In this episode of Archives in Context, cohosts Emily Mathay and Lauren Kata talk with Rachel Antell and Stephanie Jenkins, co-founders of the Archival Producers Alliance. Archival producers work with filmmakers to research and identify archival materials for inclusion in documentaries, feature films, exhibits, and many additional projects. Stephanie and Rachel discuss their respective paths to becoming archival producers, including their backgrounds in documentary filmmaking, as well as some of the projects they have worked on in this role. They also talk about the guidelines they wrote for navigating the impact of generative AI on the work of archival producers and on the historical record as a whole. Listen in for a fascinating conversation on the many facets of archival producing, from research and relationship-building to navigating copyright, deadlines, and emerging technologies.
Episode Extras
New York Times article: “Can You Believe the Documentary You’re Watching?“
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