6Q with Andrei Nekrasov of Russian Lessons (Sundance 2010, World Cinema Documentary Competition)

Andrei Nekrasov, with directing partner Olga Konskaya, returns to Sundance with Russian Lessons - a formidable documentary that energetically delves into the violent and bewildering conflicts in the Caucasus, with Russia pitted against the former Soviet state of Georgia, and involving Georgia’s troubled regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

I spoke with Andrei about Russian Lessons.  He provides insight into how the internet affected the documentation process affecting the film (@ 04:30), discusses his participatory editing process (@ 03:40)  , and advises future filmmakers to not wait to get started - a theme that has rung true in all Sundance 6Qs.  "Just get a camera and go!"

00:00  Intro

01:25   1.  What are you goals for Russian Lessons, and specifically at Sundance?

02:15   2.  Who is your audience and how are you reaching out to them?

04:30   3.  What internet tools and tactics have you used during production and/or to engage your audience?

07:00   4.  How did you finance the film?  (Thoughts on crowdfunding at 9:20)

09:50   5.  What are your plans for distribution?  Any thoughts on self-distribution?

10:40   6.   How can fans follow and fund you?

11:30   7.   (Bonus Question)  Any advice for other filmmakers making their 1st, 3rd or even 10th film?

You can follow Russian Lessons at http://www.russianlessons.org

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