DOC NYC PRO Winter 2022

Ready to take your marketing game to the next level? Fever Content, an LA based digital marketing company that’s worked with DOC NYC through two festivals and multiple online events, will lead us in a crash course to market your film from festival submission through release.

Music is an extremely essential (and often costly) element of your film/series so you want to be sure to set your composer up for success while also avoiding any music licensing pitfalls. Join Trailblazer Studios‘ SVP of Sound and Engagement Eric Johnson and Music Supervisor/Executive Producer Aurelia Belfield for a deep dive into the world of music for feature docs and docuseries, with additional insights from composer Paul Brill (Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Bobby Kennedy for President).

What exactly is an impact campaign? Is my film a good fit for one?  Who can I work with as a consultant? How do I sustain the energy for a campaign while also working on my film? How do I collaborate with my protagonist to run a campaign? These topics and many more will be unpacked by legendary impact campaign strategist Ani Mercedes of Looky Looky Pictures (And She Could Be Next, Through the Night, Missing in Brooks County).

Visual materials are more and more important in securing backing and support for documentary projects. But what should go into  a pitch deck? And how do you make sure your visuals are appealing and tell a cohesive story? Your graphic materials are the calling card for your film so they have to look fabulous and communicate the right story.