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• The Film That Changed My Life - Explores influential films and their impact on filmmakers.
• Visions of Light - A documentary about the art of cinematography.
• Cinematographer Style - Focuses on the work and impact of renowned cinematographers.
• A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies - Explores the history and significance of American cinema.
• The Story of Film: An Odyssey - An exhaustive documentary series about the history of film.
• Making a Murderer - Documentary series that analyzes the filmmaking process.
• The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing - Focuses on the art and process of film editing.
• The Pixar Story - Explores the evolution of Pixar and its impact on animation.
• The Great Movies - A series discussing impactful films and their significance.
• Rewind This! - Explores the home video revolution and its influence on film culture.
• Jodorowsky's Dune - Documents the ambitious and influential art of filmmaking.
• Room 237 - Analyzes the deeper meanings behind 'The Shining', reflecting on cinematic interpretation.
• Filmography: The Movies That Made Us - Discusses legacy films and their impact on storytelling.
• For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism - Explores the relationship between film critics and the industry.
• A Midnight Clear - Explores filmmaking in its era, similar to the introspective style of 'Side by Side'.
• The Act of Killing - Explores the documentary process in a unique, haunting way.
• American Movie - Chronicles the passion and struggles of an independent filmmaker.
• Superman: The Movie - Explores the evolution of genre filmmaking.
• The Disappearance of Alice Creed - Examines low-budget filmmaking techniques and storytelling.
• The Art of Film - Investigates the artistic choices behind various films.
• The Celluloid Closet - Examines Hollywood's portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters throughout films.
• This Is Spinal Tap - Mockumentary style film commenting on music and film culture.
• Bigger than Life - A look at the impact of drugs on a classic cinema figure.
• Lost in La Mancha - Documentary about the failed attempt to make 'Don Quixote', showcasing filmmaking challenges.
• The Last Blockbuster - Examines the film industry’s evolution, reflecting on distribution changes.
• The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz - Explores the impact of information in a digital age, akin to film history discussions.
• Indie Game: The Movie - Follows the making of independent video games, showcasing the entrepreneurial side of media.
• Help Me I’m Dead - Focuses on the development of a fiction film, similar to filmmaker discussions.
• In the Picture - Provides insight into visual storytelling and filmmaking techniques.
• Cinema Paradiso - A love letter to cinema and the filmmaking experience.
• The Comeback - Highlights the resurgence of an industry figure, reflecting on the filmmaking journey.
• They'll Love Me When I'm Dead - Documents Orson Welles' final filmmaking efforts, showcasing the creative process.
• The King of Comedy - Examines the intersection of fame and filmmaking, similar in theme to 'Side by Side'.
• Film School Confidential - Provides a behind-the-scenes look at film education, akin to discussions in 'Side by Side'.
• Waltz with Bashir - Innovative animated documentary exploring personal and collective stories.
• The Haunting of Nancy Grace - Mockumentary exploring modern media influence on storytelling.
• My Life as a Zucchini - Stop-motion animation that offers a fresh perspective on childhood and filmmaking skill.
• The Red Shoes - Classic film exploring the creative passion and conflicts of artists.