In this episode of Soundstage Insider, we talk with Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, co-directors of the thought-provoking documentary 'Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.' Join us as we explore the collaborative efforts and creative process behind this engaging project. Gelila and Armani share their experiences co-directing, shedding light on the challenges they encountered during the early stages of production and the dynamics of working together. They provide practical insights into the skills necessary for directing a documentary and offer advice to those interested in this field. We talk about: How Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz's collaboration on 'Maxine's Baby' began.The initial challenges faced in planning the documentary.The pros and cons of co-directing and how they handle differences of opinion.The skills honed when directing a documentary featuring real people and their real stories.Techniques for eliciting authentic narratives from the documentary's subjects.The balanced perspective in 'Maxine's Baby,' including featuring Tyler Perry's critics and any potential pushback.The significant challenges encountered in the course of directing this documentary.Tyler Perry's involvement in the filmmaking process.The takeaway Gelila and Armani hope the audience will gain from 'Maxine's Baby.'Key skills needed for successful documentary direction and advice for aspiring documentary filmmakers.Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, November 17, 2023 For extra content, previews, and a whole lot more, follow us on social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundstageinsider Twitter: @SoundstageIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.