It’s important to have a great story to tell, but you also need to know how to make it come to life. Accomplished filmmakers Ursula Liang (9-Man), David Thorpe (Do I Sound Gay?) and Merete Mueller (Tiny) discuss their first films and lessons learned when telling a nonfiction story. Moderator: Caroline von Kuhn (Camden International […]
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 crowd-funding campaign. Hear from filmmakers Jessica Devaney and Avi Goldstein – the producers behind the DOC NYC selection Speed Sisters – along with Iyabo Boyd (Chicken & Egg Pictures) […]
How much post-production can you afford and what is the best use of your time and budget? Ben Murray (VP, Creative Services) and Joe Beirne (CTO) from Technicolor-PostWorks NY along with filmmakers Laura Israel and Melinda Shopsin (Don’t Blink – Robert Frank) walk through scenarios for editorial, color, sound design and final delivery, and also discuss […]
Getting the right equipment for your film is imperative. How and where is the best way to obtain affordable and portable gear? Sundance cinematography award-winners Matt Heineman (Cartel Land), Ross Kauffman and Rachel Beth Anderson (E-Team), along with Juan Martinez (Sony), evaluate the many options filmmakers have for choosing the gear that best suits their project. Co-presented by […]
Pitching your film is a crucial step in getting your film financed. Learn from the experiences of industry pros on how to give the perfect pitch and get your project funded. Co-presented by A&E IndieFilms Bagels & coffee 9:15-10:00am Morning Manifesto: DOC NYC Short List Filmmakers In Conversation 10:00-11:30am A special 90-minute conversation with many […]
A special 90-minute conversation with many of the directors featured in the DOC NYC Short List section. Expected to attend: Evgeny Afineevsky (Winter on Fire), Kirby Dick (The Hunting Ground), Liz Garbus (What Happened, Miss Simone?), Alex Gibney (Going Clear), Davis Guggenheim (He Named Me Malala), Ethan Hawke (Seymour: An Introduction), Matthew Heineman (Cartel Land), Asif […]
Crafting a compelling reel and/or trailer is one of the most essential components to marketing a film. Trailer specialists Jeremy Workman (Wheelhouse Creative) and Mark Berridge (Zealot Inc.) join filmmakers Rachel Boynton (Big Men, Our Brand Is Crisis), Katie Delamaggiore (Brooklyn Castle) and writer Fernanda Rossi (author of Trailer Mechanics) to discuss different approaches to creating […]
It takes practice to distill the subject of a documentary down to a few key words while still making it attractive to funders. Is it better to err on the side of more or less? Sandi DuBowski (Good Pitch), Judith Helfand (Chicken & Egg Pictures) and Reva Goldberg (Cinereach) walk you through how to make […]
Watch filmmakers pitch their films to esteemed industry figures and receive live feedback. Participants include Molly Thompson (A&E IndieFilms), John Hoffman (Discovery Channel), Julie Anderson (WNET) and Daniel Chalfen (Naked Edge Films). Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, or Pitch Day Pass. Your pass also includes an onsite […]