Can a documentary ever be too short?

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A documentary can be too short if a part of your story is left underserved. Find that "thing" that's going to stay with people after your documentary has finished. Commissioning editors often deal with documentaries that are too long, so be sure to think about what you might need to cut from your story to keep it succinct.

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