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 […]
Michèle Stephenson (American Promise, Slaying Goliath) talks about the challenges and opportunities for helping new voices thrive in documentary film. Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, an Insiders Conference Pass, or Breaking In, New Road Maps Day Pass. Your pass also includes an onsite Bagel Breakfast 9:15-10, Happy […]
The world of new media, transmedia and new programs is a rapidly expanding and exciting space for new and emerging filmmakers. Adnaan Wasey (Executive Producer, POV Digital), Loira Limbal (Firelight Producer’s Lab) and Theresa Loong (Local Projects) discuss working in these new formats, and new ways to jumpstart your careers. Moderator: Yvonne Welbon (Chicken & […]
Directors and programmers Alex Hannibal (Tribeca Film Institute), Thomas Allen Harris (Through a Lens Darkly), Maria Agui Carter (Rebel) and Stephanie Wang-Breal (Tough Love) discuss the power of labs, retreats and workshops to facilitate growth and development. Moderator: Ela Troyano (Creative Capital) Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, an Insiders […]
Emmy-winning filmmaker Jason Da Silva (When I Walk), Carla Fleisher (Film Sprout) and Joe Brewster (American Promise) explore how to make meaningful change with documentary films and innovative ways to fund impact campaigns. Moderator: Elise MacCave (BRITDOC). Attend this day’s events with an All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, an Insiders Conference Pass, or […]