Documentary filmmaking is a genre unto itself. It exists to question, to inform, or simply to inspire wonder. Every film begins with a different motivation or a sense of urgency; every film possesses its own unique style, ranging from the most magical to the most austere, because every film is here to tell a story: that of a people, a country, or a single life. Being a documentary filmmaker means being a storyteller and a subjective observer all at once—having something to say or show, while knowing how to both step back and make your presence felt.