Today’s DOC NYC 2015 preview wraps with the second day of DOC NYC PRO programming on Friday, November 13: Pitch Day, copresented with A&E IndieFilms, which draws on expert advice to help documentary filmmakers present their film ideas to funders and industry professionals. Beginning with Pitch Day, weekday DOC NYC PRO sessions include access to the new PRO Lounge, begin with morning bagels and coffee from 9:15-10:00am, and conclude with Happy Hours from 5:00-6:00pm.
Pitch Day
MORNING MANIFESTO – DOC NYC SHORT LIST FILMMAKERS IN CONVERSATION
10:00-11:40am
A special 90-minute conversation with the directors featured in the DOC NYC Short List section. Expected to attend: Evgeny Afineevsky (WINTER ON FIRE), Kirby Dick (THE HUNTING GROUND), Liz Garbus (WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?), Alex Gibney (GOING CLEAR), Davis Guggenheim (HE NAMED ME MALALA), Ethan Hawke (SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION), Matthew Heineman (CARTEL LAND), Asif Kapadia (AMY), Kim Longinotto (DREAMCATCHER), Michael Moore (WHERE TO INVADE NEXT), Brett Morgen (KURT COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK), Crystal Moselle (THE WOLFPACK), Morgan Neville (BEST OF ENEMIES), Stanley Nelson (THE BLACK PANTHERS), Joshua Oppenheimer (THE LOOK OF SILENCE).
THE PERFECT REEL & TRAILER
12:00-1:10pm
Crafting a compelling reel and/or trailer is one of the most essential components to marketing a film. Trailer specialists Jeremy Workman (Wheelhouse Creative) and Mark Berridge (Zealot Inc) join filmmakers Rachel Boynton (BIG MEN, OUR BRAND IS CRISIS), Katie Delamaggiore (BROOKLYN CASTLE) and writer Fernanda Rossi (author of TRAILER MECHANICS) to discuss different approaches to creating an enticing package.
PITCH TRAINING
2:00-3:10pm
It takes practice to distill the subject of a documentary down to a few key words while still making it attractive to funders. Is it better to err on the side of more or less? Sandi DuBowski (Good Pitch), Judith Helfand (Chicken & Egg Pictures), and Reva Goldberg (Cinereach) walk you through how to make your idea irresistible to industry executives in one powerful pitch.
THE PITCH!
3:30-4:40pm
Watch filmmakers pitch their films to esteemed industry figures and receive live feedback. Participants include Molly Thompson (A&E IndieFilms), John Hoffman (Discovery Channel), Julie Anderson (WNET), and Daniel Chalfen (Naked Edge Films).
Why You Should Attend:
Learning how to distill your idea into a concise but cogent presentation is an essential part of receiving the support to realize your vision. Pitch Day assembles experienced filmmakers, funders, and other key industry professionals to share their knowledge.
More Info:
Individual tickets are not available for Pitch Day. To attend, purchase one of the following Passes: All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, or Pitch Day Pass.
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