What do documentary editors do to bring a story to life? Esteemed documentary editors Karen K.H. Sim (Watchers of the Sky, Back on Board: Greg Louganis) and Fiona Otway (Hell and Back Again, Iraq In Fragments) share storytelling secrets as they review favorite scenes from their own work. Moderator, Oscar-nominated Jeanne Jordan (Troublesome Creek, Raising Renee). Co-presented […]
Music and sound have become essential elements for the documentary filmmaker. How can you successfully utilize sound design in your film? Todd Griffin (The Overnighters) and Bernardo Ruiz (Kingdom of Shadows) along with Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi (The Wolfpack) present case studies of innovative collaborations. Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, […]
Podcasts are a growing platform for nonfiction storytelling. Experts Emily Botein (WNYC), Matt Lieber (Gimlet Media), and Eric Nuzum (Audible) talk about the power and expanding reach of this medium. Moderator: Anna Sale (Death, Sex, and Money) Co-presented by Audible. Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass or click above for an individual […]
Ways to fund your documentary films are constantly changing. Bring yourself up to date on where to go, who to know and what to do. Bagels & coffee 9:15-10:00am Morning Manifesto 10:00-10:30am Abigail Disney shares her experiences as an executive producer backing acclaimed documentaries including Hot Girls Wanted, 1971 and Vessel; as a producer on […]
Abigail Disney shares her experiences as an executive producer backing acclaimed documentaries including Hot Girls Wanted, 1971 and Vessel; as a producer on Pray the Devil Back to Hell and with her directorial debut The Armor of Light. Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, an Insiders Conference Pass, […]
Producer Patricia Benabe (The Hand That Feeds) and filmmakers Dawn Porter (Gideon’s Army), and Jen Brea (Canary In A Coal Mine) and take us through the steps of getting projects financed, and share their journeys of how their projects made it to completion. Moderator: Jenni Wolfson (Chicken & Egg Pictures). Co-presented by Chicken & Egg Pictures. Attend […]
When making a film, it’s essential to ensure that the content of your documentary is purchased and distributed legally. What challenges and issues should a filmmaker prepare for during the process? Daniel O’Meara (Producer and Social Action Campaign Director), Maureen Ryan (Producer) and Marc Simon (Partner, CDAS) will guide you through the rules and regulations […]
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 funding, audience engagement, and promotion. Filmmakers Sharon Shattuck (From this Day Forward) and Benjamin May (The Legend of Swee’ Pea) offer case studies on how crowdfunding can raise […]
The Impact Partners Emerging Producers Fellowship was created to nurture the underappreciated role of documentary producing. Mentors from the program dispense their best advice on the dark arts of producing. Participants include Dan Cogan and Jenny Raskin of Impact Partners, plus filmmakers Liz Garbus, Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Amy Hobby and attorney Victoria Cook.Co-presented by […]