Documentary Filmmaker - Marjorie Sturm

In this episode of Creative Mind, we deep dive into documentaries. Marjorie Sturm, the director behind “The Cult of JT Leroy”, walks you through how a documentary happens and how a documentary should be made. Marjorie Sturm is an award-winning filmmaker whose films span a broad perspective: narrative, documentary, and experimental. Her film "The Cult of JT Leroy" pierces the heart of this (both figurative and literal) cause celebre. Her film explores the fact and fiction surrounding the rise and fall of JT Leroy, those caught in the elaborate web of artifice and the ultimate real-world consequences. Currently, she teaches documentary editing at Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Links: Marjorie Sturm The Cult of JT Leroy School of Communications and media technology ***** Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is one of the largest private accredited art and design schools in the nation. Located in San Francisco, the epicenter of culture and technology, Academy of Art University offers more than 135 accredited degree programs spanning 40 areas of study, including entertainment arts, advertising, fashion, architecture, game development, music, communication, photography and more. Follow us on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / YouTube