In recent years, Fair Use as a basis for allowing the use of footage or music without paying royalties has become more widely accepted by broadcasters, distributors and E&O insurers. But Fair Use is still underutilized and often misunderstood by filmmakers and attorneys alike. In this session, legal experts will put on trial Fair Use […]
In recent years, Fair Use as a basis for allowing the use of footage or music without paying royalties has become more widely accepted by broadcasters, distributors and E&O insurers. But Fair Use is still underutilized and often misunderstood by filmmakers and attorneys alike. In this session, legal experts will put on trial Fair Use […]
Co-presented by Chicken & Egg Pictures. From tyranny and torture to taboo subjects like class and race, filmmakers discuss their strategies for translating tough human and civil rights struggles into engaging films; balancing storytelling with activism and taking on extreme situations like protecting the safety of your featured characters. In person: filmmakers of Fambul Tok, […]
With hundreds of documentaries produced each year, how can filmmakers get press coverage? Film editors and journalists from leading publications talk about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to getting their attention. Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE OF THE INDIE DOC. Learn from the experts […]
Branded content dates back to Robert Flaherty who had sponsors for Nanook of the North and Louisiana Story. But today opportunities are rapidly expanding with sponsors supporting both short and long-form documentaries. How do these projects originate and what do the deals look like for filmmakers? Representatives from the worlds of advertising and filmmaking discuss. […]
In the rapidly changing world of digital distribution what are the options, opportunities and cautions for independent filmmakers? What’s the difference between transactional, subscription and ad-supported models? Representatives from key players and close watchers of this sector share their insights. Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE OF THE […]
What do recent hits and misses tell us about the theatrical marketplace for docs? Representatives of Magnolia Pictures (Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times); Zeitgeist Films (Bill Cunningham New York); Sundance Selects (Cave of Forgotten Dreams); and Cinema Guild (The Interrupters) talk about their strategies for success. Note: This panel is part […]
How do decisions get made for broadcasters acquiring independent documentaries? How do their deals affect chances for theatrical or digital distribution? Representatives of HBO, A&E, POV, and others share their views and answer questions, moderated by Peter Hamilton (DocumentaryTelevision.com). Note: This panel is part of a larger day of panels called STATE OF THE INDUSTRY. […]
Co-presented by National Geographic Entertainment. These two 40-minute features use state-ofthe-art 3D technology to recreate the worlds of prehistoric creatures. In Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, (narrated by Liev Schreiber) we plunge into the oceans, encountering enormous fish, fierce sharks, giant turtles and more. Flying Monsters 3D (narrated by David Attenborough) takes us into the skies with pterosaurs […]
WORLD PREMIERE This high-energy doc follows young American karate competitors – three girls and one boy – into the biggest tournament of the year. We come to understand how their relationships to family, teachers and opponents drive them through the rigors and sacrifices of training. It’s a film about striving to be the best, despite the kicks and […]