Day 3 of DOC NYC‘s daily panel series, Doc-A-Thon, consists of a series of masterclasses around documentary film production. All of the following Day 3 panel sessions take place between 10:30am-5:00pm at the IFC Center on Monday, November 17:
Shoot Your Doc Panel Descriptions
THE STATE OF THE ART: SUNDANCE INSTITUTE’S TABITHA JACKSON ON DOCUMENTARY TODAY
10:00-10:30am
As Tabitha Jackson approaches her first anniversary in the job, the Director of the Documentary Film Program at Sundance Institute shares some thoughts about the cultural value of documentary film, sets out the role of Sundance Institute in the documentary landscape, and throws down a challenge to the non-fiction film community.
MASTERCLASS: CINEMATOGRAPHY
10:30-11:40am
Documentary cinematographers can shape style and tone for a film; they know how to adapt at moment’s notice, and incorporate current technological offerings into their production. Filmmakers Ross Kauffman (E-TEAM) Rex Miller (ALTHEA), and experts from Sony share their secrets of shooting under any and all conditions, while also using the latest in camera technology.
MASTERCLASS: PRODUCING
12:00-1:10pm
Dan Cogan, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Impact Partners, and producer Howard Gertler have worked together on two films: the Academy Award-nominated HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE and DOC NYC Opening Night film DO I SOUND GAY? In this Masterclass, Cogan and Gertler will use these films as case studies to explore creative and business challenges in documentary producing, and ways to overcome them.
MASTERCLASS: MUSIC RIGHTS
2:00-3:10pm
Music is often a vital part of the narrative in nonfiction films. How can filmmakers get through the often-arduous process of properly clearing and gaining licensing rights to use copyrighted material in a project? What challenges and issues should a filmmaker prepare for during the music-licensing process? Experts from Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP as well as experienced members of the filmmaking community will provide valuable insight on this increasingly important topic.
MASTERCLASS: CASTING FOR NONFICTION
3:30-4:40pm
The skills used to cast for feature films and theater are transferable to nonfiction. In this candid how-to session, award-winning filmmakers Stephanie Wang-Breal (TOUGH LOVE) and Jamila Wignot (TOWN HALL) and editor Penelope Falk (JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK) share their core criteria, best field practices, gut-hunch instincts, and research methodologies for selecting, directing and editing compelling characters from first-meeting to on-screen.
Why You Should Attend:
As noted before, what makes Doc-A-Thon essential is that the programming consists of working professionals offering advice for other working professionals. This isn’t “Filmmaking 101” – these masterclasses offer advanced information to help working documentarians make their films even better. Plus, the recently announced State of the Art talk by Sundance’s Tabitha Jackson provides attendees with access to one of the key decision makers in nonfiction funding.
More Info:
To purchase tickets, click on the individual panel titles above, and follow links for ticketing; or check out the new options for Passes.
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