On interviewing:
The first thing I’d say to any interviewer is….’ Listen.’ It’s the second thing I’d say too, and the third and the fourth. ‘Listen…..listen…listen….listen.’ And if you do, people will talk. They’ll always talk. Why? Because no one has ever listened to them before in all their lives.
Studs Terkel, Interviewing an Interviewer.
“Deciding to listen to someone is a meaningful gesture. It accords them a special kind of recognition and respect…. listening well so that I could respond genuinely and substantively, was exhausting work.”
Astra Taylor, The Right to Listen
All interviewing is first and foremost about respect: For the story, for the subject, for yourself as an interviewer. Be curious. Be compassionate. Pay Attention. you’ll get what you need.
What to expect from the evening workshop:
You will learn about Research, the Pre-Interview process and best practices, and The Art of Asking Questions.
Come join us for a fun and inciteful evening.
About Shayla Howell
Director, creative producer, field director, writer, and researcher with twenty years of experience in non-fiction programming, specializing in documentary, factual television, and oral history.
“I’ve produced/directed content across Canada and the US, my work has been broadcast on CBC, IFC, Showcase, History, Discovery ID, Northwestel.”
Noted for attention to detail, genuine rapport, and work ethic, Shayla is passionate about exploring new subjects, discovering untold stories, and finding the best way to tell them.
For additional information, you may email: CoWork@CottonFactory.ca
We have a PWYC option to attend.
