DOC NYC PRO MASTERCLASSES OVERVIEW
An overview of this week-end’s Masterclasses:
On Saturday, November 14, Image Nation Abu Dhabi‘s Danielle Perrissi (He Named Me Malala), producer Julie Goldman (Best of Enemies) and HBO Documentary Films’ Nancy Abraham discuss the challenges faced by filmmakers as they try to balance the needs of different international funders in our International Co-Production Masterclass. Co-presented by Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the Masterclass is followed by a reception from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.In the Cinematography Masterclass, Axel Baumann (Mission Blue), Mira Chang (Jesus Camp), Tom Hurwitz (The Queen of Versailles) and Juan Martinez (Sony) share insights into achieving eye-catching imagery. Co-presented by SVA MFA Social Documentary Film and moderated by Department Chair Maro Chermayeff (Show of Force).
In the Animation and Graphics Masterclass, animators Allison and Anthony Brownmoore (The Sunshine Makers), Molly Schwartz (Watchers of the Sky) and Qa’Ed Mai (Tested) provide examples of how animation, graphics and visual effects help illustrate arguments and can be vital elements of the narrative.
On Sunday, November 15, documentary editors Karen K.H. Sim (Watchers of the Sky, Back on Board: Greg Louganis) and Fiona Otway (Hell and Back Again, Iraq in Fragments) review favorite scenes from their own work and share secrets about how to best bring your story to life in the Editing masterclass. Co-presented by the Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellowship. This masterclass is moderated by Oscar nominee Jesse Jordan (Troublesome Creek, Raising Renée).
The Sound Design & Composing panel with Todd Griffin (The Overnighters), Bernardo Ruiz (Kingdom of Shadows) along with Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi (The Wolfpack) explain how to successfully utilize sound design in film. There will be case studies of innovative collaborations to show how music and sound have become essential elements for the documentary filmmaker.
The Art of the Podcast panel ends this week-end of Masterclasses with experts from this growing platform of nonfiction storytelling, Emily Botein (WNYC), Matt Lieber (Gimlet Media), and Eric Nuzum (Audible) talk about the power and expanding reach of this medium. This panel is moderated by Anna Sale (Death, Sex, and Money). Co-presented by Audible.
Taking place at Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas, this day’s events are open to All Access, and DOC NYC PRO passholders. Individual Masterclass tickets may be purchased here.
