In this episode of Doc Walks, Ben & Keith duck out of the freezing temperatures of Park City for a warm and cozy indoor sit-down with Academy Award-nominated producer Diane Quon. A personal story of determination, Diane shares her inspiring journey from marketing executive to Academy Award-nominated documentary producer. From acclaimed films like ‘Minding the Gap,’ and ‘Breaking the News,’ to her Sundance premiering ‘Third Act,’ Diane shares insights and experiences as a late-entrant into the documentary world, relying on real-world experience and some well-timed words of encouragement too.

Timestamps:

00:00 Braving the Cold: A Frosty Start

00:45 Seeking Warmth: A Change of Plans

01:48 Introducing Diane Quan: A Special Guest

05:55 Diane’s Journey: From Marketing to Filmmaking

08:37 The Impact of Documentaries: Personal Stories and Social Issues 13:12 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers

16:39 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Gratitude