DOC NYC PRO: SHOW ME THE MONEY DAY

Open to these badge holders: All Access, DOC NYC PRO, DOC NYC PRO Second Half, Show Me The Money Day Pass. To buy a pass click here.

DOC NYC PRO is co-presented by Amazon Studios.

Perhaps the biggest obstacle to realizing your filmmaking vision is funding. DOC NYC PRO spends this day devoted to this fundamental issue, addressing practical skills, sustainability, legal concerns and learning from others experiences.

BREAKFAST 9:00AM-10:00AM

MORNING MANIFESTO 10:00AM-10:30AM
Leslie Fields-Cruz (Black Public Media) discusses the opportunities for underrepresented perspectives to be showcased in nonfiction filmmaking.

LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS 10:30AM-11:40AM
The right partner for your film can help you not only obtain funding, but also get the best distribution deal, increase your audience and make impact. Danielle Perissi (ImageNation Abu Dhabi), Ky Dickens (Zero Weeks), Molly Murphy (Working Films), DOC NYC 2016 Pitch Perfect winner Julia Bacha (Naila and the Uprising), along with others, share advice on how to choose, and work with, a partner. Moderator: Julie Anderson (Producer).  Co-presented by ImageNation Abu Dhabi

GOING DIY WITH DISTRIBUTION 12:00PM-1:10PM
Producers Lindsey Dryden and Alysa Nahmias (Unrest), along with Chris Horton (Sundance Institute) talk about getting your film out there successfully all on your own. Moderator: Iyabo Boyd (For Ahkeem)

GRANTS & LABS 2:00PM-3:10PM
Maxyne Franklin (Doc Society), Lucila Moctezuma (Chicken & Egg Pictures), Christopher Allen (UnionDocs) and others share ideas and tips on how to get grants and take part in filmmaking labs, and discuss how best to leverage both for your film’s success. Moderator: Ryan Harrington (Hot Docs)

THE FUTURE OF CROWDFUNDING 3:30PM-4:30PM
Want to fund your film and build a community around your work at the same time? Creative funding has opened up new opportunities for documentary filmmakers, including audience engagement and promotion. Quinn Costello and Chris Metzler (Rodents of Unusual Size) offer a case study on how crowdfunding can raise money and create excitement around your work. Moderator: Elise McCave (Kickstarter). Co-presented by Kickstarter

HAPPY HOUR 5:00PM-6:00PM
Co-presented by Participant Media

Open to these badge holders: All Access, DOC NYC PRO, DOC NYC PRO Second Half, Show Me The Money Day Pass. To buy a pass click here.