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what's your story?

That's THE question that keeps documentary filmmakers up at night. We're trying to make sense of a complicated world and​ it's easy to get lost in the details involved in telling these stories.   

 

Documentary storytelling can be a lonely business. And it's expensive.  

 

I've had the benefit of a long career producing, writing and delivering dozens of documentaries for distributors like Netflix, Showtime, TNT and many others.  

 

My focus is always on telling the story. That is my happy place.  

 

Now I help people to improve their stories.  Affordably. 

 

And I can help you.  

finding your story

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Story development is my specialty

 

That's why I am hired by name directors to sort out the framework for their documentary films or premium series

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​I can help you to: 

 

             Structure your story

 

             Create strong emotional arcs

 

             Maintain viewer interest    

 

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​I've produced 50+ documentaries and countless feature magazine stories.  â€‹â€‹And they all started with treatments that clearly spelled out the direction of the story and maintained that focus through post production.  

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Audience data bears this out.  My projects universally hold viewers' attention. They don't tune out.    

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I'll help you:

 

             Find a central theme.  

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             Tighten the focus

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             Improve your visual storytelling 

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​             Pick up the pace 

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             Make it sing 

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Get in touch with a free initial consultation today.  

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 Here's clip from "the innocence files" series on Netflix. Check out the emotional journey.  

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field production

I've been out there. I know how hard it is to get the right footage to tell a story. Every location has to count. Every character has to shine. Every interview has to hit the right notes. 

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DARAH GOLUB, DIRECTOR

I've been collecting footage for my longitudinal music documentary for over a decade, and after all these years I've never been able to figure out the storytelling puzzle or put a structure together that felt like an actual film. Enter Kevin! With the most easy going yet decisive and professional manner, Kevin jumped in head first to familiarize himself with mountains of material and confidently guide us through the process of clarifying intention, character development and structure. He's fun, he's flexible. And best of all, he really cares. He truly goes above and beyond with his time and energy. At this point he's not only a story consultant but a constant cheerleader and motivator who I know will be a valued collaborator through the rest of this filmmaking journey. And for all of this, his rates cannot be beat!

ANDREA SKIPPER, PRODUCER

Kevin is amazing. He provided immediate feedback on my scripts when I was under tight deadlines. He was always available and gave constructive notes with a sense of humor. I am grateful for his expertise and I'm looking forward to working with him again!

BRITTANY GOODEN, DIRECTOR

Kevin mentored me through creating my documentary sizzle, which went viral and got me to meet with some of the largest streamers and networks. He helped me organize story and story materials, work through character development, and gave notes on my sizzle. I highly recommend working with Kevin. 

RICK SYMONDS, DIRECTOR/EDITOR

After more than a decade of gathering footage and editing various cuts, I kept hitting a wall. The story was there, but something wasn’t clicking. Kevin helped change that. He has an incredible ability to see the bigger picture while honing in on the smallest details that make a story resonate. He understood the character, the journey, and the stakes—not just for the film but for the audience.
Working with him was a pleasure. He brings a sharp storytelling instinct, a great sense of humour, and a real enthusiasm for the process. But more than that, he genuinely cares—not just about getting the story right, but about making sure you actually finish the project and get it out into the world. After spending so long working in isolation, having someone to check in, push you forward, and remind you why you started is invaluable.

e-mail me first 

based in the NYC area​​

kevinhuffman123@gmail.com

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