# Intimate Documentary Documentary filmmakers search for unique, personal storylines. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Nov 12, 2015 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/intimate-documentary ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Intimate Documentary trend? **Intimate Documentary:** Documentaries have long-since been a medium for marginalized groups and industries to gain mainstream attention. Today, many documentary photographers and filmmakers are moving away from the plight of groups to focus on a single subject or storyline. This shift in content reveals a consumer desire for intimate, highly personal narratives. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 18, 2014 to Mar 24, 2016 - Published: Nov 12, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Intimate Documentary trend ### Intimate Storytelling Consumers are demanding highly personal narratives in film, photography, and art documentaries. ### Humorous Cultural Documentaries Cultural and social topics can be explored with humor, creating new audiences and entertainment opportunities. ### Independent LGBT Documentaries With increased crowdfunding campaigns, documentaries exploring issues of sexuality, religion and LGBT family dynamics have become a source of interest for millennials. ## What the Intimate Documentary trend means for industry ### For Art Documentaries Art documentaries are experiencing a change in content, providing more intimate and personal narratives which shows an opportunity for documentary filmmakers to explore underrepresented groups in society. ### For Film Industry Intimate storytelling in film has opened up new opportunities for actors, directors, and producers to create more personal and engaging visual content. ### For LGBTQ+ Community More documentaries are exploring issues of sexuality, religion, and family dynamics, providing a platform to educate and connect with the wider world. ## Workshop question How can your brand take a more personalized approach to appear more relatable? ## Trend signals for Intimate Documentary Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 29%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 29% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Intimate Documentary trend 6 featured examples from Sep 18, 2014 to Mar 24, 2016. - [Trans Celebrity Docu-Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-cait): 'I Am Cait' Chronicles Caitlyn Jenner's Transition into Her New Normal (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The entertainment industry can utilize these stories to create more inclusive and empowering content for all audiences to enjoy. - [Celebrity Cyclist Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lance-armstrong-documentary): The Lance Armstrong Documentary Explores His Controversial Career (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Dramatizing celebrity controversies in documentaries creates opportunities for the film industry to reach a wider, more engaged audience. - [Independent LGBT Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memories-of-a-penitent-heart): 'Memories of a Penitent Heart' Tells the Story of Miguel Dieppa (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce VR technology to create immersive experiences in independent LGBT documentaries. - [Posh Couture Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-i-trailer): The Dior and I Trailer Provides a Sneak Peak at Raf Simons' Journey (Category: Fashion) Implication: The demand for fashion documentaries offers opportunities for filmmakers to create captivating content that appeals to fashion enthusiasts and general audiences alike. - [Adult Performer Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belle-knox): Belle Knox Reveals Chronicles Her Ascent Into Adult Star Fame (Category: Naughty) Implication: Opportunities to produce more informative content that seeks to educate and demystify the adult entertainment industry. - [Humorous Cultural Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-the-patels): Meet the Patels Explores the Topics of Love and Family with Humor (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The film and entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of humorous cultural documentaries by producing and distributing captivating films that address important social is… ## Recent trend clusters - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) - [Engineered Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/engineered-layers) (Fashion) - [Embedded Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-intelligence) (Tech) - [Crafted Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crafted-timepieces) (Luxury) ## Trending in Pop Culture - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Commemorative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roger-centre-court) - [Divisional Rivalry Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivalries-uniform) - [Y2K Water Shoe Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pw-water-moc) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)