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"We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling."
— Jimmy Neil Smith —

Founder

International Storytelling Center

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Upcoming Workshops, Events, Offerings

I've held nearly every production job from Assistant to Director — which means a lot of reps, a lot of mistakes, all informing a teaching approach that cares as much about craft and process as it does about the final product.

My teaching isn't just pro-tips (though I have those too). Instead, it emphasizes curiosity, presence, and ethics — and the conviction that who you are as a storyteller matters as much as who you can book on camera.

Opportunities to learn together are below and updated regularly. Bring your curiosity, your ideas, your questions and conundrums and let's go!

The Witness and the Guardian: Sacred Approaches to Documentary Storytelling

June 28 - July 3

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Rhinebeck, NY

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Documentary Production Lab

July 13-17 or September 28 - October 2

Maine Media Workshops + College

Rockport, ME

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The Autobiographical Artist Book: A Collaborative Workshop

with Anneli Skaar

August 24-28

Maine Media Workshops + College

Rockport, ME

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Documentary Cohort Collective

Ongoing | Online

A small community of collaborative nonfiction filmmakers. Held twice a year. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Interest Form

One-on-One Story Coaching

Ongoing

For the person who wants to go deep. Story coaching is intensive, personal, and by application only. Limited availability.

Inquire

Field Notes

Ongoing

Not ready to commit to a workshop? Field Notes is where the thinking happens between sessions — reflections on narrative, practice, documentary ethics, and what it means to live like a storyteller. Free to follow.

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I've held nearly every production job from Assistant to Director — which means a lot of reps, a lot of mistakes, all informing a teaching approach that cares as much about craft and process as it does about the final product.

My teaching isn't just pro-tips (though I have those too). Instead, it emphasizes curiosity, presence, and ethics — and the conviction that who you are as a storyteller matters as much as who you can book on camera.

Opportunities to learn together are below and updated regularly. Bring your curiosity, your ideas, your questions and conundrums and let's go!

Amanda Pisetzner - 1 of 3
Amanda Pisetzner - 2 of 3
Amanda Pisetzner - 3 of 3

The Witness and the Guardian: Sacred Approaches to Documentary Storytelling

June 28 - July 3

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Rhinebeck, NY

Learn More

Documentary Production Lab

July 13-17 or September 28 - October 2

Maine Media Workshops + College

Rockport, ME

Learn More

The Autobiographical Artist Book: A Collaborative Workshop

with Anneli Skaar

August 24-28

Maine Media Workshops + College

Rockport, ME

Learn More

Documentary Cohort Collective

Ongoing | Online

A small community of collaborative nonfiction filmmakers. Held twice a year. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Interest Form

One-on-One Story Coaching

Ongoing

For the person who wants to go deep. Story coaching is intensive, personal, and by application only. Limited availability.

Inquire

Field Notes

Ongoing

Not ready to commit to a workshop? Field Notes is where the thinking happens between sessions — reflections on narrative, practice, documentary ethics, and what it means to live like a storyteller. Free to follow.

More on Substack

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