Filmmaking Safely in the World's Riskiest Places

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Have you ever thought about taking your filmmaking skills to a global hotspot or some other not so safe environment? I definitely did, and I’m willing to bet a lot of other documentary filmmakers have too. So in this video I’ll get into 5 lessons I learned after getting shot at 3 times and working in some of the world’s riskiest places. Stay safe out there!

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0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Why my story matters
2:04 - First Advice: Know how to get out
4:08 - Establish a communications protocol with your colleagues
6:01 - Why digital security matters
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8:39 - Why First Aid Training matters
11:49 - Get a good fixer
13:40 - Keep a low profile
15:25 - Learn the power of breathing
17:23 - Final thoughts


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