#45 Creating compelling documentaries with Jake Swantko

#45 Creating compelling documentaries with Jake Swantko

Author: UO School of Journalism and Communication, Damian Radcliffe October 22, 2020 Duration: 41:47
We were fortunate to have director of photography and filmmaker Jake Swantko in our studio to share what goes into producing compelling films like Icarus, which won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Orwell Award for its artful uncovering of an international doping scandal involving one of Russia's top anti-doping scientists.

Trying to make sense of the relentless shifts in our media landscape can feel overwhelming. Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon exists to pull back the curtain on that process, offering a grounded space for understanding. Stemming from the Hearst Demystifying Media Series within the UO School of Journalism and Communication, this podcast is hosted by professor Damian Radcliffe, who guides conversations that feel more like insightful seminars than formal interviews. You’ll hear directly from leading media practitioners, innovators, and scholars who are shaping the field right now. Episodes dig into the practical realities of digital developments in journalism and communication, exploring their implications for business, entrepreneurship, and the broader technological tools that redefine how stories are told and consumed. Rather than offering abstract theory, the discussions focus on tangible changes and future possibilities, making complex ideas accessible. It’s a resource for anyone curious about the forces transforming our information ecosystem, from students and educators to professionals navigating these changes daily. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis of the evolving relationships between creators, audiences, and the platforms that connect them.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon
Podcast Episodes
#30 Understanding power and privilege with Sue Robinson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:31
Sue Robinson joined the faculty at UW-Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication in January 2007 and now holds the Helen Firstbrook Franklin Professor of Journalism research chair.
#28 Fact-checking your data with Jennifer LaFleur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
Joining us for this podcast is Jennifer LaFleur, data editor for The Investigative Reporting Workshop and an instructor of data journalism at American University. Previously, LaFleur was a senior editor at Reveal from Th…
#26 Guest Lecture: An Evening with Tom Bowman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:45
This podcast features a facilitated public Q&A with NPR National Desk reporter Tom Bowman at the University of Oregon. This event was facilitate and co-sponsored by NPR affiliate station KLCC.
#25 How climate change can be part of any beat with Rosalind Donald [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:55
Joining us for this podcast is Rosalind Donald, a PhD candidate in communications at Columbia University researching community understanding of climate change in Miami. Her work focuses on the way the city’s politics, in…
#22 Google and Journalism with Richard Gingras [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:47
In this special edition, we are joined by Richard Gingras, Vice President of News at Google. He and host Damian Radcliffe discuss Google's role in supporting journalism, how the internet has disrupted the business model,…