The Documentary Life

Making documentaries is only part of the story.

The Documentary Life is a home for documentary filmmakers and nonfiction storytellers who want to make better films while building more meaningful creative lives.

Hosted by documentary filmmaker Chris Parkhurst, this channel features thoughtful conversations with many of the world's leading documentary filmmakers, directors, editors, producers, cinematographers, and storytellers. Together, we explore the craft of documentary filmmaking, the creative process, and the realities of sustaining a life in nonfiction storytelling.

Whether you're making your first documentary or your fiftieth, you'll find practical insights, honest conversations, and a community of filmmakers who believe that great documentaries begin with paying attention—to our subjects, to one another, and to ourselves.

Because a documentary life isn't just about the films we make. It's about the lives we build while making them.