Paul Pauwels, from the Belgian production company Congoo, shares 7 “W”s that help build a successful pitch.
Continue reading this entry »Pitching 101: The Ws That Build a Successful Pitch
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IFP Filmmaker Labs Seeks First-time Filmmakers
The IFP Independent Filmmaker Labs are now open for submissions. The Labs are open to all first-time documentary and narrative feature directors with films in post-production. Deadlines are March 8 (Documentary) and April 5 (Narrative).
Continue reading this entry »Pitching 101: Writing the Pitch, and Other Pitch Preparations
In this first part of a series on pitching, Paul Pauwels offers some overarching advice for preparing your pitch and what to put into writing.
Continue reading this entry »2013 Robert Flaherty Film Seminar Fellowship Program – Deadline to Apply 3/1
The 59th Flaherty Seminar, “History is What’s Happening,” is accepting applications.
Continue reading this entry »Women of Transmedia
Liz Nord profiles eight of the trailblazing women she’s learned from while making her own transmedia documentary.
Continue reading this entry »Dear Mandela: A South African Film Finds an American Audience
Dara Kell shares her experience self-distributing the documentary Dear Mandela. The film airs on Black Public Media’s AfroPoP on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
Continue reading this entry »LEF Foundation Moving Image Fund Deadline This Friday 1/25
Calling New England Filmmakers! Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for projects requesting production and post-production support from the LEF Foundation are due this Friday, January 25 by 5 PM EST.
Continue reading this entry »Kickstarter: Tips from Three Successful 2012 Doc Campaigns
If you’re thinking about fundraising for your documentary on Kickstarter, here are some words of wisdom from three successful campaigns in 2012.
Continue reading this entry »Facebook? Twitter? Help! – Tips and Tricks for Filmmakers on Social Media
It’s a new year. Festivals are gearing up again. And you think, how do I market my film on social media? Here is a list of some evergreen tips to get the ball rolling.
Continue reading this entry »Practical Tips for Pitching to a Funder
When pitching to a potential funder there are a lot of common traps that filmmakers fall into. Here is a list of 9 practical tips that every filmmaker should consider when preparing to pitch.
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American Revolutionary
February 28, 2015
4:00 pm
Santa Barbara, California
Join the Institute of World Culture for a free screening of American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs, followed by a discussion with emphasis on the film's implications for activism in Santa Barbara. For more information, call (805) 722-0016.
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