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Filmmaker Tiller Russell (Waco: American Apocalypse, Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, Operation Odessa, The Last Narc, The Seven Five) exchanges the camera for a microphone, sitting down with other documentary filmmakers for riveting, in-depth conversations about their most successful, iconic or recent films.
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- 2 weeks ago35 min
Lindsay Utz & Michelle Walshe (Prime Minister)
Co-directors Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe’s documentary “Prime Minister”, which premiered at Sundance to critical acclaim, chronicles Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected journey as New Zealand’s 40th Prime Minister, offering an unfiltered window into her personal journey of family, motherhood, democracy and hardship. They share with Tiller where this film began , their most incredible archival discoveries , the future of the “follow doc” , and striking the dramatic tonal shifts of Jacinda’s life . Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
- Apr 16, 202648 min
Filip Hammar (The Last Journey)
In the charming, heartfelt documentary “The Last Journey”, Swedish TV personality Filip Hammar embarks on a cross-country road trip with his ailing father with the goal of rekindling his zest for life. In his discussion with Tiller, Filip shares how the film has made his 80-year-old father the most beloved man in Sweden , the similarity between himself and Johnny Knoxville , how humor accents sadness , taking inspiration from Errol Morris and Werner Herzog , and his father’s one-line review of the film . Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
- Mar 27, 202646 min
David Terry Fine (Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam | Netflix)
David Terry Fine’s Netflix documentary “Dirty Pop” tells the story of Lou Pearlman, the architect of the modern boy band era and the extraordinary web of lies, deceit, exploitation and greed that propped up his music empire. In his discussion with Tiller, David reflects on his journey from the edit chair to the director’s chair , the importance of pushing against creative gatekeepers , posthumously bringing the lead character to life , the ethics of utilizing A.I. tools in documentaries and his experience rewatching the final film . Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
- Mar 13, 202658 min
Gianfranco Rosi (Pompei: Below the Clouds)
Italian master Gianfranco Rosi makes some of the most ravishing big-screen nonfiction films you will find. His latest, “Pompei: Below the Clouds”, a black-and-white masterpiece shot with a fixed camera, explores the complex lives of the people living in a region that seems to always be teetering on the edge of a haunting archival status. In his conversation with Tiller, they discuss the love they hold for their shared mentor Chuck Bowden , how Naples is a reflection of a suspended time , the importance of selecting the frame , why it’s impossible to describe his process , his preferred shooting specs , and how he knew when the film was “finished” . Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
- Mar 2, 202636 min
Julia Loktev (My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow)
Soviet-born filmmaker Julia Loktev came to Moscow in 2021 to make a film about independent journalists being declared “foreign agents” by Putin’s regime. Her film “My Undesirable Friends” ended up becoming a rare glimpse into the lives of brave female journalists speaking truth to power in the face of Putin’s war against Ukraine. In her discussion with Tiller, Julia shares how loneliness inspires her to tell real stories , her secrets to filming verité , the advantages that filming on iPhones provided , the organization behind the chaos of shooting for hours , and what’s to come in Part Two of this film . Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
- Feb 13, 202639 min
David Borenstein (Mr. Nobody Against Putin)
Director David Borenstein’s latest documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” is nominated for Best Documentary Feature in the 2026 Academy Awards. It follows a Russian teacher as he secretly documents his school becoming a war recruitment center during the Ukraine invasion. In his conversation with Tiller, David discussed the myth of the auteur director , adjusting his initial vision for the film , constructing the film with the teacher’s voice-over , the drama of the opening scene , and the broader context this film touches on . Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
- Feb 2, 202641 min
Isaac Gale (Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted)
Director Isaac Gale’s film “Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted” follows cult musician Swamp Dogg, alongside housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, as they turn their home into an artistic playground. Isaac talks to Tiller about the singularity of Swamp Dogg as a film subject , finding the visual vibe of the film , subverting expectations for the audience , and the journey of getting into theaters . Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
- Jan 16, 202645 min
Tony Zierra (Filmworker)
Director Tony Zierra’s 2017 film “Filmworker” tells the story of Leon Vitali, who surrendered his promising acting career to become Stanley Kubrick’s devoted acolyte. In his discussion with Tiller, Tony talks about his surprising first impression of Leon , why Leon could not adapt to the culture of Hollywood , developing trust with his film subject , the tragedy of Leon’s life after Kubrick died , and how the film redeemed him in front of the world . The remastered film is now available to watch on Doc Addicts at https://www.docaddicts.com/filmworkerdirectorscut. Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions
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