Nick Broomfield has often been attracted to true crime stories – from Aileen Wuornos to Biggie and Tupac – unveiling layers overlooked by other media. His latest, Tales of the Grim Sleeper (HBO Documentary Films), screening in this year’s Short List, sees the intrepid British director investigate the chilling story of a Los Angeles serial killer who was […]
As Tabitha Jackson approaches her first anniversary in the job, the Director of the Documentary Film Program at Sundance Institute shares some thoughts about the cultural value of documentary film, sets out the role of Sundance Institute in the documentary landscape, and throws down a challenge to the non-fiction film community. Individual tickets aren’t for […]
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 […]
It’s important to have a great story to tell, but you also need to know how to make it come to life. Chicken & Egg Pictures Program Manager Iyabo Boyd, along with filmmakers Farihah Zaman and Jeff Reichert (Remote Area Medical, This Time Next Year) discuss not only how to find a great story, but how to […]
Once your story is ready to go, how do you get started? It can be overwhelming to put together a budget, strategize on grants and create a crowdfunding campaign. Hear from Josh Braun (Submarine) Kristen Konvitz (Indiegogo), Ruby Lerner (Creative Capital), Marilyn Ness (E-Team) who provide a road map for getting your film financed. Moderator: […]
How much post-production can you afford and what is the best use of your time and budget? Ben Murray (Unfinished Spaces and Principal of The Room) and Joe Beirne (CTO, Technicolor-PostWorks NY) have worked with esteemed filmmakers including Errol Morris, Martin Scorsese, Alex Gibney and Eugene Jarecki. Murray and Beirne, along with filmmakers Laura Isreal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]