Author: Sarah Modo

October 8, 2020

New Leaders Initiative

New Industry Leaders Initiative: Applications & Nominations Now Open!

October 7, 2020

DOC NYC Immersive: The Art of Archival

DOC NYC PRO presents a 90-minute session exploring the use of archival footage in documentary filmmaking. The panel discussion will feature directors, editors and archivists, and will include a 30-minute moderated Q&A

October 5, 2020

Monday Memo: Field of Vision Launches Online Journal, DOC Releases COVID19 Best Practices & IDFA Reveals Best of Fests Lineup

The outlets for original writing on nonfiction cinema are scarce. So the launch of Field of Vision’s Field Notes, its new online journal, makes me want to toss confetti. And speaking of reading materials, there’s plenty to sort through this week with Documentary Organization of Canada’s online guide for filmmakers for production during COVID-19, a new website dedicated […]

September 30, 2020

DOC NYC PRO Day: Documentary Producing

DOC NYC PRO presents a day dedicated to the art of documentary producing. Sessions will feature development, budgeting and fundraising tactics and strategies, along with case studies from veteran producers. The daylong course will also include an interactive Q&A breakout session and social hour.

September 28, 2020

Monday Memo: Where Does Independent Documentary Go From Here? & More

I don’t know about you guys, but I feel a bit tuckered out. Maybe it’s the swift shift from the warm summer days to the increasingly dark days of fall. Or more likely, it’s just the lingering instability we’re all feeling in this current moment. I’m thankful I’ll be taking the next few days to rest […]