It’s commonly believed that the NEH docs are “traditional” in their style and format. Can you give some examples of more experimental work?

Good question. The NEH favors projects with strong narratives and high production values. Having said this, many projects that were considered “experimental” or risky when they received Endowment funds have since been widely emulated and are now considered “traditional.

€ We are always looking for creative filmmakers who will deliver the sort of content the NEH is known for while advancing the documentary genre. More.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.