Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 59m
Activity Sporadic
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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School of Doc introduces listeners to the world's most renowned documentary filmmakers. In each episode, host David Altrogge sits down with a world-class documentarian to discuss the craft of documentary filmmaking. A production of Vinegar Hill — VinegarHill.film

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Steven Bognar

Jun 02, 2025 1h 8m

In this conversation, Oscar-winner Steven Bognar shares lessons learned on his filmmaking journey, discussing his early inspirations, the challenges he faced in his projects, and the importance of…

Lauren Stowell

Apr 29, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, Lauren Stowell discusses her journey from a 16-year career at ESPN to directing Celtics City. Lauren shares her thoughts on the art of documentary filmmaking, particularly focusing…

Carina Mia Wong & Alex Simmons

Feb 25, 2025 1h 11m

Filmmakers Carina Mia Wong and Alex Simmons discuss their collaborative efforts in making We Can Be Heroes. The conversation highlights the beauty of life and the art of paying attention to the…

Lizzie Gottlieb

Feb 11, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode, Lizzie Gottlieb shares her journey from theater directing to documentary filmmaking, discussing the challenges she encountered along the way. She reflects on the importance of…

Graham Willoughby

Nov 04, 2024 54m

In this episode, host David Altrogge sits down with Graham Willoughby, the acclaimed cinemaographer behind films like '20 Feet From Stardom' and 'Won't You Be My Neighbor.' Over the course of the…

Brian Tetsuro Ivie

Oct 22, 2024 55m

David Altrogge sits down with Brian Tetsuro Ivie to discuss his filmmaking journey and his films DROPBOX and EMANUEL. Brian shares his path from aspiring to be the next Steven Spielberg to…

Brett Lott

Oct 08, 2024 1h 21m

David Altrogge introduces a new show — CREATIVE FOLK — where he sits down with artists of all kinds to discuss their creative journeys. In this episode, acclaimed novelist Brett Lott shares his…

Robert Kolodny

Sep 24, 2024 59m

Robert Kolodny developed a passion for film at a young age when he began experimenting with his parent's VHS camcorder. He shares his journey in the documentary world, his desire to direct a…

Haroula Rose

Sep 17, 2024 56m

Haroula Rose, a filmmaker, shares her journey into the world of filmmaking and the making of her most recent film "All Happy Families." She fell in love with movies as a child but didn't believe she…

Nadine Crocker

Sep 10, 2024 1h 12m Transcript

Writer / director / actor Nadine Crocker discusses her path to filmmaking and opens up about her attempted suicide at 23. Nadine shares her journey to healing, which involved sobriety, therapy, and…

Alex Buono

Sep 03, 2024 56m

Host David Altrogge sits down with Alex Buono to discuss the art of mockumentary filmmaking. Known for his groundbreaking work on DOCUMENTARY NOW, Alex shares insights from his early career, starting…

Brennan Robideaux

Aug 20, 2024 1h 21m

In this episode, host David Altrogge (@daltrogge) sits down with documentarian Brennan Robideaux to discuss his debut feature BORN TO FLY about Olympic Gold Medalist Mondo Duplantis. Brennan's…

S3E4 Jon Ward

Oct 17, 2023 1h 5m

Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed journalist Jon Ward to discuss his memoir Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation. . A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy…

S3E3 Clay Tweel

Sep 28, 2023 42m

Host David Altrogge sits down with Clay Tweel, the director of Gleason, Finders Keepers, the Innocent Man, and Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults. A special thanks to Caleb J. Murphy…

Margaret Bodde & David Tedeschi

Jul 07, 2023 44m

Host David Altrogge sits down with producer Margaret Bodde and editor/director David Tedeschi. Together they make documentaries with the legendary Martin Scorcese. Their credits include The Rolling…

Paul Hirsch

May 04, 2023 1h

Today David Altrogge sits down with Oscar-winner Paul Hirsch. And while he's not a documentary filmmaker, he's one of Hollywood's most revered editors (we're talking Carrie, Star Wars, Ferris Buhlers…

S2E6 Tyler Measom

Sep 24, 2021 1h

Host David Altrogge sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Measom to discuss the making of Sons of Perdition and Murder Among the Mormons. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes:…

S2E5 James Marsh

Jun 15, 2021 1h 3m

Host David Altrogge sits down with Oscar-winner James Marsh to discuss directing Man on Wire and The Theory of Everything. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes:…

S2E4 Abigail Fuller

May 17, 2021 56m

Host David Altrogge sits down with Abigail Fuller to discuss directing episodes of Chef's Table and what lead her to move away from LA and start a farm in Virginia. A special thanks to Musicbed for…

S2E3 Marshall Curry

Apr 05, 2021 53m

Host David Altrogge sits down Oscar-winner Marshall Curry to discuss his films Street Fight, Racing Dreams, If a Tree Falls and more. A special thanks to Musicbed for the great tunes:…

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School of Doc has published 33 episodes since August 2019, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.

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