Maria, asking for a brand new interview is such an awesome take! It turns a massive headache into fresh content with the consent paperwork done right from day one. And even if the filmmaker passes on that, Sardell […]

Anne, your cost-offset idea is such an elegant way to flip the power dynamic. It also subtly tests the donor’s seriousness – asking them, so to speak, to put their money where their mouth is. And if they’re […]

I would first ask the donor about the volume of materials and the condition they are in, and why these specific items are particularly meaningful to them. To adhere to our collection’s defined scope without […]

Before making any promises, I’d ask the one who requested the recording exactly which part of the tape they need, where the film will end up, and whether they remember who else was in the room, since they’re […]