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No one in the documentary community can stop talking about what a great time it is to be working in the world of nonfiction. Docs are booming in theaters, on public television and cable and are literally exploding in the home video/DVD market. Docurama is the only label dedicated exclusively to bringing critically acclaimed and cutting-edge documentary films to the home entertainment marketplace. Founded in 1999 by parent company New Video, Docurama has released over 100 award-winning and highly acclaimed documentaries. In January 2005 Docurama released a White Paper detailing this surge for
The stock footage licensing division of ABC News supports IDA Awards for yet another year.
A map of Lower Manhattan... A mini-umbrella for unexpected spring thunderstorms... Comfortable shoes for pounding the New York sidewalks... And of course, caffeine. These were the must-have items for attendees at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival, which in four short years has grown into a big city fest with an intimate neighborhood vibe. While Tribeca still seems to be figuring out its core identity, it has successfully emerged from its post-9/11 roots into an incredibly well-marketed, organized event that is here to stay. Tribeca almost seems to be building itself by working backwards. Most
How do documentary filmmakers impact their audiences and create social change with their films? Working Films and the BRITDOC Foundation are two nonprofit organizations that work to assist documentary filmmakers in maximizing the social impact of their work. They both offer "match-making services" to help filmmakers connect with social advocacy groups concerned with the topics addressed in their films. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Working Films boldly deems itself "one the nation's leading independent media organizations focused on the art of engagement." The London-based BRITDOC
Oh no, not another doc festival! Just because you're reeling (no pun intended) from attending Sundance, IDFA, Hot Springs, Full Frame, Real Screen and one or two other markets or fests doesn't mean you shouldn't book a comfy Jet Blue flight and take in the AFI Silverdocs Documentary Festival, running June 14-19 in Silver Spring, Maryland. It takes place in a recently renovated classic theater just down the street from Discovery Channel's new headquarters. The third annual installment of this alliance between the American Film Institute and Discovery Channel is impressive; they are supported in
Twenty-eight films screening in theatrical release in New York and Los Angeles from August 3rd to 30th.
Every once in a while we'll be highlighting one of the good questions we get here in the fiscal sponsorship department that we think might be useful for our project directors. If you've got one you would like to see addressed in a future newsletter, let us know. Recently, one filmmaker asked: How do I know how much to ask for when applying for a grant? Our standard advice on all things grant related is to go right to the source whenever possible. The person in charge of answering questions and managing submissions for grants at a foundation will usually have a title like "program officer" or
New online platform unlocks commerce by enabling distribution across the web, puts creators in control.
Join us on Monday, July 16 for a discussion on the benefits and challenges in researching, procuring, and licensing archival footage for your film.