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8/26/25 - The World of Filming Documentaries with Greg Ogles from Relic Films

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8/26/25 - The World of Filming Documentaries with Greg Ogles from Relic Films

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In this episode, we sit down with documentary filmmaker Greg Ogles to explore the craft, challenges, and rewards of bringing real stories to life on screen. Greg shares insights into his creative process—from building trust with subjects to navigating the ...

Highlights

In this candid and deeply personal conversation, documentary filmmaker Greg Ogles reflects on the messy, human reality behind the camera—where physical recovery, porch renovations, and barbecue logistics intersect with profound creative ambition.
10:18
Dry-pouring concrete is easier than mixing it, and Greg used this method to renovate his front porch
13:24
Editing 'The Banished' is too personal and complex to hand off to another editor
38:17
Greg's field work led to a camera person getting married and a buddy receiving a life-saving operation.
51:56
Greg plans to film a documentary after 'The Vanished', likely starting in fall, possibly November or December
1:03:31
The speaker commits to full-force UFO hunting despite childhood hesitation after a personal encounter.

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What happens when surgery, concrete, and comedy collide?
00:00
How do you sculpt 200 hours of footage into one powerful story?
13:24
From fieldwork miracles to a new talk show: what's next for storytelling?
27:52
Why does summer make filming nearly impossible—and what does fall offer instead?
45:03
When cryptids give way to UFOs: how do you follow a portal experience?
1:03:31

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