We make documentaries.
Discourse is a documentary collective and production company dedicated to bringing attention to underreported issues impacting local and international communities. Our members have extensive experience working in sensitive and hostile environments that dominate documentary production focused on human rights, conflict and environmental justice. Our members are based in DC, Toronto, Milwaukee, San Salvador and Nairobi.
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MEMBERS
Spencer is a journalist and filmmaker. His work has been featured by VICE, Al Jazeera, Fusion, The New York Times and more.
Erik is a producer and cinematographer. His work has been featured by The New York Times, Al Jazeera, Wall Street Journal and more.
Joel is a journalist and filmmaker. His work has been featured by Al Jazeera, VICE, The New York Times and more.
Neil is a photojournalist and filmmaker. His work has been featured by the Washington Post, National Geographic, Al Jazeera, BBC and more.
Joe is a photojournalist and filmmaker, currently based in Nairobi. His work has been featured by The Guardian, VICE, The New York Times and more.
Christopher is a filmmaker and director of photography based in Toronto, ON. His has been featured by VICE, Field of Vision, National Geographic and more.
WORK
This is a collection of our work that we have produced, edited, hosted and/or were responsible for principle photography.
For individual examples of cinema vérité, correspondent-led or interview cinematography please contact us.
NEWS & REVIEWS
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Locations
Our members are based in Washington, DC, Milwaukee, Toronto, San Salvador, and Nairobi.