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Hello, I’m Nigel Levy, creator of DocFix – a practical storytelling system built from decades at the highest levels of documentary and factual filmmaking.
I’ve been Series Editor on Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive, produced and directed Emmy‑nominated feature documentaries, written for Sir David Attenborough, and worked with Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA‑winning teams across genres.
If your documentary isn’t working and you don’t know how to fix it, this podcast is for you. It takes you through the steps that world-class documentary makers use to create compelling documentaries from real-life ideas.
Whether it's for Netflix, The BBC, or Amazon, or you are just starting out, great storytelling is what your audience craves - it's the foundation of every successful documentary.
Those skills aren't down to talent or desire - it's simply a matter of knowledge.
It goes behind the scenes to discuss the key story skills behind some of the most successful documentaries and factual series screened, including those in which he's had a key role.
You'll hear from writers, directors, and creatives working at the highest level in the industry. Ideas are easy; stories are like magic. Listen and understand why. There's really no need for any of this to be a mystery anymore.
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The Supersize of Me of Black Magic...the Making of 'A Cursed Man' with director Liam Le Guillou
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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The director of the Michael Jackson doc “Leaving Neverland", Dan Reed, on the art of exposing truth in documentary filmmaking
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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How 'The Gladiator' cinematographer John Mathieson thinks about film, a unique perspective from one of the greats.
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Capturing the Legacy of Superman: Crafting the BAFTA winning “Super/Man : The Christopher Reeve Story"
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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The Storytelling behind Netflix's hits F1:Drive to Survive and Meerkats with Sir David Attenborough - a Masterclass
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Becoming a documentary storyteller - the Four Essential Steps
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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In conversation with DocFix student James - from scattered facts to a great story
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Sculpting Documentary Stories Through The Score with composer Birger Clausen
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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From editing Star Wars to hit Indie docs: Storytelling Insights from Col Goudie
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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The secret behind the Meerkat Superstars - with writer director Caroline Hawkins
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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How to go from an idea to a film - why the idea alone is never enough
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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The Transformational Power of Words: Gary Mitchell's Story
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Creating Unforgettable Documentaries with Henry Singer, director of "9/11 The Falling Man"
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Behind the Scenes of the most popular shows in the modern TV landscape - with Ben Turner of Fulwell 73
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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How the BBC teaches documentary storytelling - and what it gets wrong
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Oct 13, 2023 |