How was it to interview Fidel Castro? How does one get the job of doing something like this and how did it affect you?
Kim
Update, November 2026
Interviews with major public figures usually come through relationships, persistence and working with established news or documentary teams. For student filmmakers, start with local figures, prepare thoroughly, and always get signed releases.
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Kim
Update, November 2026
Interviews with major public figures usually come through relationships, persistence and working with established news or documentary teams. For student filmmakers, start with local figures, prepare thoroughly, and always get signed releases.
Keep learning with StudentFilmmakers
Sign up free at StudentFilmmakers.com to get invitations to our free live webinars with ASC cinematographers, directors and editors, and watch on-demand master classes anytime at studentfilmmakers.com/courses.
