Insiders Conference: Breaking in, New Roadmaps Day – Overview

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.

How Did I Get Here? 10:30-11:40am

Farihah Zaman (Remote Area Medical), Hao Wu (The Road to Fame) Yoruba Richen (The New Black) and Taj Paxton (Logo/Viacom) share the paths they followed from breaking in to making a career. Moderator: Luis Castro (Acting Commissioner, The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment)

New Frontiers: New Media & New Programs 12:00-1:10pm

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 & Egg Pictures).

Secrets from the Retreats 2:00-3:10pm

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).

Impact Your Community 3:30-4:40pm

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).

Happy Hour 5:00-6:00pm Co-presented by The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and Chicken & Egg Pictures.

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 Hour 5-6, and entry to the PRO lounge 9:15-6. Co-presented by The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and creative partner Chicken & Egg Pictures.