by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Case Study: Global Filmmaking
In this rapidly globalizing world, US indies are crossing borders in their production and through their storytelling. Hear how the team behind recent international success stories established strategic partnerships here and abroad to bring their global stories to worldwide audiences.
by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Funding Blueprints for Docs
Many successful films end up on DVD, TV or the silver screen -but they often begin with funding from public granting programs, private foundations and via donations through fiscal sponsorship programs. However, what makes for a good application to a funding source may …
by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Case Study: Finding a Visual Language
The relationship between the director and cinematographer is critical to the success of any independent production. Hear from top independent directors, producers and lensers about how early communication and collaboration can make all the difference in finding the visual language that …
by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Finding and Mobilizing Audiences
In this in-depth session, a pair of successful documentary teams will share the lessons learned from their own recent distribution successes and impart the tools and tactics behind their effective audience outreach and marketing. Learn from these concrete examples how to engage and …
by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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This panel will explore the fundamentals of strategic promotion & outreach. From finding initial institutional support early on to partnering with like-minded organizations to expand the reach and resonance of your film once its completed, hear from leading experts how to best work with funders, non-profits, and advocacy organizations toward …
by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Film and Philanthropy Roundtable
Building on the foundation of Film and Philanthropy 101, this discussion will provide an open forum where a broad range of filmmakers tackling disparate subjects will share and debate their divergent approaches to building philanthropic support and mobilizing audiences.
by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – Case Study: Documentary Marketing
Through the power of social networking and grassroots marketing filmmakers have allowed the audience’s connection to the real life “characters” to extend beyond the film in a way never before possible. What lessons can filmmakers learn from their successful campaigns and apply to …
by Website Update on October 25, 2010
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Filmmaker Conference 2008 – DIY Distribution
As audiences for films become more segmented, how can filmmakers work directly with art house and alternative venue programmers to showcase their latest content and bring audience back to the theatres? This session will bring together DIY filmmakers and programmers to discuss what works best …
