Case studies from renowned editors will demystify the art of editing and significantly enhance your editorial toolkit. Insider tips on crafting scenes for optimal storytelling impact will be emphasized, along with practical demonstrations of advanced editing techniques. These insights will help you refine your skills and elevate the quality of your documentary projects. In the […]
Accomplished cinematographers (and editors) will illuminate their techniques for capturing breathtaking visuals, crafting scenes, enhancing storytelling through imagery, and navigating the unique challenges of filming real-life narratives. They will also share their experiences on how to adapt to different environments and conditions to ensure the highest quality footage. In the Festival Lounge, the day starts […]
Dive deeper into the world of documentary film funding by joining a dynamic panel of prominent funding organizations and fellow filmmakers. This event is especially designed for filmmakers eager to navigate the funding landscape, uncover new opportunities, and gain real time exclusive insights. In the Festival Lounge, the day starts with Breakfast hosted by community […]
Moderated by Sian-Pierre Regis (Duty Free), Pitch Day presents an opportunity for 12 filmmaking teams with promising works-in-progress to pitch to industry figures from the fields of distribution, financing, production, and more for feedback. The selected work-in-progress projects are included in the schedule below. In the Festival Lounge, the day starts with Breakfast (9-10AM) hosted […]
Visual materials are increasingly important in securing backing and support for documentary projects. But what should go into a pitch deck? And how do you know your visuals are appealing and tell a cohesive story? Graphic materials are the calling card for your film, so they have to look fabulous and communicate the right story. […]
“It is time for the industry to establish standards in response to the new technology, so that trust with our viewers will remain unbroken,” reads the November 2023 open letter from the newly established Archival Producers Alliance (APA). Concerns are rapidly growing around how generative AI (GAI) can create audio, video, and photo-realistic images that […]
Dive into the challenging world of crafting an awards campaign for your film. In this eye-opening event, four seasoned filmmakers, Camilla Hall (Subject), Joe Peeler (Bad Press), and Nisha Pahuja and Geeta Sondhi (To Kill a Tiger, a 2024 Academy Award nominee), unveil the complexities and costs of a DIY awards journey. Gain insights into […]
NOTE: This webinar is currently only available as a bundled package for our 2026 Festival Strategy Playbook event (March 4th-April 1, 2026). Join us for an illuminating discussion on how to approach the film festival circuit as a documentary filmmaker. Our panel of programmers Artistic Director Jaie Laplante (DOC NYC), Basil Tsiokos (Sundance Film Festival), […]
Join us for an exciting day-long workshop at the IFC Center in New York City where talented editors break down scenes shot by shot, revealing how the arc, pacing, tension, and visuals create revealing moments. Our panelists, editors Francesca Sharper (Stamped from the Beginning), Nira Burstein (Charm Circle), David Teague (Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields and […]
Join us for an immersive day long workshop where clip analysis provides insights into the creative process and techniques used by filmmakers. Jeffrey Johnson (A Thousand Cuts), Nausheen Dadabhoy (An Act of Worship), Vanessa Carr (On Pointe), and Alex Pritz (The Territory) will help you discover new and innovative ways to film interviews, and learn […]