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#docchat: How I Made My First Documentary – Join POV's Twitter Chat on April 8

Join POV for a Twitter chat with veteran filmmakers and find out how they made their first documentaries. We’ll discuss dealing with setbacks and challenges, and learn their advice for first-time filmmakers. Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #docchat on Tuesday, April 8, 1-2 PM ET (10-11 AM PT) to join the conversation.

The #docchat overview:

When: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 1-2 PM ET (10-11 AM PT). If you can’t make it, send in your questions ahead of time using the hashtag #docchat or in a comment below. RSVP on Facebook.

Who: Documentary filmmakers Gary Hustwit (Helvetica, Objectified, Urbanized), Doug Block (The Kids Grow Up, 51 Birch Street, 112 Weddings), and Bernardo Ruiz (Reportero, The Graduates/Los Graduados). POV will be moderating from @povdocs.

How: To submit your thoughts and questions, send a tweet with the hashtag #docchat from a Twitter account or leave a comment below. To follow the conversation, search the hashtag #docchat on Twitter. You can also bookmark this post and return after April 9, 2014 to view an archived transcript of the conversation.

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