{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/644fcdcc79dc8a0011536cc1/654d725e8290a10012ebaa39?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Documentary directors Gelila Bekele & Armani Ortiz ","description":"<p>In this episode of Soundstage Insider, we talk with Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, co-directors of the thought-provoking documentary 'Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.' Join us as we explore the collaborative efforts and creative process behind this engaging project.</p><p>Gelila and Armani share their experiences co-directing, shedding light on the challenges they encountered during the early stages of production and the dynamics of working together. They provide practical insights into the skills necessary for directing a documentary and offer advice to those interested in this field.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>How Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz's collaboration on 'Maxine's Baby' began.</li><li>The initial challenges faced in planning the documentary.</li><li>The pros and cons of co-directing and how they handle differences of opinion.</li><li>The skills honed when directing a documentary featuring real people and their real stories.</li><li>Techniques for eliciting authentic narratives from the documentary's subjects.</li><li>The balanced perspective in 'Maxine's Baby,' including featuring Tyler Perry's critics and any potential pushback.</li><li>The significant challenges encountered in the course of directing this documentary.</li><li>Tyler Perry's involvement in the filmmaking process.</li><li>The takeaway Gelila and Armani hope the audience will gain from 'Maxine's Baby.'</li><li>Key skills needed for successful documentary direction and advice for aspiring documentary filmmakers.</li></ul><p><strong>Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, November 17, 2023</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For extra content, previews, and a whole lot more, follow us on social media.</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundstageinsider</strong></p><p><strong>Twitter: @SoundstageIn</strong></p>","author_name":"Jamie Muffett"}