Doc U: Producing for Docs in San Francisco

International Documentary Association and the San Francisco Film Society

Present

Doc U: Producing for Docs

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 
 Discussion & Audience Q&A: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Reception to Follow

Ninth Street Independent Film Center
145 Ninth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

From original concept, fundraising, and production to festivals, distribution, PR and outreach, one can't argue that the documentary producer’s job description is varied. At every level from executive down to assistant, a good producer knows how to anticipate the needs of a director and crew--all usually on a tight schedule and an even tighter budget. Whether you’re bringing your own concept to life or jumping in mid-stream to save a doc in trouble, a good producer must bring a vast array of talent and expertise to the project.

So how do you establish that trust within your team? How can you make sure everyone has the same goals in mind? How do you maintain an encouraging attitude in the face of complications?

Moderated by groundbreaking producer Ted Hope, the Executive Director of the San Francisco Film Society, our panel of veteran non-fiction producers will discuss what to expect when producing a doc and how a successful producer gets the entire production team to deliver their best. Panelists include Bonni Cohen (The Island President, The Rape of Europa, Lost Boys of Sudan), Rob Epstein (Howl, Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt, The Times of Harvey Milk), and Bill Guttentag (Soundtrack for a Revolution, Nanking, Crack USA: Country Under Siege).