As shooting and editing technology grows more advanced, less expensive-and new distribution platforms emerge almost daily, making documentaries has never been easier. Anyone can produce high quality content with a little assistance from those in the know.
But have these factors created a glut in the marketplace? How do you ensure that your film is distinctive, finds and audience, and leverages social media in a way that truly makes an impact?
There is a lot you can do to lower your chances of having a stroke. Even if you've already had a stroke or "mini-stroke", you can take steps to prevent another.
Controlling your weight is an important way to lower stroke risk. Excess pounds strain the entire circulatory system and can lead to other health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obstructive sleep apnea. But losing as little as 5% to 10% of your starting weight can lower your blood pressure and other stroke risk factors.
BILLION DOLLAR FORD INVESTMENT
Ford pumps $2.5 billion into Mexico to build new engines and transmissions to increase fuel efficiencies.
COURT DATE ON IMMIGRATION
Appeals court decides whether to lift an injunction on Obama's executive action on undocumented immigrants.
POPE CONSIDERS CUBA LAYOVER
Pope Francis is considering adding a stop in Cuba to his U.S. trip in September, but no decision has been made.
VIDEOS FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS
Families make videos to reassure patients dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of forgetfulness.
ACADEMIC WIZARD OZ
Allergy sufferers can expect to be constantly sneezing in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, high pollen counts cause agony for allergy sufferers and this allergy season will be particularly rough.
If you suffer from itchy and watery eyes, runny nose and scratchy throat, try to see an allergist to determine what you are allergic to plants, flowers, mold, or weeds.
If you know what you're allergic to and you see that allergen on the rise, take your allergy medication early on, before symptoms begin.
RUSSIA SENDS MISSILES TO IRAN
Putin claims that progress in nuclear talks have allowed for the delivery of missiles to Iran.
CALIFORNIA DROUGHT
Why did almonds become the scapegoat, while Golf courses continue to stay green?
THE BIBLE IN TENNESSEE
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 55-38 to make The Bible the official state book.
WACKY TAX VOTE
Its a tax that few people actually pay, but US House will vote today on a bill to repeal the 1916 estate tax.
INFLUENTIAL TO THE MAX
Raising the minimum wage is a hot topic all across the country, and it has been for quite a while. Here are a variety of news stories from throughout the nation.
Traffic was snarled up today, while of demonstrators took to the streets in support of $15 dollars an hour. These protests stretched nationwide, from Atlanta to New Orleans and all the way from California to the New York Island.
Fast-food workers picket demanding wage hikes http://nyp.st/1DiM73o via @nypost
Fight for $15: workers across US protest to raise minimum wage – live http://gu.com/p/47gpg/stw
Elected, as well as appointed officials were all chomping at the bit today to praise the idea of a pocket park and take individual credit for spending our hard earned taxpayer dollars on this auspicious Tax Day.
Demonstrators are protesting against police brutality towards minorities. Protesters are angered by increased cases of police violence against unarmed blacks in the United States gathered at multiple locations.
Protesters in several US cities blocked highways and swarmed police precincts, leading to at least two dozen arrests in demonstrations touched off by fresh cases of police violence against unarmed black men.
CUBANS CELEBRATE REMOVAL FROM U.S. LIST OF TERRORISM SPONSORS
This is as another step towards healing a decades-old insult to national pride and restoring diplomatic relations.
OBAMA CONTINUES TO SPAR WITH CONGRESS OVER IRAN BILL
A compromise empowering congressmen to reject his emerging nuclear pact, the president now sells lawmakers.
HILLARY CLINTON RETURNS TO IOWA
Second try in the state that delivered the first blow to her failed presidential campaign, with different twist.
DRUG TESTING FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS
Better late than never. After a half dozen on again and off again announcements over the years, NYC Greenstreets has finally agreed to focus on City Island. The citywide program to convert paved, vacant traffic islands and medians into green spaces will soon be building on Belden Point. It's about time, that the construction project at the southern tip of City Island officially gets underway. On tax day, this is what some of your property taxes will pay.