DOC NYC PRO: THE STATE OF DOCUMENTARY DAY

Open to these badge holders: All Access, DOC NYC PRO, DOC NYC PRO First Half, The State of Documentary Day Pass. To buy a pass click here.

DOC NYC PRO is co-presented by Amazon Studios.

DOC NYC PRO kicks off with an exploration of new trends in content, financing, post-production and distribution, delivering vital information for both emerging and established filmmakers.

BREAKFAST 9:00AM-10:00AM

MORNING MANIFESTO 10:00AM-10:30AM
International Documentary Association (IDA) Executive Director Simon Kilmurry offers his perspective on opportunities and challenges for documentary filmmakers.

WHAT’S YOUR POV? 10:30AM-11:40AM
It’s important to have a great story to tell, but you also need to know how to make it come to life. Nanfu Wang (I Am Another You), Jennifer Brea (Unrest) and Drew Xanthopoulos (The Sensitives) discuss not only how to find a great story, but how to ensure that your film’s style matches the subject. Moderator: Rose Vincelli Gustine (SVA SocDoc). Co-presented by SVA MFA Social Documentary Film

THE STATE OF FUNDING: BUDGETS, GRANTS & MORE 12:00PM-1:10PM
Once your story is ready to go, how do you move forward? It can be overwhelming to put together a budget, apply for grants and create a crowdfunding campaign. Jenni Wolfson (Chicken and Egg Pictures), Sara Archambault (LEF Foundation), Kat Vecchio (Fork Films), and Rebecca Lichtenfeld (Bertha Foundation) provide a road map for getting your film financed. Moderator: Tracie Holder (Tracie Holder Consulting)

POST-PRODUCTION SECRETS 2:00PM-3:10PM
How much post-production can you afford and what is the best use of your time and budget? Post-production experts Joe Beirne and Ben Murray (Technicolor Postworks NY) and filmmaker Daniel DiMauro (Get Me Roger Stone) review scenarios and answer all your questions about editing, color, sound design and final delivery. Co-presented by Technicolor PostWorks NY

ENTER THE MARKET 3:30PM-4:30PM
With the growing number of production and distribution outlets, it’s becoming increasingly important to make sure you’re selecting the best one for your project. How do you get your film out there and how can you get the best deal? Josh Braun (Submarine), Matt Cowal (Magnolia Pictures), Natalie Mooallem (The Orchard) and Eric Sloss (Cinetic) give guidance and answer your questions. Moderator: Dade Hayes (Deadline Hollywood)

HAPPY HOUR 5:00PM-6:00PM
Co-presented by The Orchard

Open to these badge holders: All Access, DOC NYC PRO, DOC NYC PRO First Half, The State of Documentary Day Pass. To buy a pass click here.