Mike Ott

The 19 Best Documentaries Of The 2010s
The 19 Best Documentaries Of The 2010s

In the 2010s, filmmakers pushed conventions of the form in both aesthetics and subject matter, expanding the umbrella of what be considered a “documentary.” The result was a decade of feasting for non-fiction film lovers.

KID ICARUS: If Daedalus Begot Directionless
KID ICARUS: If Daedalus Begot Directionless

Though its most lasting power comes from characters on the fringes, Kid Icarus offers a rich and entertaining perspective on growing up aimless in the American West.

Portrait of Mike Ott from the 2017 Champs-Elysees Film Festival in France. Photo by Julien Labrosse
Interview With CALIFORNIA DREAMS Director Mike Ott: “It Was My Own Kind Of Dream Come True”

We had the chance to talk with Mike Ott, director of fiction/non-fiction blend CALIFORNIA DREAMS, about documentary filmmaking and about the fine line between fiction and reality.

CALIFORNIA DREAMS: I Don't Know What I Just Watched & I Don't Care
CALIFORNIA DREAMS: I Don’t Know What I Just Watched & I Don’t Care

California Dreams blurs the line between fact and fiction, focusing on a young man aspiring to make it in the movies and achieve the American Dream.