Thoughts on Cutting a Documentary Feature
Been busy. Having a child really eats up the free time, but in a most wonderful and extraordinary way. I’ve had the privilege of working with the filmmaker Bita Haidarian Nossa on the upcoming documentary “Finding Bibi.” We just finished the trailer and placed it all over the internet. Right now, I’m working on cutting the feature. Cutting a long form film is a completely different thing than the 30 second to minute-long advertising spots I’m used to, but it’s a blast and has really given me a chance to let my cuts breathe. I’ve been so used to quick cutting, that I’m really having to force myself to let things take their time. It can be a bit overwhelming due to the sheer amount of footage I’m dealing with, but needless to say it’s a learning process and a welcome collaboration.
Here is the trailer. After you watch it, be sure to check out the film’s website over at FindingBibi.com
Finding Bibi - Teaser Trailer from Jonathan Grubbs on Vimeo.
