Breakfast 9:00- 10 am. Co-presented by Showtime Documentary Films.
Morning Manifesto 10:00- 10:30 am
Esteemed editor Matthew Hamachek (Amanda Knox, Cartel Land) takes us inside his process.
Composing & Sound Design for Documentary 10:30 – 11:40 am
Music and sound have become essential elements in nonfiction storytelling. How can you successfully utilize sound design in a documentary? Hear from composer Todd Griffin (Life, Animated), along with editor David Teague (Life, Animated), composer Paul Brill (Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing, Trapped) and filmmaker Mike Day (The Islands and the Whales) as they present case studies of innovative collaborations. Moderator, June Cross (Wilhemina’s War, Secret Daughter)
Getting Creative with Archives 12:00- 1:10 pm
In documentary filmmaking, archival footage can serve as evidence for arguments as well as elucidate the dialogue that exists between the past and the present. Filmmakers Sierra Pettengill (Archivist, The Reagan Show, Gimme Danger) Matt Wolf (Teenage), along with Rosemary Rotondi (The Freedom to Marry, CITIZENFOUR) and Amy Schewel (Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music) share insights about using archival material effectively. Moderator, Karen K.H Sim (Nothing Left Unsaid)
Nonfiction Writing 2:00- 3:10 pm
The craft of writing for documentary is a complex and advanced skill. When piecing together a story to include voiceover, images and sound, strong, effective writing is key. Filmmakers Nanette Burstein (Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee), Charlie Siskel (American Anarchist), Jared P. Scott & Kelly Nyks (The Age of Consequences, Requiem for the American Dream) and Doug Block (112 Weddings) talk about their process and the unique challenges that come with the craft. Moderator, Fernanda Rossi (Author).
Editing Masterclass 3:30- 4:40 pm
What do documentary editors do when the pieces don’t fit? Award-winning editor Geof Bartz (Larry Kramer in Love and Anger) shares storytelling secrets through favorite scenes from his own work in a conversation with renowned editor Bob Eisenhardt (Meru).
Reception 4:00- 6:00 pm
Co-presented by Ford Foundation / JustFilms & Good Pitch, in celebration of the New York premiere of Deirdre Fishel and Tony Heriza’s documentary Care.