From Challenge to Creativity: International Documentary Production in Low-Resource Environments

Making an international documentary in low-resource settings requires creativity amid unpredictable conditions. Filmmakers may work alone in unfamiliar cultures, face ethical questions about representation, and confront how their own experiences shape the narrative. While such challenges can be disorienting, they often open unexpected possibilities for deeper reflection and more innovative documentary storytelling. Moderator: Sangsun Choi, Kennesaw State University Panelists: Larry Tung, Fashion Institute of Technology Jiachun Hong, Utah Tech University Robin Canfield, Actuality Abroad Tynymgul Eshieva, Assistant Professor, American University of Central Asia