This week’s DOC NYC 2015 preview opens with the first day of DOC NYC PRO signature series the Insiders Conference on Monday, November 16: Show Me the Money, a day-long focus on funding. All of the Insiders Conference 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.
Show Me the Money
MORNING MANIFESTO
10:00-10:30am
Abigail Disney shares her experiences as an executive producer (HOT GIRLS WANTED), producer (PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL), and director (THE ARMOR OF LIGHT).
ANATOMY OF FUNDING
10:30-11:40am
Producer Patricia Benabe (THE HAND THAT FEEDS) and filmmakers Dawn Porter (GIDEON’S ARMY) and Jen Brea (CANARY IN A COAL MINE) take us through the steps of getting projects financed, and share their journeys of how their projects made it to completion. Moderator: Jenni Wolfson (Chicken & Egg Pictures). Copresented by Chicken & Egg Pictures.
LEGAL-EASE
12:00-1:10pm
When making a film, it’s essential to ensure that the content of your documentary is purchased and distributed legally. What challenges and issues should a filmmaker prepare for during the process? Daniel O’Meara (Producer and Social Action Campaign Director), Maureen Ryan (Producer), and Marc Simon (Partner, CDAS) will guide you through the rules and regulations of copyrights, licensing and content protection when making your film. Moderator: Andrea Cannistraci (CDAS). Copresented by CDAS.
LESSONS IN CREATIVE FUNDING
2:00-3:10pm
Want to fund your film and build a community around your work at the same time? Creative funding has opened up new opportunities for documentary filmmakers, including funding, audience engagement, and promotion. Filmmakers Sharon Shattuck (FROM THIS DAY FORWARD) and Benjamin May (THE LEGEND OF SWEE’ PEA) offer case studies on how crowdfunding can raise money and create excitement around your work. Moderator: Taylor Moore (Kickstarter). Copresented by Kickstarter.
SUPPORTING THE DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER – ASK AN EXPERT
3:30-4:40pm
The Impact Partners Emerging Producers Fellowship was created to nurture the underappreciated role of documentary producing. Mentors from the program dispense their best advice on the dark arts of producing. Participants include Dan Cogan and Jenny Raskin of Impact Partners, plus filmmakers Liz Garbus, Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Amy Hobby, and attorney Victoria Cook. Co-presented by Impact Partners in conjunction with the Impact Partners Emerging Producers Fellowship.
Why You Should Attend:
Funding is always a challenge for filmmakers. Today’s sessions equip attendees with the latest information about potential sources and key issues to keep in mind.
More Info:
Individual tickets are not available for the Insiders Conference. To attend, purchase one of the following Passes: All Access Pass, DOC NYC PRO Pass, Insiders Conference Pass, or Show Me the Money Day Pass.
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