With ethics comes mindfulness and a general sense of appreciation, all crucial responsibilities of a filmmaker. A filmmaker must be not only mindful but educated on the multiple views that could possible emerge from the documentary. By being aware that revealing certain pieces of information could hurt people, a documentarian is not only preparing but also facing the subject in its entirety. The relationship a filmmaker has to their audience is also essential so their is trust formed between the director and what is being filmed. This trust is formed by the directors willingness to understand and appreciate every detail involved with what is being filmed. A way in which a director could form a deep trust is by explaining themselves, and being transparent with his or her subjects. If the audience knows this, trust will form naturally. By spending time talking off camera and caring for the the subject being filmed by communicating when or when not the subject wants to be filmed will also create a realness to the film and the subject will be open to being honest. Asserting yourself so profoundly in someones life must come with compassion off camera. Even more critical, the subject must know exactly what is being filmed and when.
