Early films were short "actuality" films showing events or people but were limited by technology. The term "documentary" emerged in 1926. Mockumentaries are a genre that pretends to be a documentary but are actually fictional. Famous mockumentaries include Borat and The Office which receive criticism but also success. Common conventions of mockumentaries include using archive footage, voiceovers, interviews, titles, reenactments, stereotypical costuming and props, and manipulated sound effects. There are participatory, reflexive, and performative types of documentaries.
This lecture will teach you about the basic approaches to studying film history. In addition, this section describes the chronological breakdown of film history and identifies its major achievements.
This lecture will teach you about the basic approaches to studying film history. In addition, this section describes the chronological breakdown of film history and identifies its major achievements.
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This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
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• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
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2. History of genre
• Early film was dominated by the novelty of
showing an event, single-shot moments
captured on film e.g. a person walking into
a house. These short films were called
"actuality" films; the term "documentary"
was not used until 1926. Many of the first
films, last no longer than a minute due to
technological limitations.
• Films showing many people were often
made for commercial reasons: the people
being filmed were eager to see, for
payment, the film showing them. One
notable film lasted over an hour and a half,
The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight. Using
pioneering film-looping technology, Enoch
J. Rector presented the entirety of a famous
1897 prize-fight on cinema screens across
the United States.
3. Famous examples
• There have been famous examples of mockumentaries, especially over the last
decade.
• Recent hits have included Come Fly with Me, Derek and Twenty Twelve. American
successes like Modern Family and The Office US have also been well received on
UK screens.
• Mockumentary films by Sacha Baron Cohen such as The Dictator, Bruno and Borat
are arguably the most well known with each receiving huge amounts of criticism
despite both critical and commercial success.
4. News stories / controversies
• Come Fly With Me – Many people claimed the use of stereotypes about Muslims,
Japanese and Black Women were in poor taste and some people even called it
“lazy comedy”.
• Borat - After the film's release, some cast members spoke against, and even sued,
its creators. It was banned in all Arab countries except Lebanon, and the Russian
government discouraged Russian cinemas from showing it.
• Derek - The show drew criticism for its perceived portrayal of mental disability,
but Gervais insisted that Derek isn't autistic, saying "if I say he is not meant to be
he is not meant to be, it’s as simple as that."
5. Common conventions
CONVENTION DESCRIPTION
FOOTAGE Archive footage may be used to show some history whilst real footage or
renactments may also be used, the latter if no footage is available.
VOICE-OVER Voice overs by the narrator or presenter is used to introduce footage or
used when sound from the footage can’t be used
INTERVIEW Usually there are interviews between the presenter or producers and an
expert or the people in the documentary
TITLES Title screens are used at the start of the documentary, used for subtitles in
hard to hear audio or translations. May also introduce a location, date or
time.
SET UPS Will be used for renactments or to stereotype a group or individuals.
Can also be used if the location required is unavailable.
VISUAL CODING Stereotypical clothing and props for mise-en-scene, can be placed
purposely or emphasised by being placed in the centre of the shot.
SOUND Music can be used to build up suspense or excitement. Sound effects may
be used to break up footage or used when the actual audio can’t be heard
or is reacted.
6. Other information
There are three different types of documentaries:
• Participatory documentaries - An inclusive and collaborative process that engages
communities in designing and carrying out the collection and dissemination of their
own story.
• Reflexive documentaries – The filmaker acknowledges their presence in-front of the
camera and gives some narrative guidance.
• Performative documentaries - The emphasis of the filmmaker’s subjective attitude
or personal engagement with a subject to evoke audience reaction.
Award: Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
2014 winners: Citizenfour, Finding Vivian Maier, Last Days in Vietnam, The Salt of the
Earth and Virunga
Although documentaries are eligible for the Academy Award for Best Picture, none have
yet earned a nomination. Documentaries are also ineligible for the other awards such
as; Best Original Screenplay and Best Director due to their realistic elements.
