Shola Lunch discuses the importance of archives from her dual perspectives as a filmmaker (Free Angela and All Political Prisoners, Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed) and as the Schomburg Center’s motion pictures curator. Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, an Insiders Conference Pass, or Archival & Survival Day […]
How can filmmakers get through the often-arduous process of licensing footage and music? Filmmakers and archival specialists David Peck (Reelin in the Years Productions), Clara Fon-Sing (NBCUniversal Archives), Alison Smith (WGBH), Laurens Grant (The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution) and Marilyn Ness (1971, E-Team) discuss how to negotiate the best contracts for for your film. Moderator: Ken Jacobson […]
Documentary outtakes are often an underutilized resource. Experienced archive licensors Jessica Berman-Bogdan (Global ImageWorks), Domenick Propati (footage.net), Mick Reed (Clippn) and Jill Drew (Drew Associates) discuss the potential for putting your outtakes and archives to commercial use. Moderator: Thom Powers (DOC NYC) Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, an […]
Even after your film has been finished and distributed, it still requires attention to be preserved for the future. International Documentary Association Executive Director Simon Kilmurry leads a conversation with filmmakers Catherine Murphy (Maestra) and Simon Lund (The Competition), along with Matt White of the Association of Commercial Stock Image Licensors and Nicole Martin, Archivist, Human Rights Watch, on the role […]
Archival footage is an integral component to the documentary form. It can be used to give evidence to arguments, as well as elucidate the dialogue that exists between the past and the present. Leading experts Nan Halperin (ITN Source), Rosemary Rotondi (Missing People, Citizenfour), Sam Cullman (Art & Craft), and Penny Lane (Our Nixon) share insights about […]
You’ve finished your film, but how do you reach your audience? These panels explore distribution, outreach and new technologies. Bagels & coffee 9:15-10:00am Co-presented by SVA MFA Social Documentary Film. Breakfast will feature SVA alumni who will take part in a casual Q&A with attendees. Morning Manifesto 10:00-10:30am Newly appointed POV executive producer Justine Nagan […]
Newly appointed POV executive producer Justine Nagan shares insights as she steps into her new role at public television’s leading independent documentary series and reflects on her role at Chicago-based Kartemquin overseeing award-winning projects including The Interrupters, Life Itself, On Beauty, In the Game and many others. Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC […]
With the growing number of production and distribution outlets, it’s becoming increasingly important to make sure you’re selecting the best one for your project. Jaron Gilinsky, (Storyhunter) AJ Schnack (Field of Vision) and Sam Morrill (Vimeo) will discuss the pros and cons of the many different outlets, and advise on how to pick the best […]
There is still much debate over the necessity of a sales agent. Filmmakers Karim Amer (The Square), Malika Zouhali-Worrall (Call Me Kuchu) and Andrew Rossi (Page One: Inside the New York Times) give frank insight into what to expect and what not to expect from a sales agent. Moderator: Doug Block (112 Weddings) Attend this day’s events […]
Where is the documentary space expanding to, and where can diverse voices and emerging talent get access to funding, mentorship and get a jump on developing their careers? Co-presented by The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and creative partner Chicken & Egg Pictures. Bagels & coffee 9:15-10:00am Morning Manifesto 10:00-10:30am […]