Kossakovsky RULES for documentary

Don’t film if you can bear to live without filming

Don’t film if you want to SAY something, film only if you want to SHOW something, or if you want PEOPLE to see something

Don’t film if you already know your message before filming

Film when you HATE and LOVE at the same time

Don’t use your brain during filming - just film using your instincts

Don’t force people to repeat an action or words…

Shots are the basics of cinema, cinema was created out of ONE shot, shots must provide the viewers with new impressions

Story is important, but perception is even more important

Try to remain human especially when editing your films (every decision in documentary is an ethical one)

Don’t follow my rules, follow your rules