What makes a guerrilla film shoot guerrilla? Sure, there are the circumstances that surround the act itself; limited resources, communication breakdowns, language barriers, nowhere to get a sandwich, not to mention the personal, emotional and creative risks attached. The most important ingredient, however, is one that is almost entirely paradoxical to the word guerilla itself: sensitivity. It's the delicacy with which you navigate these obstacles—to fulfill the responsibility you owe to your film's subjects—that makes a successful venture. 

Everyone wants to travel for work, but this week's guests tell us that documentary filmmaking is no vacation. From carrying your own food into terrorist compounds to dealing with drunken, racist Serbs, No Film School’s Jon Fusco sat down with filmmakers Arianna LaPenne, Alex Mallis, and Brian Chang to get a complete rundown of the prospective challenges a filmmaker could face filming abroad.


Going Guerrilla: How to Successfully Shoot Documentary Abroad

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