current, addressing important issues and encouraging listeners to believe in themselves. One more thing:I can't wait to see Elvis in Cambodia!

With the podcast tidal wave delivering so many options these days one has to be very selective. After all, we only have so much time to dedicate to education and keeping up with industry news. The Documentary Life is the best podcast for the wanna be, up and up and coming doc film producer or director. The quality of the guests that Chris brings on are great and his commentaries have great suggestions and thoughts regarding all aspects of production, marketing and distribution. It's one of the few podcasts I still subscribe to and it's worth it.

I discovered this podcast not long after it had started, when I was just a few months into making my first feature documentary. Not only did the infromation Chris and his awesome guests shared help guide me through the process, the show and the community it created were a great inspiration and a reminder that the dream was possible and that I wasn't alone in my quest. Now I'm beginning the edit on my 2nd feature documentary and never miss an episode. Thanks for your passion and dedication Chris.

Great guests and topics related to being a documentary filmmaker. From aspiring filmmakers to folks who have made many features this podcast can surely be beneficial.

Chris, I’ve been listening to your podcast for a couple of years, and Episode 133, your interview with Mickey Lemle will always be one of my favorites. Great job on that.

It’s been 15 years since my last documentary. I’m ready to jump back in and was looking for people and resources to help me. This podcast is it. I love hearing the stories and tips from other filmmakers.

I can't tell you how much I love listening to this podcast! It's real, true-to-life content, interesting and helpful conversations with filmmakers and guidance on how to make and fund my films. Highly recommend.

Interesting and informative podcast about the craft of documentary filmmaking. Highly recommended.

Chris is a great host! I’ve learned a lot from this podcast and am constantly inspired by each episode and there’s always something to pick up to further your career and ability as a documentary filmmaker. Thank you Chris!!!

Great guests and hosts who are in the #doclife everyday. If you want to make a doc film, are making one, or have made one, this is your podcast.

I stumbled on this podcast last year and immediately became addicted. The content I found appealing went far beyond the usual how-to type podcasts. Chris’ message spoke to me more because of the motivation he gives you to keep living your own doc life. Keep listening and you too will learn about tools you never knew you needed to create and market your work. Doc on!!

Love the podcast so far. Totally binged all the current episodes. Now time to go make docs. I love that Chris is also sharing his experiences making his current films.

The Documentary Life podcast is an excellent resource for seasoned filmmakers as well as those contemplating their first documentary film.

Very educational resource for people exploring non-fiction storytelling in all its forms.

I am just starting my journey as a documnentary filmmaker and this is an indispensible tool. I've learned so much already and I'm only 10 episodes in. I can't wait to get caught up!

I'm late to the party on this one as I've just discovered Chris' podcast and it seems as though he recorded his last episode about 4 months ago. BUT it's still great. I've started from Ep01 and am about 7 episodes in now and I get a nugget or 2 from every listen. As a Documentary Filmmaker who is very much on my own with my projects, this is a wonderful way to know that there's more of me out there. Thanks Chris!

This niche was sorely needed in podcasts and I am super grateful for the wisdom it puts out!

I love how The Documentary Life combines commentary and interviews of doc filmmakers. This podcast provides practical advice and stories (these are the best) of real-life experiences on the quest to make docs.

I’m not involved in documentary filmmaking at all (other than watching) but l LOVE to listen to Chris Parkhurst’s The Documentary Life. I highly recommend his film “Journey to Kathmandu” as well as his work on the doc “Bomb Hunters”. I am a non-tech oriented old guy, but have been able to utilize some of his ideas for multi-stream fundraising in general, as well as in my freelance work as a musician. Great job, Chris!

This is a great podcast to inspire and inform documentary filmmakers! Give it a listen and you’ll be hooked.

I really have almost no time to listen to podcasts (or anything else), but this show is absolutely appointment listening for those drives to the ocean. The host obviously prepares meticulously and the guests are super-relevant and at the top of their game. I highly recommend!

This podcast is a godsend. It's film school (and so much more) in audio form. It will help walk you through everyting you need to make a documentary. Obviously, making a film is more than just listening to a podcast, but if have questions, this podcast will help answer those questions.

I’ve been listening to the doc life for a while and every episode gets better and better. Not only are the episodes inspiring, but they offer concrete advice that’s practical. I’m working on my feature directorial debut and I can confidently say this podcast has helped so much!

Great content for the aspiring documentary filmmaker. Great production and interesting guests that give invaluable real life experiences on the nuts and bolts of making a film.

I'm not sure where to begin. There are many great things about this podcast, so I'll just pick a few of my favorites. First, I love that Chris provides this (3rd person) documentarian (and I intentionally avoided writing "aspiring") with a sense that I am not alone. Rather, I'm part of a big community that is still very much in the process of growing larger and stronger. I think we documentarians feel very isoloate and this podcast helps create a much stronger community. Another great aspect about the podcast - similar to the previous comment - is that it provides a lot of useful tools to help each of us write our own narrative as filmmakers: getting grass roots support for our film, how to help get financial resources to make our films, industry guests that share plenty of great advice, equipment, etc. This is a very daunting exeprience, but Chris does a really nice job of helping us out. I just came across the podcast about a week ago (I think after episode 65) and am already through about 12 episodes. Can't wait to get caught up. Good on ya, Chris! Keep it up! Scott

Very informative and insightful! Chris is a fantastic host!

I just enjoyed Chris's recent interview with writer and producer Stephen Most. The show's mission is to share stories, experiences and insights from industry experts that will help listeners create their own documentary lives. Well done and wish you continuing success!

I love all of the advice about editing. Editing really makes or breaks a film and brings it from ok to amazing. Loved all of the tips!! This is a great podcast for aspiring and experienced filmmakers alike. Great listen :)

I am an aspiring filmmaker actively seeking out anyhting I can on the process. Chris Parkh does a great job of showing us a "slice of life" so to speak as he is completely transpartent and geniune about his successes and failures. I highly recommend it to anyone from the basic beginner to the aspiring pro that wants to go to the "next level".

I am currently directing my first Documentary film, and I was looking for a good resource. This podcast has helped me as I work on my preproduction. Thank you TDL!

Very informative, relevant topics. Love it.

This podcast inspires me to keep going when the going gets tough. I listen to it every week. When I finish my current documentary film, I will have to thank The Documentary Life in the end credits for helping me finish strong!

I am working hard on a feature-length documentary so I looked around a bit for a podcast to help teach and inspire me and The Documentary Life has does both of those for me. Having abandoned several documentary project in the past, I have been striving to see this one through to completion and this podcast I am hoping will help me with that. Chris seems quite humble and earnest, having very relevant experience that he generously shares. It feels like he is working on the podcast to build a community of individuals that can help each other. Thanks for your great work Chris! Earl

It is awesome to find a podcast with hosts that really love what they do and the passion in their voice shows. This to me was one of them. Fun, awesome, and filled with great information about documentaries. Why am I gonna keep listening? Well, one, I want to start a YouTube channel and have great content on it. As a new fan I’ve listened to 5 episodes and trust me when I say that little things I never even thought of came out. I know a YouTube channel isn’t quite what it’s done here but it sure doesn’t hurt to listen to best practices on the craft when it comes to filming. Second, they are experts in the field so who else would I listen to? I love it and really recommend it to everyone looking to have that extra edge in the field. My documentary stats NOW!

I can't begin to express how helpful this podcast is to me as I work on my first short film. This podcast is well produced, and keeps you engaged for the entire duration. Chris you do a great job.

Great tips on making documentary film. I've always wondered how these type of films are made. The importance of post-production, great sound quality, learn from like minded people, have passion for the film, and target the right people. Great job!

Thank you for creating this podcast. There is so much to learn and I for one do not want to reinvent the wheel. Love what you are doing here!

Though I don't do documentaries, I do have a Youtube channel and this show gives some great pointers on editing and content planning that have really informative. Thanks!!!

This is a great, great topic. There's so much work going into documentaries, it's great to listen to what happens behind the scenes, where the inspirations came from, etc. Great work, and looking forward to listening to more.

What a great show! I LOVE documentaries. I prefer them to most Block Busters. So I am very excited to discover this wonderful show! I love getting the scoop from Host Chris Parkhurst and his stellar lineup of guests. This show is sure to inspire your creativity:)

I've always wanted to make a documentary! I am excited to learn how from this podcast.

I love this show. The host is really entertaining. This show became my top show in my podcast list. Keep up the great work.

This podcast is awesome! I really enjoy the style of the delivery, the topics, and I am learning so much from this show, AWESOME.

When I realized the internet was not going away and everyone had access to a camera I started documenting mine. I can really relate to the stories, anecdotes and ideas as I reach to change the lighting or move from a shadow. This is awesome 👏