On the craft and business of documentary filmmaking
We are being filled with synthetic content until the line between what was lived and what was generated disappears. 407 Films exists as a counterweight — putting real human stories on screen.
Real Voices in a World of Synthetic Everything Read More »
Athletes are trained to answer questions without saying anything. The approach we take in the interview room — conversation, not questions — is what gets to the truth.
How to Break Through the Glass: On the Craft of the Documentary Interview Read More »
Everyone has seen the Hockenheim footage. Nobody knows what it means — or who Piquet actually was to Salazar, and why he did not fight back. The story behind the Eliseo docuseries.
The Man Who Stood Still: The Untold Story Behind Eliseo Salazar Read More »
Marcelo Ríos reached world number one at 22, with no psychologist, no mentor, no family on the road. The world called him difficult. The film we are making asks a different question.
Number One, Completely Alone: The Real Story of Marcelo Ríos Read More »
The major streaming platforms are treating Latin American content as a global programming priority. The gap between that demand and the supply of films made with genuine access and craft is the opportunity.
Why Latin American Stories Are the Biggest Opportunity in Documentary Right Now Read More »
