Producer Tom Jennings, whose many awards include the Peabody Award for his 100% archival based documentary, The Assassination of Martin Luther King, will lead an in-depth discussion on the ins and outs of finding and piecing together historical footage with built-in drama and using the intrinsic narrative of the archival material. His high-profile films, including […]
What do documentary editors do when the pieces don’t fit? Esteemed documentary editors Carla Gutierrez (Reportero, La Corona) and Aaron Wickenden (Finding Vivian Maier, The Trials of Muhammad Ali) share favorite scenes from their own work and walk us through how they overcame the challenges they faced in editing them. Moderator: Garret Savage (My Perestroika, […]
The skills used to cast for feature films and theater are transferable to nonfiction. In this candid how-to session, award-winning filmmakers Stephanie Wang-Breal (Tough Love) and Jamila Wignot (Town Hall) and editor Penelope Falk (Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work) share their core criteria, best field practices, gut-hunch instincts and research methodologies for selecting, directing and editing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s tough to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of distribution and outreach, but necessary to determine the best route to pursue your particular project. Adam Klaff from VHX, along with filmmaker Merete Mueller (Tiny) Jim Browne (Argot Pictures) and Mat Levy (Passion River Films), will share their insight on what you need to plan for […]