GET THE MONEY: TAP INTO TV

Television can often provide documentary filmmakers with substantial parts of their budget as well as bigger audiences than a traditional theatrical release. Find out what broadcasters are looking for, and how they make their decisions to acquire or commission documentaries. Representatives from HBO (Sara Bernstein), A&E (Molly Thompson), POV (Simon Kilmurry), and the recently announced CNN Films (Vinnie Malhotra) explain.