I got a nice phone call this morning. I found out that the documentary I shot in 2017, "Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes"
that has been showing on HBO for the past 8 months just won (tied) the 2020 Critics Choice Award for Best Sports Documentary.
We tied for the award with "Athlete A" from Netflix. HBO is getting the film nominated for a Peabody Award my friend, the director told me also. Pretty cool.
https://www.criticschoice.com/2020/1...ntary-award-2/
For anyone who thinks you need the best, most state of the art equipment to shoot compelling documentaries, I shot this in 1080 with the C100 MKI and the Atomos Ninja Blade using still lenses, my ancient Nikon Ai set fron the 70s.
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A Film I Shot Just Won (tied) the Critics Choice Award for Best Sports Documentary
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11-16-2020 11:35 AM
Last edited by puredrifting; 11-16-2020 at 05:10 PM.
It's a business first and a creative outlet second.
G.A.S. destroys lives. Stop buying gear that doesn't make you money.
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11-16-2020 12:20 PM
Actually, I think that's why you won
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Congratulations!
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11-16-2020 12:56 PM
Congrats, Dan. I've been meaning to check that doc out. Ali and Cavett had a really interesting relationship...
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11-16-2020 01:28 PM
Congrats but I agree sounds like the artsy critics types dig vintage lenses :p Originally Posted by combatentropy
Actually, I think that's why you won
Congratulations!Last edited by Peter C.; 11-16-2020 at 05:17 PM.
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11-16-2020 01:32 PM
That has to feel really good. Good on you and your partners. Hopefully, it is a shot in the arm (oy) in these depressing times.
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11-16-2020 01:34 PM
Congratulations. I'll have to see if I can watch it. We no longer subscribe to HBO.
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11-16-2020 02:45 PM
Nice one - it's nice to be recognised - well done!
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11-16-2020 04:34 PM
Congratulations Dan! I look forward to checking it out.
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