We focus on recent short documentaries from The New York Times Op-Docs series and the New Yorker Documentary series. These documentaries deliver a tremendous punch in a short span of time, much like Public Service Announcements in advertising. Typically, two short films will be presented in each class for lively discussion and analysis.
“Frank’s courses are always both fun and instructive and he is very well prepared.”
Facilitator: Frank Izzo
Frank Izzo began as a journalist for small trade publications and newsletters in Philadelphia. After a couple of years, he switched from reporting to advertising. That’s when he developed his love of all things short and succinct, including the 30-second commercial, short stories and short films. He is particularly fond of short documentaries because they often convey a powerful message in a compact timeframe.