Nick Broomfield has often been attracted to true crime stories – from Aileen Wuornos to Biggie and Tupac – unveiling layers overlooked by other media. His latest, Tales of the Grim Sleeper (HBO Documentary Films), screening in this year’s Short List, sees the intrepid British director investigate the chilling story of a Los Angeles serial killer who was […]
As Tabitha Jackson approaches her first anniversary in the job, the Director of the Documentary Film Program at Sundance Institute shares some thoughts about the cultural value of documentary film, sets out the role of Sundance Institute in the documentary landscape, and throws down a challenge to the non-fiction film community. Individual tickets aren’t for […]
Dan Cogan, Executive Director and Cofounder of Impact Partners (see p. 23), and producer Howard Gertler have worked together on two films: the Academy Award-nominated How to Survive a Plague and DOC NYC Opening Night film Do I Sound Gay? In this Masterclass, Cogan and Gertler will use these films as case studies to explore […]
Documentary cinematographers can shape style and tone for a film; they know how to adapt at moment’s notice, and incorporate current technological offerings into their production. Filmmakers Ross Kauffman (E-Team) Rex Miller (Althea), Kirsten Johnson (Citizenfour) and experts from Sony share their secrets of shooting under any and all conditions, while also using the latest […]
Nonfiction shorts programs are selling out at festivals, as this form of storytelling takes on a much bigger role in the festival world. Join in a discussion with festival programmers Basil Tsiokos (DOC NYC, Nantucket Film Festival), Sharon Badal (Tribeca Film Festival), Dan Nuxoll (Rooftop Films) and Shane Smith (TIFF) as they explore this increasingly […]
How are new technologies changing, aiding and abetting nonfiction storytelling? How are mobile apps, widgets and participatory web-based platforms enabling storytellers to reach targeted audiences in critical and deeply emotional ways and provide real-time intervention? Rachel Falcone (Sandy Storyline), Nancy Schwartzman (Circle of 6) and Malika Zouhali-Worrall (Call Me Kuchu) share practical wisdom from the […]
Nonfiction stories can be told in surprising and dramatic ways, and may look a little different than what you are used to. Filmmakers Bassam Tariq (These Birds Walk), Nick Bentgen (Northern Light) and Sierra Pettengill (Town Hall) show us clips and discuss their creative, and perhaps unexpected, storytelling processes. Moderator: Eric Hynes
A whole new arena has opened up for both buyers and creators of the short form. Newcomers are entering the field and finding exciting new opportunities for exhibition. Hear from Dan Silver (ESPN), Jed Weintrob & Sarah Nash (Conde Nast Entertainment) and filmmaker Andrew Jenks (30 For 30, Posterized), new media companies as well as established […]
Wonder how a film ends up on iTunes, Netflix, YouTube, Vimeo and Amazon? Enter the world of digital distribution with representatives from The Orchard (Danielle DiGiacomo), Vimeo (Jeremy Boxer) and SundanceNow (Linda Pan), who lead a candid discussion on the growth of the marketplace and and how best to access this audience. Moderator: Nancy Schafer […]
Seasoned nonfiction filmmakers, along with industry leaders, guide us through the ins and outs of creating short-form content, and discuss the growing opportunities for exhibition. Heidi Ewing (Detropia), Lucy Walker (The Lion’s Mouth Opens), Adnaan Wasey (Executive Producer, POV Digital) and Jeff Seelbach (AJ+) share with us and bring us up to speed on what’s out […]