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Charlie Shackleton
Filmmaker and director of Zodiac Killer Project, known for documentary work exploring film form and media criticism, who discusses reworking a failed true crime project into a meta-documentary.
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Dec 5, 2025
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Zodiac Killer Project - Director, Charlie Shackleton
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Charlie Shackleton, a filmmaker known for his innovative documentary work, dives deep into his project, Zodiac Killer Project. He reflects on the original true crime documentary that fell apart and how that setback fueled a more compelling meta-documentary. Shackleton explores the irresistible pull of true crime storytelling, revealing the emotional layers behind filming and its unique visual approach. He questions narrative tropes and the ethics of the genre while discussing how constraints transformed his project into something inventive and engaging.
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