Few things are more intellectually pleasurable than a good paradox. Take, for example, documentary film distribution in the digital era. As content
Distribution
My partners and I have been making films for over 20 years. During this time the basic pathways of film distribution have shifted dramatically. The
For documentaries seeking theatrical distribution in a crowded marketplace, a premiere at a major film festival is still the primary way to generate
By Susan Margolin and Jon Reiss During IDA's Getting Real 2016 conference back in September, we held a panel called "So Your Film Didn't Get Into
Get any group of documentary filmmakers together and, no doubt, a big topic of conversation will be money: how to get it, how to make it, and how to
This has been called a new Golden Age of documentaries—with more of them being made and experienced by audiences than ever before. It's certainly
A recent flood of impressive, handsomely produced, mostly cinéma vérité Chinese documentaries hint at the versatility and maturity of documentary
In the digital era of global film distribution, we often hear this phrase: “The world is getting smaller.” That certainly feels true. But let’s take a
With the recent explosion of non-fiction series, what opportunities do they represent for documentary filmmakers? Do these programs signal the latest
In the ever-changing, fast-moving world of cable and internet distribution, the vast range of choices and models presents an intimidating challenge to