The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

This week I find myself fortunate to be photographing the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival for the second year in a row. Last year, I was limited to two relatively short days–this year, I’m in it to win it, working four shifts that cover filmmaker introductions, question and answer sessions, parties, awards, milieu, atmosphere. Several people have asked why I like photographing Full Frame–it is a volunteer position, and every venue is perpetually light challenged–and I don’t know that I have a great answer. There’s an energy around it that’s infectious, and I am very proud that my hometown has such a prestigious film festival each year. I guess I am happy to document the documentaries, and am satisfied taking the photos for their own sakes.

Anyway, for the folks who have never attended the festival, I thought you might like a little glimpse into what the festival is like.

Projectionist in Fletcher Hall before the screening of Gideon’s Army

An excited festivalgoer in Fletcher Hall

Question and Answer session with the makers of Gideon’s Army

Full Frame Opening Night soiree at the Armory

Filmmakers sporting super sweet wolf jackets!

“The Record Breaker” Director of Photography Steve Milligan and filmmaker Brian McGinn

Asking hard questions after Gideon’s Army

Partygoers